Camber alignment
11-06-2010, 04:26 AM
#2
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11-06-2010, 08:44 AM
#3
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Its not something FireyStoner can do either.
It is a lot more detailed than that.
But it is something you can do in your driveway,
but maybe not if he is actually asking how...
Its probably been done hundreds of time round here.
First, why is your Camber off?
Is your frame bent?
Or is this a product of a 'springs only'
front end lowering attempt?
Its not easily adjustable and actually
comes fixed from the factory.
What is the Camber reading right now?
You need camber adjustment bolts.
Then its easy to do in the driveway with simple hand tools.
It is a lot more detailed than that.
But it is something you can do in your driveway,
but maybe not if he is actually asking how...
Its probably been done hundreds of time round here.
First, why is your Camber off?
Is your frame bent?
Or is this a product of a 'springs only'
front end lowering attempt?
Its not easily adjustable and actually
comes fixed from the factory.
What is the Camber reading right now?
You need camber adjustment bolts.
Then its easy to do in the driveway with simple hand tools.
Last edited by 157dB; 11-06-2010 at 08:49 AM.
11-06-2010, 09:04 AM
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Like db said you can adjust with camber bolts in your driveway (I did it after lowering my car) and it was pretty much just like stock. I took it to the shop and they told me an alignment wasn't needed.
11-06-2010, 06:52 PM
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You listen to these two and you're asking for trouble dude. RedFire is going to tell you to press your gas pedal, wait six seconds and turn your car into an NHRA dragster or something.
Camber and caster settings is a precise process that requires some pretty expensive machines to do properly. You mess around with it in your driveway, with no experience and not having the proper tools, you're likely to mess something up. Go ahead and listen to the internet experts if you want to or pick up a repair manual and the first thing its going to tell you about wheel alignment is to take it to a shop.
Camber and caster settings is a precise process that requires some pretty expensive machines to do properly. You mess around with it in your driveway, with no experience and not having the proper tools, you're likely to mess something up. Go ahead and listen to the internet experts if you want to or pick up a repair manual and the first thing its going to tell you about wheel alignment is to take it to a shop.
Last edited by Whitehorse10; 11-06-2010 at 06:57 PM.
11-06-2010, 08:06 PM
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You listen to these two and you're asking for trouble dude. RedFire is going to tell you to press your gas pedal, wait six seconds and turn your car into an NHRA dragster or something.
Camber and caster settings is a precise process that requires some pretty expensive machines to do properly. You mess around with it in your driveway, with no experience and not having the proper tools, you're likely to mess something up. Go ahead and listen to the internet experts if you want to or pick up a repair manual and the first thing its going to tell you about wheel alignment is to take it to a shop.
Camber and caster settings is a precise process that requires some pretty expensive machines to do properly. You mess around with it in your driveway, with no experience and not having the proper tools, you're likely to mess something up. Go ahead and listen to the internet experts if you want to or pick up a repair manual and the first thing its going to tell you about wheel alignment is to take it to a shop.
11-07-2010, 08:24 AM
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You listen to these two and you're asking for trouble dude. RedFire is going to tell you to press your gas pedal, wait six seconds and turn your car into an NHRA dragster or something.
Camber and caster settings is a precise process that requires some pretty expensive machines to do properly. You mess around with it in your driveway, with no experience and not having the proper tools, you're likely to mess something up. Go ahead and listen to the internet experts if you want to or pick up a repair manual and the first thing its going to tell you about wheel alignment is to take it to a shop.
Camber and caster settings is a precise process that requires some pretty expensive machines to do properly. You mess around with it in your driveway, with no experience and not having the proper tools, you're likely to mess something up. Go ahead and listen to the internet experts if you want to or pick up a repair manual and the first thing its going to tell you about wheel alignment is to take it to a shop.
its ALL non-adjustable witout slotting holes or using camber bolts.
Read a copy of the Ford Workshop Manual on the subject of front
end alignment and THEN get back to me..
You must be refering to the generic repair manuals...
Its all doable in the front driveway with the proper tools.
A digital level and a tape measurer is all thats needed,
along with a brain and some understanding of the S197s
front end construction.
OR:
He will need to have his toe and camber set at an alignment shop
after the camber bolt installation unless he measures his toe and
resets it after the camber is set back to OEM specs.
He is not messing with the caster or anything.
I know many a person who can do a better job at a
front end alignment in their driveway than any shop
with $10,000 machine.
Its not rocket science like most think.
LOL what a nut...
And a loose one at that.
Go get torqued somewhere else...
Last edited by 157dB; 11-07-2010 at 08:34 AM.
11-07-2010, 08:35 AM
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Its nearly impossable to get the OEM specs out of whack becasue
its ALL non-adjustable witout slotting holes or using camber bolts.
Read a copy of the Ford Workshop Manual on the subject of front
end alignment and THEN get back to me..
You must be refering to the generic repair manuals...
Its all doable in the front driveway with the proper tools.
A digital level and a tape measurer is all thats needed,
along with a brain and some understanding of the S197s
front end construction.
OR:
He will need to have his toe and camber set at an alignment shop
after the camber bolt installation unless he measures his toe and
resets it after the camber is set back to OEM specs.
He is not messing with the caster or anything.
I know many a person who can do a better job at a
front end alignment in their driveway than any shop
with $10,000 machine.
Its not rocket science like most think.
LOL what a nut...
And a loose one at that.
Go get torqued somewhere else...
its ALL non-adjustable witout slotting holes or using camber bolts.
Read a copy of the Ford Workshop Manual on the subject of front
end alignment and THEN get back to me..
You must be refering to the generic repair manuals...
Its all doable in the front driveway with the proper tools.
A digital level and a tape measurer is all thats needed,
along with a brain and some understanding of the S197s
front end construction.
OR:
He will need to have his toe and camber set at an alignment shop
after the camber bolt installation unless he measures his toe and
resets it after the camber is set back to OEM specs.
He is not messing with the caster or anything.
I know many a person who can do a better job at a
front end alignment in their driveway than any shop
with $10,000 machine.
Its not rocket science like most think.
LOL what a nut...
And a loose one at that.
Go get torqued somewhere else...
11-07-2010, 05:37 PM
#9
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Location: AL
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You guys want to wrench on your tie rods in your driveway, go for it. I'd just as soon let the machine do it because I know it's going to be a more accurate alignment. Many a shade tree / driveway mechanic thinks he's got it all figured out right up until something breaks.
Last edited by Whitehorse10; 11-07-2010 at 05:53 PM.