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Old 08-25-2011, 05:43 PM   #8
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Re: Truck Not Centered

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Originally Posted by VDOG View Post
Does anyone know what numbers im looking for? You can see how the wheels stick out. Other than the front suspension, its still the same 40 year old mounts and rubber all over the truck.

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Im due for an alignment and I can see adjusting the caster, toe, etc etc. But you cant adjust upper and lower control arm out or in, so I guess im lost on how an alignment would help the whole truck.
As you adjust the caster, it effects where the C/L of the spindle winds up (within limited reason). If the caster is way off D-side vs. P-side, it could have an impact. I don't know if it would be as noticeable as in the pics, but it's something to consider when trying to dial things in.

The body placement on the chassis is a common issue on older vehicles. Small to moderate collisions over the years can easily shift the body toward one side or if the impact was to a rear corner it could 'diamond' things (one corner forward, the other back).

If the truck was known to have been in minor collisions, it's a good idea to have the chassis validated as being square so you're not wasting time/money chasing a ghost. Make sure the alignment is good (needs to be done anyway, right?). If things are still 'off', start measuring reference points on the body to the chassis & compare side to side (take as many diagonal measurements as possible).
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