Re: Front end alignment question
[Re: 440mopar]
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05/19/19 10:51 AM
05/19/19 10:51 AM
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moparx
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"Butt Crack Bob"
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it is always advisable to get alignment after replacing front end parts. remember, these cars were never even close when it came to production tolerances to start with, so if you swap spindles to the later, taller, style [F,M,J body] that will certainly alter your current settings. if it were me, i would swap to your discs now, then get it aligned. i don't know what you have decided on discs yet, but don't fall for the 73-76 A-body "is the only setup to use" story. the later, [3/8" taller] F,M,J body spindles WON'T cause alignment problems or overextend the upper ball joint, causing failure. if you are using an aftermarket kit, i would check the master cylinder size so you get the correct size for your intended use. our good DR. DIFF will set you up with an outstanding kit with the CORRECT size master, so if you have nothing now, contact him first ! just my experience and opinion from playing with this junk since 1959. your mileage may vary.......
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Re: Front end alignment question
[Re: Mastershake340]
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05/19/19 01:24 PM
05/19/19 01:24 PM
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RapidRobert
Circle Track
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Circle Track
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Lincoln Nebraska
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As said find a guy who knows our cars & slip him a twenty to accomodate your requests. set the ride height to where you want it first ahead of time (some shops set it too low), to where your particular rims/tires look good to you in the front wheelwell. 1/2 tank of gas/tires aired up/your weight in barbells in the pass seat & have him pull em over to the drivers side after he drives it on the rack. Some alignment machines automatically compensate for drivers weight so talk to him about this (the twenty will help with this). As much positive caster as he can get & the offset bushings ahead of time are generally a good plan. a skosh (1/4 deg iirc) of neg camber & 1/16" toe in. When done my dart just floated down the road.
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: Front end alignment question
[Re: 440mopar]
#2657143
05/20/19 08:54 AM
05/20/19 08:54 AM
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DaveRS23
Special needs idiot
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Special needs idiot
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I just want to re-enforce what has already been said about finding a tech that is experienced with our Mopars. Most techs that say they are familiar with older cars are actually familiar with other brands of older cars and are used to dealing with shims rather that our adjustments which are free floating.
Master, again and still
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Re: Front end alignment question
[Re: Sniper]
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05/20/19 05:14 PM
05/20/19 05:14 PM
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RapidRobert
Circle Track
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Circle Track
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^^^ & there are some utube vids that will help you out. Once you set the ride height to where you want it & the cams turned for max caster then bring em out for camber then toe in & iirc toe in comes first
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: Front end alignment question
[Re: RapidRobert]
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05/21/19 11:11 AM
05/21/19 11:11 AM
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moparx
"Butt Crack Bob"
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"Butt Crack Bob"
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RR, toe is done last. caster, camber, then recheck caster. you will probably have to go back and forth with both until you get it as good as you can get it, as adjusting one will affect the other to some degree. add or adjust what you want to compensate for road crown. then do your toe, as toe doesn't affect either, but it's possible the others will affect toe, especially if caster is way off, because the lower balljoint will raise and lower the outer tierod connection. think bump steer. that is the way i do it. your mileage may vary.
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