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Old 01-14-2000, 05:23 AM
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Tim,Can you show me how to do a race car alignment in my garage?--I have cranked the T-bars up&down on my duster to keep it level.now the tires sort of layover.will also replace a few worn parts before spring.--thanks good site carl!
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Old 01-15-2000, 03:50 PM
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During next week, I may write a topic on how I taught myself to do front end alignments. I'd like to see some interest shown in this before I do it, though.(That means - other people, type a message about it!) In the short term, though, get some urethane bushings, especially the lower control arm ones, and read the Mopar Chassis Manual. It has all kinds of information on setting alignment for street and race cars.
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Old 01-15-2000, 06:14 PM
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Tim_K,
I am also interested in learning about your alignment methods. And pretty much any other words of wisdom that your willing to share with the rest of us! I've found your previous posts to be quite informative. Thanks for your time!
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Old 01-15-2000, 11:22 PM
mopar34069 Joanne mopar34069 Joanne is offline
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Tim_K I am sure if more people would read this u would get more responses. I for One would love to be able to with my husband, to be able to do a front end alignment on our cars. Alot of places wont even touch the older cars because they dont have the calibration charts and in 2 cases with us they said they could and didnt. One cost us $160.00 for a 4 way laser type alignment and my husband almost lost the car at a 120mph because it was not aligned properly. Please think about it.

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Old 01-16-2000, 04:58 AM
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Tim; I know myself and a few others are interested in your methods.Anything we can learn from you or others on this site is worth waiting for.
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Old 01-16-2000, 03:37 PM
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Go for it Tim. I know I am always looking for ways to do things my self. Saves money and I doesn't get screwed up. I'll be watching for your info.
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Old 01-16-2000, 11:56 PM
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you cant do a proper alignment without the proper tools, but do that you want and call me for new tires next summer.
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Old 01-17-2000, 05:51 AM
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I'd like to hear your alignment method. The old dart pulls a bit to the right. Not worried about wearing out tires either, they last quite a while 1/4 mile at a time. Anyone know a good place to get individual suspension pieces little stuff just like bushings and grease dust boots
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Old 01-18-2000, 12:47 AM
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I'd like to know how as well, seems the local shops can't do an alignment with a $50k machine. I have 5 Mopars and I'd rather not spend $45 a crack for a pisspoor alignment.

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Old 01-18-2000, 01:56 AM
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Tim K, I would like some "Been there,did that" information on front end's. Then I can relay them to my buddy who is going to line up my Duster. Thanks MOPAR or I walk!@#$%^&*
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Old 01-18-2000, 04:42 AM
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Look through Mopar Muscle,
I saw some tubular A-Arms for sale that might make the job a whole lot easier...........
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Old 01-18-2000, 05:34 AM
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I too would like to know your method Tim K. I use 2 jack stands,2 concrete blocks(i only have 2 stands),some nylon string & a level to set all my cars & have had good results this way & i don`t buy tires every summer. You have to understand what caster, camber & toe in is & how to adjust it.I worked at a goodyear store in the 80`s & probably did 10-15 cars a week for a couple years so i have the edge over the average person.You have to really know what you`re doing to get it right.A computer is no better than the person using it.

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Old 01-18-2000, 07:25 PM
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Ok, I see there is some interest. I haven't been able to get on a computer for several days. I'll have it up before the end of the week.
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