Wheel Alignment

[the hamiltons]

Claude & Richard,

I second that 1/8" toe out on each side. I've used it for seven years and
it works well. Victoria Spring & Frame on John St did the alignment, Claude.
We tried 1/8" toe in and 0" and 1/8" toe out works. The tires wear well and
control is good. Maybe my good tire wear is from using the right tire
pressures!!!!!!!

Al Hamilton
76 Eleganza II
Kingston, Ont

 

[jim bounds1]

Al,

I too set the toe at 1/8" out. Straight ahead is OK too but I go out if
possible.

Jim Bounds
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>Claude & Richard,
>
> I second that 1/8" toe out on each side. I've used it for seven years and
>it works well. Victoria Spring & Frame on John St did the alignment, Claude.
>We tried 1/8" toe in and 0" and 1/8" toe out works. The tires wear well and
>control is good. Maybe my good tire wear is from using the right tire
>pressures!!!!!!!
>
>
> Al Hamilton
> 76 Eleganza II
> Kingston, Ont
>
>
>

 

[steven d. ferguson]

Is this a good number? 1/8 inch on both sides. What about toe in on
the
front end?
Arch,
I should've stated that the +1/8 toe was for the FRONT wheels only.
I'll use whatever Lamey suggests for the rears and since he's the expert
on GMC's, I'll consider his recommendations for the front also. Like I
said, Chuck Botts uses +1/8 on his and says it works well for him. I
believe that no two of these things are exactly the same but there has
to be a starting point somewhere. I'm using the "book" numbers now and
believe it should be a lot better and that's why I'll listen carefully
when a guy who drives 25,000 miles a year in his GMC. Chuck also has
increased camber set in his front end and I'll ask Lamey about that
also. Just wish I could get it done in time for your first race/outing.

HTH,
Steve
BTW, After the all of the bearing posts I don't believe I ever got the
correct #'s for the matched Timkens with the .095 axial clearance etched
into them. I know C has them but I want to find a local source that
will offer a group "deal" for the local GMCers. Got 'em?

 

[tmaki1]

As a visual aid for "home brew"
alignment techniques, Eastwood
Company has in their catalog a
device for checking toe in/out.
The following URL will give you a
general idea of how it works, and
may be instructive in visualizing
the technique. The tool might even
be useful for the GMC application
(although they say it is 6-1/2
feet wide). If no other value, at
least an idea generator.

Also, as an aside, those who are
auto restorers may already know
about Eastwood Company and the
products they sell. Interesting
collection of products and tools
for those engaging in auto
restoration. Looks like many of
the tools and products would be
useful for certain parts of GMC
restorations as well.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/cgi-
bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=49023&UID=20000
51012355520&UREQA=1&FNM=20

Or just go to
http://www.eastwoodco.com

and Select a Category (Brakes and
Suspension), and then scroll to
the Fast and Easy Wheel Alignment.

Toby Maki
'73 Glacier 230