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FRONT ALIGNMENT CHALLENGE
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mrtexas |
07-13-2018 @ 12:15 PM
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The only thing easily adjusted is the toe in and that is an easy diy job. Castor/camber requires bending the axle.
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autoluke |
07-12-2018 @ 11:22 AM
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Thank you pauls39 Just received the proper drag link..much different from the one installed by the shop. Now to begin again.
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Drbrown |
07-07-2018 @ 7:04 PM
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I had my '47 done using laser equipment at my local Sears Automotive unit. Fortunately the tech was an older fellow who loved the car and knew what he was doing. I gave him the data he needed to feed into his computer. The axle didn't need any bending and he made other adjustments as needed. I have bias-ply tires and the car drives/steers fine.
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Drbrown |
07-07-2018 @ 7:03 PM
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I had my '47 done using laser equipment at my local Sears Automotive unit. Fortunately the tech was an older fellow who loved the car and knew what he was doing. I gave him the data he needed to feed into his computer. The axle didn't need any bending and he made other adjustments as needed. I have bias-ply tires and the car drives/steers fine.
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Drbrown |
07-07-2018 @ 7:02 PM
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I had my '47 done using laser equipment at my local Sears Automotive unit. Fortunately the tech was an older fellow who loved the car and knew what he was doing. I gave him the data he needed to feed into his computer. The axle didn't need any bending and he made other adjustments as needed. I have bias-ply tires and the car drives/steers fine.
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pauls39coupe |
07-07-2018 @ 5:20 PM
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The 1941 drag link is quite different from the 35-40 or the 42-46. You should have # 11A-3306 per the Mac's catalog. It will have a sharp "Z" or "S" bend in the end that is not adjustable. See the Mac's catalog pg 23 for a photo. As suggested try a truck alignment shop to set the front end. Paul
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autoluke |
07-07-2018 @ 9:05 AM
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THE SAGA CONTINUES Just noticed that the new drag ling actually rubs against the tie rod, and the left turn is much more limited than when turning right. Possible that the shop installed the wrong drag link ??
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CharlieStephens |
07-06-2018 @ 8:51 AM
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In addition to looking for truck shops if you included your general location in your post (and your profile) someone might recommend a shop that could do the alignment. Also try contacting local Model A and Early Ford V8 clubs and asking where they take their Fords with solid axles. Charlie Stephens
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CharlieStephens |
07-06-2018 @ 8:50 AM
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CharlieStephens |
07-06-2018 @ 8:50 AM
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