Aggressive Alignment....

[RAMviperIFFIC]

:rock: :rock:

This Saturday when I had my 305/30/22 Dunlops Sport Max's put on, I wanted them to do an alignment, but being difficult, they said they wouldn't spend the time it would take to do it with out camber bolts.

So, this week, I am going to an alignment specialist(I went their last fall and they had no problem loosening 4 bolts, moving it around and tightening it back up(sarcasm obviously.)

I have done some research, and some have said -.5 degree camber. My preference is handling at its' best and who gives a ***** about tire wear.

What about adjusting the caster and toe? Any recommendations?

thanks alot fellas.........Oh and LADY(s) too!

Jon

btw, I have been making aggresive adjustments on my "specialty" vehicles (as my insurance agent calls them) for the past 8 years, and I have learned to learn from others mistakes! It is much less costly!

 

[Marc T]

If you have lowered your truck you may neet to drill/dremel out the camber slots to get it to Zero out!!

Please keep us posted on this!!

 

[HOT RAM]

Someone posted the exact specs on alignment a LONG time ago,maybe it was Stinker ? I think it was a bit more aggressive than stock adjustment.

 

[RAMviperIFFIC]

posted I will!

If you have lowered your truck you may neet to drill/dremel out the camber slots to get it to Zero out!!

Please keep us posted on this!!

This was an interesting read;
http://members.aol.com/pwall5/cars/guld.html

Basically, I am going to go with some negative camber, so no need to zero out(I have X-metal 1/2 drop), I will have some positive caster and a little toe-in.

I hate being the guinnea pig! But I gots to do it!

 

[RAMviperIFFIC]

thanks!

Someone posted the exact specs on alignment a LONG time ago,maybe it was Stinker ? I think it was a bit more aggressive than stock adjustment.

thank you for the heads-up!

 

[HOT RAM]

thank you for the heads-up!

Glad I could help.


(the more I think about it,it could have been on the NFFF site ?:dontknow: )

But I have it printed out somewhere in the shop and can post it for ya later this week if you can't find it.

 

[Marc T]

This was an interesting read;
http://members.aol.com/pwall5/cars/guld.html

Basically, I am going to go with some negative camber, so no need to zero out(I have X-metal 1/2 drop), I will have some positive caster and a little toe-in.

I hate being the guinnea pig! But I gots to do it!

I have the Xmetal 1/2 drop also, they were never able to get it to Zero out but it,s so close that I don't have any wear issues and the truck drives strait as an arrow!

 

[RAMviperIFFIC]

Alignment Specifications

05 SRT10 RC Alignment Specifications:

Factory:
Camber = -.3 to +.3 degrees
Caster = +5.3 to +6.3 degrees
Toe = +.04 to +.20 degrees

My Agressive Settings:
Camber = -.6 degrees
Caster = +6.5 degrees
Toe = +.37 degrees

My aggressive alignment and aggressive tires and aggressive driving style = lousy tread wear topped with an "ear2ear "

On my favorite off/on ramp, I have picked up a very stable 15 mph as compared to a factory alignment with the Scorpions.

 

[Silverback]

When I had my truck done after installing Boomers lowering kit, they could not get the Camber in. I asked what it was and it was a negative .5 degrees if I remember right. I said that was fine with me, as I also prefer the better cornering ability over the tire wear.

When I had the Cobra done, the spec said a negative .25 degrees for the street, and negative .5 or .75 for racing. I went with the .5 degrees. Next time it will be the .75 degrees.

In both cases I left the caster and toe in at factory specs.

 

[RAMviperIFFIC]

Thanks for the input.

When I had my truck done after installing Boomers lowering kit, they could not get the Camber in. I asked what it was and it was a negative .5 degrees if I remember right. I said that was fine with me, as I also prefer the better cornering ability over the tire wear.

When I had the Cobra done, the spec said a negative .25 degrees for the street, and negative .5 or .75 for racing. I went with the .5 degrees. Next time it will be the .75 degrees.

In both cases I left the caster and toe in at factory specs.

I wanted to add a bit more Caster to benifit from more negative camber as steering angle increases. I may end up taking some toe back out though. My Shop said I could come back and they would help "dial it in" free of charge. Not bad for 55 dollars after tax, eh?

 

[RAMviperIFFIC]

More tweaking, the very next day!

05 SRT10 RC Alignment Specifications:

Factory:
Camber = -.3 to +.3 degrees
Caster = +5.3 to +6.3 degrees
Toe = +.04 to +.20 degrees

My Agressive Settings:
Camber = -.6 degrees
Caster = +6.5 degrees
Toe = +.37 degrees

My aggressive alignment and aggressive tires and aggressive driving style = lousy tread wear topped with an "ear2ear "

On my favorite off/on ramp, I have picked up a very stable 15 mph as compared to a factory alignment with the Scorpions.

Way too much Toe and a little too much caster. Had to bring down the camber a wee bit to keep both sides perfect without hacking up the mounting slots. New settings:

Camber: -.5 degrees
Caster: +6 degrees
Toe: +.02 degrees

I am going to try this for a couple months (hard daily driving and atleast one autocross) before making any more adjustments. :rock: