Alignment Measurements

[sparkydog]

Now that my project truck is running reliably I am moving into some new areas of inspection/repair. Last night I did a quick DIY check of the camber and toe. I used the floor leveling/linoleum tiles/strings method.

If I did it right, then what I found was:
.7* NEGATIVE camber (top of wheel leaning IN), .3* toe IN.

And what I think the factory specs are is:
.25* POSITIVE camber, .1* toe IN.

Do I have the right values for factory specs (1996 C1500 XCab)?
Is there any reason to set it up different than factory?

Thanks!

[ChevLoRay]

Gettin' that Cornbinder ready to roll. Nice.

I don't know alignment specs, and I don't have a book in front of me so I don't know what else to say. But this will take this to the top for you.

[cparman]

We do alignments at my shop. If I had your truck there we would look for :
0 degree camber
2-2.5 + caster with a bit more + in the right wheel maybe .5 degree
and factory toe setting

You need a bit more positive caster in the right wheel to account for the crown in any road to make the truck not 'pull' or ' drift.

Originally Posted by sparkydog

Now that my project truck is running reliably I am moving into some new areas of inspection/repair. Last night I did a quick DIY check of the camber and toe. I used the floor leveling/linoleum tiles/strings method.

If I did it right, then what I found was:
.7* NEGATIVE camber (top of wheel leaning IN), .3* toe IN.

And what I think the factory specs are is:
.25* POSITIVE camber, .1* toe IN.

Do I have the right values for factory specs (1996 C1500 XCab)?
Is there any reason to set it up different than factory?

Thanks!