Help Me Again Guys!!

neetyrom · Post by **neetyrom** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:34 pm

Okay so i had an earlier question about the problem with the my car and its ability to drive in a straight line when i slam on the brakes i decided to update the brake lines and fluid and check the calipers out this week when i put new shocks in. I did have a question though. I took the car in to get it aligned and my rear wheel toe and camber adjustment are severely off. Is their anyway to get the rear wheels aligned?

T.Hanson · Post by **T.Hanson** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:23 am

There are alignment and body shops equipped to inspect frame dimensions and suspension mounting points. Short of that, if you are confident your car has never been in an accident to tweek those starting points, your mission will be to inspect, most likely replace, the suspension bushings and parts that have gotten mushy or worn over 35 years.

Go to realoem.com to see the exploded views of the suspension and those parts. For replacement help, consult the FAC list on this board.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:57 am

The only actual adjustment on these cars is toe in front. Trailing arm and even subframe bushings can have an effect on your alignment as can other things like perhaps a bent trailing arm. How much are you off in the rear?

KenB · Post by **KenB** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:37 pm

wkohler wrote:The only actual adjustment on these cars is toe in front. Trailing arm and even subframe bushings can have an effect on your alignment as can other things like perhaps a bent trailing arm. How much are you off in the rear?

Well, technically, but replacing a rear bushing that is now made of dust and spider eggs with a supple new rubber one is going to affect dimensions.

KenB

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:42 pm

So what part of what I said was incorrect? The only ACTUAL adjustment is toe in the front. I also mentioned the bushings contributing to the misalignment.

neetyrom · Post by **neetyrom** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:49 pm

appreciate the replies gentlemen. my babe did suffer through an accident. the total adjustment is off by a little more than half a degree on the left side. damage could have been done to the trailing arm, further inspection is awaiting post the side yard remodel. lol. ill check the bushings, even though the outer seal looks promising.
one love,
aneet s.