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Alignment Question?

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by endless expense 45, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. Feb 4, 2008
    endless expense 45

    endless expense 45 Oldsmobile RTI Ramp!

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    I am going to get my 79 CJ-5 aligned and I have 76 waggie d-44 axles under it,question is what vehicle do I have it aligned as,the 79 CJ or the 76 Waggie??:?
     
    endless expense 45, Feb 4, 2008
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  2. Feb 4, 2008
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    Im thinking get it aligned as a waggy. Basically all they'll do is set the toe and send you on your way, so in either case it shouldnt matter.
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2008
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Always base alignment on the axle application.
     
    Warloch, Feb 4, 2008
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  4. Feb 5, 2008
    endless expense 45

    endless expense 45 Oldsmobile RTI Ramp!

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    Thanks, got an appointment at 9 in the morning.
     
    endless expense 45, Feb 5, 2008
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  5. Feb 20, 2008
    wicked4x4

    wicked4x4 HEY, watch the paint!

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    these things have alignments?!?!
     
    wicked4x4, Feb 20, 2008
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  6. Mar 10, 2008
    cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

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    don't you just use a tape measure on the inside if the tires .front to back .1/4" seams to work,, with a nice wear pattern. i'd be interested in what the are suposed to be set at. never had any problems setting it my way.
     
    cj6/442, Mar 10, 2008
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  7. Mar 10, 2008
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I had my D30 very close using that method, the other important consideration is caster angle....getting mine set to 5+ degrees (with the aid of shims) made a huge difference in drivability
    Jim S.
     
    bkd, Mar 10, 2008
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  8. Mar 10, 2008
    Hawkes

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    Any alignment I've ever had they just check toe anyway.
     
    Hawkes, Mar 10, 2008
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