LOWERED 69 (Alignment Issues) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JRB · 01-26-2006, 02:16 AM

I just completed the Disc Brake conversion on my 69 Stepside. I didnt take into account how the lowering would affect my alignment. The truck is now Duck footed. Yes the tires are going two opposite directions. This is where I get to my question. To adjust the tie rod ends do I just loosen the sinch collar and turn it or do I have to take the tie rod end out of the spindle and adjust it then put it back in the spindle? I hope there is a person out there that can help me get this somewhat close so I dont catch my tires on fire on the way to the alignment shop. Thanks for any help you can give.

Thanks,

JRB

Brad · 01-26-2006, 04:32 AM

Yes-just start turning the tie rod adjuster thingy one way or the other until you get it close then drive carefully to the alignment shop and have them do it from there.

Tx Firefighter · 01-26-2006, 06:32 AM

Adjust both sides equally, keeping the steering wheel centered the whole time. Use a tape measure and a helper to measure front and rear till you get a tiny bit of toe in. If you're accurate, no need to pay a professional to do the alignment. If you're accurate...

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 01-26-2006, 11:04 AM

Hey Bruce
So those lower A arms are on and working huh, Good deal. Your grill insert will be on its way tommorrow. Post a pic of the truck when your done with these up grades. I'd like to se it

Steve

01-26-2006, 02:16 AM	#1
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	LOWERED 69 (Alignment Issues) I just completed the Disc Brake conversion on my 69 Stepside. I didnt take into account how the lowering would affect my alignment. The truck is now Duck footed. Yes the tires are going two opposite directions. This is where I get to my question. To adjust the tie rod ends do I just loosen the sinch collar and turn it or do I have to take the tie rod end out of the spindle and adjust it then put it back in the spindle? I hope there is a person out there that can help me get this somewhat close so I dont catch my tires on fire on the way to the alignment shop. Thanks for any help you can give. Thanks, JRB

01-26-2006, 04:32 AM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: LOWERED 69 (Alignment Issues) Yes-just start turning the tie rod adjuster thingy one way or the other until you get it close then drive carefully to the alignment shop and have them do it from there. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 01-26-2006 at 04:34 AM.

01-26-2006, 06:32 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: LOWERED 69 (Alignment Issues) Adjust both sides equally, keeping the steering wheel centered the whole time. Use a tape measure and a helper to measure front and rear till you get a tiny bit of toe in. If you're accurate, no need to pay a professional to do the alignment. If you're accurate... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-26-2006, 11:04 AM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,171	Re: LOWERED 69 (Alignment Issues) Hey Bruce So those lower A arms are on and working huh, Good deal. Your grill insert will be on its way tommorrow. Post a pic of the truck when your done with these up grades. I'd like to se it Steve __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

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