Adjusting Front Subframe to Get Desired Alignment Specs

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  1. ibcrusn

    ibcrusn Greenie Member

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    I've searched here and the other place and run out of luck finding more info on adjusting the subframe to help resolve alignment issues. I found a thread at the other place that Zenit put together but the links to the embedded pics are broken and the verbiage isn't painting a clear picture.

    Shift your subframe

    That said, those that have adjusted the subframe do you have any guidance on how to adjust based on desired alignment specs? An example would be, lets say one has more camber on one side and it's far more negative than the other side, what direction do you shift the subframe to equalize the adjustment range? Will rotating about the vertical axis allow for slight caster adjustment?
     
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    ConeKiller Motorhead Greenie Member

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    Oh hai.
    Pull subframe toward a side to gain camber.
    You can shift the subframe forward to gain caster.
     
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    ibcrusn Greenie Member

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    That's what I was looking for....thanks.

    Hopefully there is enough slop in the holes to equalize the caster while shifting everything to one side a bit.
     
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