M.H. Yount
Active member
- Joined
- Nov 1, 2008
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Texted u a pic of what I have for the rack
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Is that dark grey piece the saddle you need Tom?
Glad the kit made it to you! I knew I'd never get around to rebuilding a rack anytime soon.
If you're really anal . . .
I use a transparent (plastic) ruler, black sewing thread and jack stands. Stretch the thread between the stands and create a string line that is parallel to the side of the car -- back stand behind the rear tire; front stand in front of the front tire. Carefully measure over to the leading and trailing edge of the rear wheel and adjust the front stand so your string line is perfectly parallel to the rear wheel. Now you can set the front toe referenced to the rear. From the parallel string, measure over to the leading and trailing edge of the front wheel -- and set the toe at whatever your spec is. Buy some cheap VCT 12"x12" tiles at the local hardware store. If you're really anal, measure the floor and use the tiles under the tires to level the car before you set the toe. Place at least 2 tiles under each tire -- sprinkle liberally with table salt. The salt between the tiles acts like little bearings and allows the tire to turn easily as you make toe adjustments.
RE: the toe 'spec' mentioned above by DET -- that's a good rule of thumb for a rubber bushed front suspension. You can run even less if you're poly bushed in the front.
I'm really anal . . . all that was to get the toe in close enough to drive 10 miles to an alignment shop with $25,000 worth of laser and computer equipment.