3rd gen front allignment question
07-11-2002, 07:16 AM
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3rd gen front allignment question
After replacing the front coilover assy on a 3rd gen, it is necessary to do an allignment.
So, what is adjusted to get the correct geometry ?
Obviously, if you remove the front coilover, it would seem that the adjustment should be at the top or is it just that the new shock maybe not exactly the same size/shape ?
Thanks for your help .
So, what is adjusted to get the correct geometry ?
Obviously, if you remove the front coilover, it would seem that the adjustment should be at the top or is it just that the new shock maybe not exactly the same size/shape ?
Thanks for your help .
07-11-2002, 07:58 AM
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Hi Dave, since I don't have a 3rd gen, this might not apply, but I think it will.
Anytime you change the ride height of your vehicle by lowering it or raising it, it's going to throw your alignment off.
When the T bars for example get cranked on a 2nd gen like mine, or you change them, you must get a new alignment.
Simply measuring the distance on a rig like mine before & after a T crank, and you decide to put it back again, your alignment will still be off some, enough that it can mess with your tire wear.
So I'd say yes. If you are swapping to the SAW coil overs and changing your ride height, let it settle a few days and then take it to the alignment shop.
Maybe Steve with the heavy bumper will chime in here if he sees this since he recently put the SAW's on his rig.
Anytime you change the ride height of your vehicle by lowering it or raising it, it's going to throw your alignment off.
When the T bars for example get cranked on a 2nd gen like mine, or you change them, you must get a new alignment.
Simply measuring the distance on a rig like mine before & after a T crank, and you decide to put it back again, your alignment will still be off some, enough that it can mess with your tire wear.
So I'd say yes. If you are swapping to the SAW coil overs and changing your ride height, let it settle a few days and then take it to the alignment shop.
Maybe Steve with the heavy bumper will chime in here if he sees this since he recently put the SAW's on his rig.
07-11-2002, 09:39 AM
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Thanks C-man,
Was getting worried as you had not posted for a couple of hours
I was certain it needed it , just not sure on the mechanics of how....
Thanks
David.
Was getting worried as you had not posted for a couple of hours
I was certain it needed it , just not sure on the mechanics of how....
Thanks
David.
07-11-2002, 09:51 AM
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Hrmm...how about just changing shocks from stock to Bilsteins? I don't think I would need to do a wheel alignment for that as they should bolt on quite easily..
What do you guys say?
What do you guys say?
07-11-2002, 10:12 AM
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David,
I have a current printout of what a stock 3rd gen should be. I could tell you all the options/settings that they can adjust from that printout if you need (would have to be this evening as the truck is stuck in valet parking garage hell right now). I would think that a suspension lift would introduce positive camber and you would want to adjust the alignment to compensate for that adjustment.
Check out this site for good explanation on alignment questions:
http://206.117.169.65/alignment.htm
Be careful, I have had 5 alignments in the past 2 months and mine is still wrong :mad:
I have a current printout of what a stock 3rd gen should be. I could tell you all the options/settings that they can adjust from that printout if you need (would have to be this evening as the truck is stuck in valet parking garage hell right now). I would think that a suspension lift would introduce positive camber and you would want to adjust the alignment to compensate for that adjustment.
Check out this site for good explanation on alignment questions:
http://206.117.169.65/alignment.htm
Be careful, I have had 5 alignments in the past 2 months and mine is still wrong :mad:
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