[Shotimes] Alignment

[Carl Prochilo]

Yeah.

ASP also sold eccentric bushings to increase the amount of adjustment on
the rear control arms that can increase the amount of camber you can
change.
I installed these when I got the Eibach's to try and get a better camber
setting in the rear.

And if you did things like break the welds or install other adjustment
parts, and you forgot to tell the shop that info, then you wouldn't get
the full benefit of a good alignment, so you almost have to find a place
that will allow you to supervise the work.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson - 201K

> Just a slight correction:  The rear suspension on the SHO IS
> slightly adjustable.  Performance Plus made adjustments on
> my '89 some time ago that helped.  There are excentric
> bushings in the arms that allow some adjustment.  It is just
> that most mechanics are too lazy to try.
>
> The biggest rip is when shops charge for an "alignment" but
> only adjust toe.  Since the only real adjustment on the
> Front even is toe.  It is possible to move the subframe
> around to equalize settings from side to side, but without
> breaking or drilling the welds on the strut tower, real
> adjustment is not possible.
>
> Don Mallinson
>
> Kevin & Cheryl Airth wrote:
>> Mike:
>>  Most alignments consist of "Setting the toe and letting it go". The
>> rear is
>> not adjustable from the factory but different offset bushings are
>> available.
>> You also can upgrade to the GM tubular rear control arms for complete
>> adjustability. If your car has been lowered or sagging some you may need
>> to
>> adjust the rear toe and/or camber. What does the wear pattern on the
>> rear
>> tires look like? Any edges wearing? If you need some adjustments post
>> back
>> to the list for more options and where to get them. Be sure and get the
>> print out from the shop showing before and after settings. They don't do
>> much for the money but if the guy will use the alignment machine to it's
>> full potential you can learn a lot about your car.
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