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It really needs to be done on a 4 post lift.
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Pauliejr
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So I’m set to get an alignment tomorrow.
My caster/camber plates arrived today so I will be installing prior to alignment.
I really wanted to throw in a set of Subframe alignment sleeves, however they will not be here in time.
How bad will my new alignment be affected if I support the subframe and pull the bolts and throw these guys in. I don’t think my subframe is too far off right now as I tried to eyeball it/ tweak it as close as possible.
I just just brand new wheels and tires and do not want to run another week or so without an alignment. So I am going to stick to my appointment tomorrow.
My caster/camber plates arrived today so I will be installing prior to alignment.
I really wanted to throw in a set of Subframe alignment sleeves, however they will not be here in time.
How bad will my new alignment be affected if I support the subframe and pull the bolts and throw these guys in. I don’t think my subframe is too far off right now as I tried to eyeball it/ tweak it as close as possible.
I just just brand new wheels and tires and do not want to run another week or so without an alignment. So I am going to stick to my appointment tomorrow.
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You would really have to get the car high so you could actually get a torque wrench in those tight spaces. P90x dude with stretch armstrong flexibility!
moarhorsepower
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@Pauliejr So i was going through some of the same issues that you have been. Finding the right shop that know's what they were doing was a godsend.
Camber/caster plates and other camber adjustable parts make a HUGE difference in getting an ok alignment and a PROPER alignment. Once we get the camber/caster plates and the car dialed in properly, it made a huge difference in confidence and stability.
All my bushings were re-indexed as well.
Also, the shop (QAS Performance) took a look at everything that could be out of place and found a few other issues. One or two of my wheel bearing nuts weren't torqued to spec and that the rear camber only has so much adjustment necessitating upgraded adjustable camber arms (coming soon). He also suggested getting the rear adjustable tie rods and bumpsteer kit. Lastly, I had the vertical links installed backwards (my fault) where the grease flutes were pointed the wrong direction.
After I got the car back - it literally was like night and day. Turn in is amazing, the car feels confident and planted again, and overall is just more fun to drive. We used BMR street/handling alignment specs for reference with minimal toe in on the front.
Camber/caster plates and other camber adjustable parts make a HUGE difference in getting an ok alignment and a PROPER alignment. Once we get the camber/caster plates and the car dialed in properly, it made a huge difference in confidence and stability.
All my bushings were re-indexed as well.
Also, the shop (QAS Performance) took a look at everything that could be out of place and found a few other issues. One or two of my wheel bearing nuts weren't torqued to spec and that the rear camber only has so much adjustment necessitating upgraded adjustable camber arms (coming soon). He also suggested getting the rear adjustable tie rods and bumpsteer kit. Lastly, I had the vertical links installed backwards (my fault) where the grease flutes were pointed the wrong direction.
After I got the car back - it literally was like night and day. Turn in is amazing, the car feels confident and planted again, and overall is just more fun to drive. We used BMR street/handling alignment specs for reference with minimal toe in on the front.
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