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mhutch4848 · 09-03-2018, 07:19 PM

I have a 88 gmc v1500 sub and am having problems with front axel. does any one have the specs for this trucks alignment? I have limited funds as I am retired and only have ss coming in so any help appr.

Keith Seymore · 09-05-2018, 12:49 PM

Camber can not easily adjusted so I would leave it if you are on a budget (especially if it is even side to side).

Toe should be slightly in at the front, so like 1/8".

I would recommend as much caster as you can manage. We used to crank the caster up to 10 or 12 degrees through the use of tapered shims, which really helps with the straight ahead stability.

This is, of course, assuming everything else is in good shape (like ball joints and stuff).

K

Mattchu60 · 09-05-2018, 01:19 PM

Hey Keith - do you happen to know the stock caster on the 4x4s? I have thought about putting shims in to increase caster but not sure which degree ones to get.

sweetk30 · 09-05-2018, 01:42 PM

6*-8* range is the common preferred spec in the offroad world for these old solid axles .

as said camber is NOT easy to play with . and most of the time not worth it . its a bent ball joint or bad ball joint or bent housing .

09-03-2018, 07:19 PM	#1
mhutch4848 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: mineola texas Posts: 2	front end alignment v1500 suburban I have a 88 gmc v1500 sub and am having problems with front axel. does any one have the specs for this trucks alignment? I have limited funds as I am retired and only have ss coming in so any help appr.

09-05-2018, 12:49 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,285	Re: front end alignment v1500 suburban Camber can not easily adjusted so I would leave it if you are on a budget (especially if it is even side to side). Toe should be slightly in at the front, so like 1/8". I would recommend as much caster as you can manage. We used to crank the caster up to 10 or 12 degrees through the use of tapered shims, which really helps with the straight ahead stability. This is, of course, assuming everything else is in good shape (like ball joints and stuff). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

09-05-2018, 01:19 PM	#3
Mattchu60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Swaledale, IA Posts: 485	Re: front end alignment v1500 suburban Hey Keith - do you happen to know the stock caster on the 4x4s? I have thought about putting shims in to increase caster but not sure which degree ones to get.

09-05-2018, 01:42 PM	#4
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: front end alignment v1500 suburban 6-8 range is the common preferred spec in the offroad world for these old solid axles . as said camber is NOT easy to play with . and most of the time not worth it . its a bent ball joint or bad ball joint or bent housing . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.



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