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Front end alignment? #2794408
07/08/20 04:27 PM
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I'm going to take my street/strip Dart to get the front end aligned. What specs would you guys recommend?

Thanks.

Re: Front end alignment? [Re: justinp61] #2794428
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this is my preferred , I do my own .
Camber = 0 to - 1/4 neg
Caster = some positive but never had the want for massive amount ( + 3 or more ) , currently has + 1/2 to + 3/4 .
Toe = 1/16
Caster often is a compromise especially if lowered and stock arms / upper bushes


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New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
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New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
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Re: Front end alignment? [Re: tex013] #2794454
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In my race car I have
Caster at -- 8*
Camber at 0
Toe in at 0"
this is a strut front end

On my street rod
Caster at 6*
Camber at 0
Toe in 1/32"
strut front end also

With stock A-arms you wont get much caster.. maybe max of 3* (I doubt)
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Re: Front end alignment? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #2794505
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Remember to set alignment at the ride height going down the track at.

Re: Front end alignment? [Re: Sammy] #2794530
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We normally set that at 1" above curb ride height
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Re: Front end alignment? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #2794549
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If its a stock front end as my 63 is I give it all the pos caster I can which will be maybe close to 2 at the most. Camber at 0 and toe in about 1\16. Ron

Re: Front end alignment? [Re: 383man] #2794644
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Moog makes some offset upper control arm bushings which are the cheapest way to gain a little more positive caster. Just install them one back one forward.
https://www.amazon.com/Moog-K7104-Control-Offset-Bushing/dp/B000C55Z8K

Re: Front end alignment? [Re: Sammy] #2794703
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Originally Posted by Sammy
Remember to set alignment at the ride height going down the track at.


Even on a street/strip car?

Thanks guys.

Re: Front end alignment? [Re: justinp61] #2794710
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Originally Posted by justinp61
Originally Posted by Sammy
Remember to set alignment at the ride height going down the track at.


Even on a street/strip car?

Thanks guys.


It helps some but not mandatory
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Re: Front end alignment? [Re: justinp61] #2794859
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Originally Posted by justinp61
Originally Posted by Sammy
Remember to set alignment at the ride height going down the track at.


Even on a street/strip car?

Thanks guys.


I don't worry for street strip . And yes you can fit offset bushes if desired for extra caster . I have no issues @ 130mph , which makes me kinda slow . But quickish for a street car daily driver .

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive
Re: Front end alignment? [Re: tex013] #2795166
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tex, at one time, were offset poly upper bushings made there ?
are they still available if so ? TIA !
beer

Re: Front end alignment? [Re: justinp61] #2795223
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I set my Caster, camber and toe in at one inch above at rest heights up


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Re: Front end alignment? [Re: Cab_Burge] #2795275
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Originally Posted by Cab_Burge
I set my Caster, camber and toe in at one inch above at rest heights up


Even on your street/strip cars Cab?

Re: Front end alignment? [Re: justinp61] #2795297
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Absolutely up
I don' do much low speed light part throttle cruising shruggy devil


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Re: Front end alignment? [Re: moparx] #2795343
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Originally Posted by moparx
tex, at one time, were offset poly upper bushings made there ?
are they still available if so ? TIA !
beer


Not sure , only ever needed to use offset bushes once on a a body with rack conversion .
I will ask about

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive
Re: Front end alignment? [Re: tex013] #2795440
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Originally Posted by tex013
Originally Posted by moparx
tex, at one time, were offset poly upper bushings made there ?
are they still available if so ? TIA !
beer


Not sure , only ever needed to use offset bushes once on a a body with rack conversion .
I will ask about

Tex


up thanks !
beer







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