| [GMCnet] Alignment kit nearing completion [message #140058] |
Fri, 19 August 2011 16:25 |
glwgmc
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Hi Keith,
You will need a relatively flat area to work on. The kit is designed around an angle finder that has a zero function so you can establish an artificial zero on a bit of a slope. If you don't have a flat area at home, look for a church or school parking lot when it is not in use. The whole measurement process will only take less than a half an hour. I will include a handy book layout for you to use in recording your settings over time so you can see what, if anything, is changing and how quickly. The first check will be your base line. From there you will make adjustments, drive your coach at least five to ten miles and then check everything again. If your ride height is set correctly, weight balance is ok and your front end components are not overly sloppy you can probably get bang on in a couple of tries. After that you only need to check and record about once a year or if you feel a change or observe odd tire wear.
Jerry
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Message: 18
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:31:10 -0500
From: Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Alignment kit nearing completion
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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[quote title=C Boyd wrote on Fri, 19 August 2011 13:45]glwgmc wrote on Fri, 19 August 2011 14:19
> I am just putting the finishing touches on the do-it-yourself wheel alignment kit and a paper describing how to build one. My hope is that members in our various clubs will build and donate such a kit to the club for the benefit of all their members.
> ...
Awesome!
My coach has a pull to the right and needs alignment.
I do alignment on all my other vehicles and intend on doing it on the GMC.
I might just have to spring for your gauges!
My biggest issue I think will be finding a flat spot to do the alignment my driveway is sloped, and so is the street.....
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Keith
69 Vette
29 Dodge
75 Royale GMC
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