<VV> Rear Alignment Question

[Andy Clark]

Backwards.....? can't picture that.

 Upside down wouldn't matter. The bushing center-to-center distance is the
same. Would look strange, however. Can't imagine Grant doing that, but
anything's possible <VBG>.

Andy Clark
Camano Island, WA.
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Louis Armer" <carmerjr at mindspring.com>
To: "Grant Young" <gyoungwolf at earthlink.net>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Rear Alignment Question


> Did you install one strut rod backwards or upside down?
>
> Chuck Armer
> //////////////////////////////////////////////////
> At 01:13 PM 7/13/2007, you wrote:
> >I thought I would get some input before screwing with this issue any
> >more. I have installed all new nylon bushings in the rear suspension
> >of a 1965 convertible (and a new motor mount). I set the alignment
> >marks for the outer strut eccentrics to the top center mark on the
> >torque arms, and the torque arms are both centered to the mark on
> >the fender mounting area. I tightened the stabilizer rods once
> >everything was aligned and installed new springs. I went by the
> >manual. The right side looks fine, but the left side tire is too far
> >in at the top (camber is way off) as if it were loaded down (this is
> >after driving and letting everything settle). It is about 2-3" lower
> >in the rear on the driver side. There is no accident damage that I
> >can see. I can adjust it enough with the bolt by turning it about
> >half way around ccw, but am wondering when I can tell if it is the
> >same on both sides other than sighting it in and measuring the
> >fender height, and why it might be so far off on one side with everything
new?
> >Thanks,
> >Grant
> >///////////////////////////////////////
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