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| | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 153 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 153 | Here's the deal, I have completely rebuilt the front end of my 70 gmc. I have put everything back together and the tires are towed way out. I set the length of the new tie rods to the old ones so it would be approximate but its way off. I put 1" lowered springs in. Will that make that big of a difference? I'll try to post some pictures so you all can take a peak.
Thanks,Mac | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Yes, lowering it will alter all of the alignment angles, particularly toe and camber. The tie rods actually need to be shorter to compensate for the new positioning of the spindle to the steering gear. You will also find that the wheels are cambered out at the top as well.
I would get the toe close so it doesn't scrub too bad, then gat it aligned, as camber needs to be reset first to get an accurate toe setting.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 153 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 153 | Thanks! Thats what I figured but didnt think 1" would make such a difference. Will get it to the shop once everythings put back together.
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