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03-20-2009, 09:22 PM | #1 |
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Need alignment, real world specs
ok so i got the 68 outta cold storage, free from the snow around it.
after taking it for a quick spin last eve, i think i need to get the camber adjusted. noticed wear on outside edge of tires it tracks str8, had it running 90+ for a few miles. seems good other than a lil bouncy i'm running 245/60R15 bfg radial t/a front tires, 2.5" drop spindles w/ about 1 coil cut from stock spring. air bag inside coil, 5psi, a lil soft so probably goin back to 8 psi. what's everybody running for spirited road driving? this in not just a str8line truck http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2658591
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03-21-2009, 03:41 AM | #2 |
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Re: Need alignment, real world specs
try -.5 deg. camber and get as much positive caster that you can to help high speed stability. and an 1/8 inch toe in. make sure you set the ride height where you are going to drive it or your specs will change and cause excessive tire wear and poor handling.
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03-21-2009, 08:23 AM | #3 |
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Re: Need alignment, real world specs
I agree with Smashedfoot. My 69 has drop spindles on the front, and when I aligned it I was looking for 0 degrees camber, and went there first. After getting that ( or close ) I fiddled with trying to get as much positive caster as I could. What you will find is that you will run out of bolt on on both rear bolts. In a perfect world the right side should be a bit higher than the left IE: right side caster 1.5 degrees + on the left side 1 degree + this will help the truck track straight. all roads have a crown to them, and the spread in the caster will compensate for this.
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03-21-2009, 11:30 AM | #4 |
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Re: Need alignment, real world specs
right on i'll try those specs and see how she goes.
thanx
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