Northern NH Alignment shop Reccomendation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**hatzie** · 04-07-2013, 09:41 AM

I am doing rear suspension mods on my Impala soon and I'll be re-installing the completely re-worked Dana 44 in my '76 K20 this summer.
Can anyone recommend a reliable quality 4 wheel alignment shop in Northern NH RT25 area Woodsville, Wentworth, Warren, Plymouth, Ashland area. I'll do Littleton, Tilton, Laconia, Concord or Manchester if I need to but closer would be better.

LONGHAIR · 04-07-2013, 10:20 AM

If you are talking about the front end of the k20, there really isn't anything they can do for it. The caster and camber figures are built into the axle itself. The only "adjustment" is to the toe, which you and a friend can do in your driveway. Don't let them overcharge you for effectively doing nothing.

**hatzie** · 04-07-2013, 05:25 PM

The Dana 44 caster is fixed. Camber has some adjustment using the castle sleeve around the upper ball-joint.

I'm more interested in a good shop for the Impala but if they're worth anything they can set the camber and toe on the truck.

LONGHAIR · 04-07-2013, 07:29 PM

There is no adjustment to the upper ball-joint. That upper sleeve just sets the preload.
It is the Ford independent (twin traction beam) front axles that adjust like that.

**hatzie** · 04-08-2013, 09:02 PM

Good to know. I haven't torn this Dana 44 down yet. Just a larger Dana with King pins. If it's fixed caster and camber then there's no need to have the moolies in my truck. I can do toe adjustment.

The Impala is another story but it's off topic for this board.

04-07-2013, 09:41 AM	#1
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Northern NH Alignment shop Reccomendation I am doing rear suspension mods on my Impala soon and I'll be re-installing the completely re-worked Dana 44 in my '76 K20 this summer. Can anyone recommend a reliable quality 4 wheel alignment shop in Northern NH RT25 area Woodsville, Wentworth, Warren, Plymouth, Ashland area. I'll do Littleton, Tilton, Laconia, Concord or Manchester if I need to but closer would be better. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

04-07-2013, 05:25 PM	#3
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Northern NH Alignment shop Reccomendation The Dana 44 caster is fixed. Camber has some adjustment using the castle sleeve around the upper ball-joint. I'm more interested in a good shop for the Impala but if they're worth anything they can set the camber and toe on the truck. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

04-08-2013, 09:02 PM	#5
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Northern NH Alignment shop Reccomendation Good to know. I haven't torn this Dana 44 down yet. Just a larger Dana with King pins. If it's fixed caster and camber then there's no need to have the moolies in my truck. I can do toe adjustment. The Impala is another story but it's off topic for this board. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.



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