DIY alignment

manyopels · 10-03-2004

The latest (November '04) issue of 'Hot Rod Magazine' has a good write-up on the rudiments of doing your own alignments. I know the topic has appeared on this list from time to time, with questions about the basic terms used and their definitions.

Not sure quite how microscopically-close one could get using their methods, but it certainly would be better than slapping your front suspension back together and then sitting back scratching your head - or, whatever - and wondering "Huh??" At least understanding how the measurements are derived would be useful when talking to the shop of choice. And I know 'da pitchers' featured in the article are worth the proverbial K words, too.

I know it's an article I'll reference in the future.

Dmcbrass · 10-03-2004

Doing your own alignment on a GT makes a lot of sense. Anyone can set toein. There are only two possible settings for camber and selecting the best of those two settings is easily determined. Caster is a little trickier; however, if the car doesn't pull to one side on flat pavement, the castor is probably acceptable.

10-03-2004	#1 (permalink)
manyopels Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, IN Posts: 86	Unanswered: DIY alignment The latest (November '04) issue of 'Hot Rod Magazine' has a good write-up on the rudiments of doing your own alignments. I know the topic has appeared on this list from time to time, with questions about the basic terms used and their definitions. Not sure quite how microscopically-close one could get using their methods, but it certainly would be better than slapping your front suspension back together and then sitting back scratching your head - or, whatever - and wondering "Huh??" At least understanding how the measurements are derived would be useful when talking to the shop of choice. And I know 'da pitchers' featured in the article are worth the proverbial K words, too. I know it's an article I'll reference in the future. __________________ Brian Irwin - 1970 Kadett LS, owned since 1976 - 1971 Kadett Caravan, currently ...?? - 1995 Ford Ranger Splash 4.0L 4x4 - 1985 Mustang GT 5.0 "the last carbed 'Tang" OMG is it fast... - 1967 Bridgestone 175...hmmmm...different!

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10-03-2004	#2 (permalink)
Dmcbrass Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 392	Doing your own alignment on a GT makes a lot of sense. Anyone can set toein. There are only two possible settings for camber and selecting the best of those two settings is easily determined. Caster is a little trickier; however, if the car doesn't pull to one side on flat pavement, the castor is probably acceptable.

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