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*Southern Shaker* · 06-17-2013, 03:37 PM

Hey yall,

Ok im getting my frame back together and am working on the front suspension right now , I have a few questions.

how to I align the lower a-arms with the top ones?

how do I know if there in the right place?

BlackedOut67shorty · 06-17-2013, 04:24 PM

There's only so much that can be done with the human eye for camber and castor, is advise on getting it to where it looks straight and take it to an alignment shop
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**MidLifer** · 06-17-2013, 08:48 PM

On the lower a-arms there should be round indentations on the tops of the rods. They line up with the u-bolts.

Rufton · 06-17-2013, 09:01 PM

I do my own alignments.
If I didn't, I would ask the people at car show, etc for recommendation.
If a few people recommend same shop then odds are better.
Too many shops forgot how to align older vehicles.
Flat vertical surfaces like discs, wheels, some spindles, etc can be a good place to stick a digital angle finder once car level and loaded on a turntable.

**MidLifer** · 06-17-2013, 09:06 PM

For Philly area board members - I have found a great alignment shop here in S. Jersey - Steinmann's on Rt 130 in Burlington. Marty specializes in older vehicles, and always has a classic or two in the shop.

I hear Schremps (sp?) in Camden is also a go-to place for old trucks, but I try to steer clear of Camden at all costs.

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming, SS's front end question!

06-17-2013, 03:37 PM	#1
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Front end questions Hey yall, Ok im getting my frame back together and am working on the front suspension right now , I have a few questions. how to I align the lower a-arms with the top ones? how do I know if there in the right place?

06-17-2013, 04:24 PM	#2
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: Front end questions There's only so much that can be done with the human eye for camber and castor, is advise on getting it to where it looks straight and take it to an alignment shop Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

06-17-2013, 08:48 PM	#3
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,264	Re: Front end questions On the lower a-arms there should be round indentations on the tops of the rods. They line up with the u-bolts.

06-17-2013, 09:01 PM	#4
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: Front end questions I do my own alignments. If I didn't, I would ask the people at car show, etc for recommendation. If a few people recommend same shop then odds are better. Too many shops forgot how to align older vehicles. Flat vertical surfaces like discs, wheels, some spindles, etc can be a good place to stick a digital angle finder once car level and loaded on a turntable.

06-17-2013, 09:06 PM	#5
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,264	Re: Front end questions For Philly area board members - I have found a great alignment shop here in S. Jersey - Steinmann's on Rt 130 in Burlington. Marty specializes in older vehicles, and always has a classic or two in the shop. I hear Schremps (sp?) in Camden is also a go-to place for old trucks, but I try to steer clear of Camden at all costs. Now back to our regularly scheduled programming, SS's front end question!



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