<VV> Wheel Alignment questions

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In a message dated 1/25/2005 2:34:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
emills5@cfl.rr.com writes:

> I have recently rebuilt the rear suspension on my 65 Monza Convertible,
> 110 P/G A/C.  The reason I did so was because the car was squirrelly at 60 
> MPH
> and over.  I replaced the rear springs with new correct springs from Clark's
> since the rear end was about 1" below specs. It now sits right on specs.  I
> rebuilt the rear wheel bearings and set them to .001 to .002 end play. (they
> were at .0013 and .0014).  I replaced the lower control arms with rebuilt 75
> Durometer ones from Underground. (It had nylon bushings on control arms that 
> I
> removed and had some looseness to them).  I also added a lower control 
> bracket
> (Clark's PN C 5118).  I have an appointment tomorrow to have a 4 wheel
> alignment done and have the following questions.  I have seen threads on VV
> about setting the rear wheel camber to something other than spec. Neg. 1
> degree. (I don't remember what was suggested).  Is this something that I
> should consider, or should I stay with factory specs.  The car is not driven
> hard, low mileage, and seldom to never has more than two people in it. It 
> has
> P185/80R13 tires.  Also, when I had my 67 aligned the man that does my
> alignment work, set it to specs. but felt 1/8" to 3/8" Toe In was excessive.
> What is suggested here?  Also, on aligning the front end are there any
> recommendations of anything other than factory specs. that I should 
> consider?
> Thanks.
> 
> Cecil Mills
> Cocoa, Fl.
> 
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Cecil, the "squirrelyness" was due to LACK of Toe-in on the rear!  3/8 
total....is good...wear on tires is minimal!

On the   C 5118....made for v8  cars [Crown / Mid-Engineeering / KelMark] to 
keep the wheels verticle during acceleration...

Either take it to the next swapmeet....or  drill additional holes midway 
[most common] between the existing holes and those of a stock mount.

But with just a 110/pg  at 3.55 ..very doubtful you'd ever see a difference 
between it and a stock one.

TRANSLATION:

trash the bracket ..go with 3/8's  negatives good..


Matt Nall / Patiomatt / WCUH / Chairman V V
69 Monza Cpe., 66 Monza vert, 65 Crown v8 Cpe.
Somewhere between Reno, NV and Coos Bay, Or.