I know the rear is off after I lowered it with the FRPP K springs. But what I want to know is. After 3 alignment visits. They can not get my steering wheel straight. Always to the left. Is the rear being off going to affect the steering and/or slight pull to the right? The pring out shows the steer ahead as zero. But the steering wheel is still way off. Well way off to me since I drive it everyday.

 

Is your thrust angle off? Should be zero, or at least close.


Norm

 

The first one which I did on Saturday was -0.09 Thrust angle. I'll have to see when I get home the 2nd sheet which was done on Monday

 

Do you NEED an adjustable PHB? No, Shelby GT's don't have them and just run around with the body slightly off center vs. the axle. Always a good idea, but not in any way 100% necessary, and not what's causing your alignment issue.

 

If you're going to put an aftermarket one on anyway - may as well spend the extra $30 and get the adjustable version though. Makes it easier to center things. But as mentioned - that isn't whats throwing your steering wheel way off.

 

But it throws off your trust angle?

 

Yes, but only a very tiny bit. The LCAs run slightly skew, so as the axle moves laterally it steers a little too. I was more concerned that the thrust angle was way off for some other reason.

I wouldn't think that centering the steering wheel would be all that difficult. The FSM only identifies toe adjustment and steering system components (presumably for damage) as being causes for it being not centered.


Norm

 

Its been to 3 different alignments since I've lowered the car 2 years ago. And still the wheel is off to the left.

 

can you tell by looking at it or just after doing measurements

 

in addition, will you need a panhard bar after putting rear coil springs on?