gm g body ackermann angles

• Jan 18, 2014

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Tmoose

Mechanical

Apr 12, 2003

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I'm pretty sure I've seen alignment specifications that used to include some kind of differential toe or angle measurement at a signficant steering angle.

I just made a few Google searches for alignment of a 1985 Monte Carlo and only cam up with the straight ahead settings.
Might need a factory shop manual for the good stuff.

 

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• Jan 18, 2014

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futteen

Automotive

Mar 10, 2013

8

NO

i contacted umi performance they said they will provide me with the angles but a friend in texas told me to really change ackerman on the car id need longer of shorter pitman/idler arm but no one knows how much longer/shorter and if the outcome is good or bad so yeah back to square but me and my friend in texas discussed a quick and easy way of going from street friendly camber/caster to track day camber caster and adjusting the toe in between the two

and with in mind ill be using adjustable upper control arms i wont need the shims so i can just add one piece and tapered shims to find the right angles

 

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• Jan 19, 2014

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Tmoose

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Hi futten,

What are you looking to achieve?
Have you seen some of the other threads that talk about when Ackerman is, isn't, or might be important?

 

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• Jan 19, 2014

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futteen

Automotive

Mar 10, 2013

8

NO

was trying to achieve improved angles because in norway it would be easier to get wider wheels and wider fenders approved if i can prove that the modifications improve the steering geometry but i might still have a chance i will talk to the norwegian dmv on monday but i would also like to actually improve things because as you might know those chassis arent all that great to begin with

 

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• Jan 19, 2014

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NormPeterson

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Another strong source for G-body information is Mark Savitske at scandc.com (use the phone). Tell him I referred you.


Norm

 

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• Jan 19, 2014

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futteen

Automotive

Mar 10, 2013

8

NO

Thank you

 

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