How to do a wheel alignment on a lowered car?
07-17-2007, 05:42 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
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How to do a wheel alignment on a lowered car?
Does anyone know how to do a wheel alignment on a lowered vehicle. I have all modified suspension with sportline springs and KYB shocks/ struts. I dont "need" a wheel alignment but if i plan on doing any fron suspension work a wheel alignment must be done. I talked to two shops and they both told me that there is no correct way of doing it since the vehicles instant center is lowered. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Thanks.
07-17-2007, 07:59 PM
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Car: 84' Monte
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Re: How to do a wheel alignment on a lowered car?
The process or "how" you align a vehicle is the same no matter what the ride height is. The specs to set the suspension to could use some tweaking since the stock settings were a bit lackluster.
Basically I like to run the following.
Camber: -.75 to -1 degree both sides
Caster: 4-6 degrees or as much as possible after hitting above camber goals
Toe: 1/16"-1/8" total toe in
You can run a bit of cross caster if you have severly crowned roads in your area.
Basically I like to run the following.
Camber: -.75 to -1 degree both sides
Caster: 4-6 degrees or as much as possible after hitting above camber goals
Toe: 1/16"-1/8" total toe in
You can run a bit of cross caster if you have severly crowned roads in your area.
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