2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission front alignment

[odieub]

ok bought me a 01 ho 6-speed last week put about 200 miles on her drag link fell of luckily in the middle of town going about 1mph at midnight. no traffic. changing to the t-setup that is on the 98 99 trucks. now for the question i know donley and others have reported on giving it 3 or 4 degrees of camber(or caster)i don't know but have read it in one of my tdr's but can't find it now that i kneed it. so what do i need to tell them at the alignment shop when i get it done to help with the wandering???

 

[wilsonsh]

The cat may be outta the bag...

You're talking about caster and people usually say add as much as possible. Alignment shops will add caster with the lower control arm eccentric cam bolts. This pushes the front axle forward increasing the caster angle making the steer tires want to stay facing forward.



If your drag link fell off, odds are you'll need more tie rod ends and who knows what else before the alignment shop will even align it. Have them show you what all needs to be replaced and do it yourself. It can all be done using the information on this site if you don't have a service manual.

 

[odieub]

got eveerything to do a 98-99 conversion T set up in the trunk of the car will install tomorrow afternoon.