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04-10-2020, 11:35 AM | #1 |
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*49 Chevy Pickup with S10 Front clip Wheel Alignment*
I had new inner & outer tie rods and adjusting sleeves replaced plus the upper ball joints. The lower ball joints were ok they said. I had the front end aligned at the time and all was fine. A month later I hit some RR tracks and yup....you guessed it. There went my alignment. I would rather do it myself instead of spending that kind of money again. What is the best way to check my alignment and adjust it myself at home?
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04-10-2020, 08:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: *49 Chevy Pickup with S10 Front clip Wheel Alignment*
Google caster camber gauges and toe setting. There is a lot out there. Here is just one example.
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Re: *49 Chevy Pickup with S10 Front clip Wheel Alignment*
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04-12-2020, 02:10 PM | #4 |
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Re: *49 Chevy Pickup with S10 Front clip Wheel Alignment*
Not sure how alignment could be upset just from going over RR tracks on a GM based set-up unless things weren't tightened properly & shims fell out.
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04-13-2020, 07:22 AM | #5 |
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Re: *49 Chevy Pickup with S10 Front clip Wheel Alignment*
You have a point. I did take a look under the front and hand check all the inner and outer tie rods that were replaced and everything felt good. Maybe a second check is needed. I did this test to see how the toe is by checking the length at the front and back of the tire. I didn't have any steel so I used a piece of wood trim. Using wood may not be the most accurate. I'm getting 3/8" toe in.
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04-13-2020, 09:26 AM | #6 |
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Re: *49 Chevy Pickup with S10 Front clip Wheel Alignment*
If there are Toe changes, check to see if the tie rods or center-link made contact w/something & got damaged or bent.
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