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: Front end alignment


JAX SS
May 13th, 99, 8:47 AM
Can anyone send me the factory specs. for aligning the front end on a 66 chevelle with a 396.

Fred Aldrich
May 13th, 99, 9:48 AM
'66 Chevrolet Service Manual says:
Caster - (SS & El Camino) neg. 1/2º ± 1/2º
Caster - (All Other Models) neg. 1º ± 1/2º
Camber - pos. 1/2º ± 1/2º
Toe In - 1/8" to 1/4"

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Fred Aldrich
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Didge
May 13th, 99, 10:23 AM
Fred, is that for radial tires as well? I thought that radials needed to be aligned differently. I am asking to find out for myself as well.
I would like to know the correct way for aligning radial tires. If these specs are correct, I need to file this post.
Thanks
Greg

JAX SS
May 13th, 99, 1:05 PM
Thanks Fred. I appreciate the info.

David Riley

Fred Aldrich
May 13th, 99, 5:37 PM
IMHO, With radials, I'd start with these specs and perhaps all a little caster depending on whether the car tracked straight down the road or not.

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Fred Aldrich
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[This message has been edited by Fred Aldrich (edited 05-16-99).]