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    Author Topic: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.  (Read 1686 times)

    Offline Chlngrcrzy

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    Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « on: February 09, 2014 - 07:49:42 PM »
    I am prepping the front end to get the alignment as close as possible, so that i can drive it down to an alignment shop for the finishing touches. Right now things appear to be way off. I have the tie rods adjusted all the way in and it still has a lot of toe-in. I think the upper control arm will need to be adjusted next. I have the adjustable tubular upper arms. Anyone do a write up on adjusting all these? I would like to get things as close as possible as i don't want some guys leaning over and tearing into my car. Its possible that i can trailer it to a shop also. Any ideas or help guys?
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    Offline Chlngrcrzy

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #1 on: February 09, 2014 - 07:53:58 PM »
    Oh yeah, i forgot to mention that where the upper arm bolts in i have to install washers on the bolts to position the arm forward or rearward. Any idea where it should be?  And how far in or out should the arms be adjusted?
    « Last Edit: February 09, 2014 - 08:13:20 PM by Challengercrazy »
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #2 on: February 09, 2014 - 08:21:08 PM »
    I don't have the uppers that you have, but generally you want the upper ball joint moved more to the rear ( compared to stock).
    So the front of the uca moved outward and the rear moved inward.
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    Scott
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #3 on: February 09, 2014 - 10:40:01 PM »
    Quote from: Challengercrazy on February 09, 2014 - 07:53:58 PM
    Oh yeah, i forgot to mention that where the upper arm bolts in i have to install washers on the bolts to position the arm forward or rearward. Any idea where it should be?  And how far in or out should the arms be adjusted?

     The washer placement looks good to me ( more caster) You could use a ordinary carpenters level to get camber close enough for the drive to the alignment shop. If you wind in the rod end closest to the firewall it will help with your toe in problem and get you more caster.
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    Brad
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    Offline Chlngrcrzy

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #4 on: February 10, 2014 - 10:09:17 AM »
    Quote from: brads70 on February 09, 2014 - 10:40:01 PM
    The washer placement looks good to me ( more caster) You could use a ordinary carpenters level to get camber close enough for the drive to the alignment shop. If you wind in the rod end closest to the firewall it will help with your toe in problem and get you more caster.
    Haha. Now why didn't i think of that.  It sure is easy to overlook the obvious. Thanks guys.
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #5 on: February 11, 2014 - 01:53:55 AM »
     :popcorn:
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #6 on: February 11, 2014 - 07:34:34 PM »
    Quote from: usraptr on February 11, 2014 - 01:53:55 AM
    :popcorn:
    You enjoying that popcorn usraptr?  8)
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    Scott
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #7 on: February 12, 2014 - 02:21:31 PM »
    Not yet. Still waiting for more info.   :roflsmiley:
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

    Offline Mpdlawdog

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #8 on: February 13, 2014 - 12:45:22 PM »
     :popcorn:
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    Offline onebadfish

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #9 on: February 27, 2014 - 08:51:46 PM »
    Yeah any alignment info would be great. I want to get the front end done in the next couple of months as well but would like to give the shop the caster/camber and toe in numbers to go by...  :popcorn:
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #10 on: February 28, 2014 - 07:10:35 AM »
    These are the numbers I asked for when I got my last alignment.
     * as recommended by a few members *
    3*- 4* positive caster
    -.5* camber
    1/16 toe in.

    Stock configuration will not get the caster number. Need adjustable uca or offset moog bushings. I have the bushings and ended up with 3.5*
    Some people say -.5* is to aggressive.




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    Scott
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    Offline onebadfish

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #11 on: February 28, 2014 - 06:15:40 PM »
    Thanks! I picked up my Moog offset bushings today - $28.95 Canadian for each set.
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    Offline Chlngrcrzy

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    Re: Front end Alignment and set up help needed.
    « Reply #12 on: February 28, 2014 - 07:56:40 PM »
    Thanks for the numbers.    :2thumbs:
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