Mopar Wheel Alignment - Page 2

Markeracer · 01-16-2023, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

One of the best tools I have is a toe gage that Gary Jennings made for me. We check a few times a year.

Larry, would you please post a photo of that gage. Thanks.

Larry Hill · 01-17-2023, 07:42 AM

It’s not top secret go fast stuff but since it’s Gary’s work I will refer you to him. Gary has guided me for 40 plus years working on the Cuda, the truck, the Private Lee, and Dumbo.

The gage looks like a football goal post that’s adjustable on one end without the part that goes in the ground. Don’t forget to put some feet on it so it will stand by itself.

The toe part is easy , it’s the toe change through suspension travel that takes a little time.

Larry Hill · 01-26-2023, 07:11 AM

How did the alignment turn out?

littlemanjoe · 01-26-2023, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

How did the alignment turn out?

We haven't messed with it yet. Waiting on a cage to be installed in the car first. We have the car taken down to a bare shell.

But! I have been reading the big book and laying under the car thinking if that counts?

Larry Hill · 01-27-2023, 07:32 AM

You sir have found the speed secrets. Good luck and looking forward to seeing the finished car.

Al Wilson · 01-27-2023, 08:56 AM

What is the 'Big Book' you keep refering to?

Author or link would help, Thanks

Ralph A Powell · 01-27-2023, 09:35 AM

The Direct Connection Manual published around the mid 70’s

Steve Stasko · 01-27-2023, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralph A Powell

The Direct Connection Manual published around the mid 70’s

It was updated a few times...I think the last big big book was in '82. The more recent publications were the "Chassis" books...9th Edition is the newest. Doesn't seem to be any real changes though from the '82 big book and the 9th edition. Still extremely relevant info for doing an alignment despite the age.

Billy Nees · 01-27-2023, 11:08 AM

I'm far from being a Mopar guy but the "Big Book" is well worth owning no matter what you race.

Al Wilson · 01-27-2023, 02:30 PM

Doh! I had that book when I had my '60 Plymouth (even had a picture of it in there). Got rid of it when I sold it.

01-17-2023, 07:42 AM	#12
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,453 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Mopar Wheel Alignment It’s not top secret go fast stuff but since it’s Gary’s work I will refer you to him. Gary has guided me for 40 plus years working on the Cuda, the truck, the Private Lee, and Dumbo. The gage looks like a football goal post that’s adjustable on one end without the part that goes in the ground. Don’t forget to put some feet on it so it will stand by itself. The toe part is easy , it’s the toe change through suspension travel that takes a little time. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 01-18-2023 at 07:09 AM.

01-26-2023, 07:11 AM	#13
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,453 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Mopar Wheel Alignment How did the alignment turn out? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-27-2023, 07:32 AM	#15
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,453 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Mopar Wheel Alignment You sir have found the speed secrets. Good luck and looking forward to seeing the finished car. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-27-2023, 08:56 AM	#16
Al Wilson Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Dunnellon, FL Posts: 75 Likes: 158 Liked 109 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Mopar Wheel Alignment What is the 'Big Book' you keep refering to? Author or link would help, Thanks __________________ Al Wilson NSS 7160 W201 stock

01-27-2023, 09:35 AM	#17
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 357 Likes: 1 Liked 202 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Mopar Wheel Alignment The Direct Connection Manual published around the mid 70’s

01-27-2023, 11:08 AM	#19
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,223 Likes: 3,100 Liked 6,789 Times in 1,524 Posts	Re: Mopar Wheel Alignment I'm far from being a Mopar guy but the "Big Book" is well worth owning no matter what you race. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS World's greatest Under-Achiever!

01-27-2023, 02:30 PM	#20
Al Wilson Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Dunnellon, FL Posts: 75 Likes: 158 Liked 109 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Mopar Wheel Alignment Doh! I had that book when I had my '60 Plymouth (even had a picture of it in there). Got rid of it when I sold it. __________________ Al Wilson NSS 7160 W201 stock