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Old 03-02-2016, 10:58 AM
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Has anyone actually measured center line wheelbase? I know the 03's wheelbase is 101.3. Is it a big deal if they are not identical? If they are different, would the car pull to the side that is shorter. Mine is off 1/4" on the passenger side. Would love to have some extra input on this.
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It's suppose to be square. Has the car taken a shot? If it's all bent up then it will not track straight.
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It needs to be square, you will have tracking problems like mentioned above, unusual tire wear, and bad steering input to name a few.
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Originally Posted by school boy
It needs to be square, you will have tracking problems like mentioned above, unusual tire wear, and bad steering input to name a few.
It's the GT I just finished. Car steers great. Brakes great. It has a slight pull to the right. Everything is new underneath. And everything lined up perfect. So I'm not really sure where to look.
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Old 03-04-2016, 08:49 AM
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loosen the k member and use a string and a plump bob to square it. The steering input wont be noticed at low to moderate speeds. The tire wear wont be huge but it mile cut the tire tread life down a little bit. Also, the car will track better the more square it is.
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file:///C:/Users/austin/Downloads/lit1024%20rev2%20k-member%20installation.pdf
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Originally Posted by school boy
file:///C:/Users/austin/Downloads/lit1024%20rev2%20k-member%20installation.pdf


what is this? huh??
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I'm definitely gonna plumb bob it tomorrow and see what I get. then I guess i'll know
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Originally Posted by 67STANGX2
what is this? huh??
highlight it and type it google. its how to squar your car
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Originally Posted by school boy
highlight it and type it google. its how to squar your car
that's a file location, it wouldn't work. I have an idea how to do this. I referenced MM site. but I would like to see what youre trying to send me.
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