Upper a-arm shims- how many?
Can anyone give me some tips on a good base setting for the number of a-arm shims to install during the front end re-assembly after restoration? I just want to be in the ballpark prior to taking it for an alignment.
Mike
Mike
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Re: Upper a-arm shims- how many?
I put back what I took out. All frames are different but you can do an at home alignment. Try google for the method.Lyle
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Re: Upper a-arm shims- how many?
I just had an alignment on a 72 with a new frame. I shimmed each corner with 4 shims. I figured it was easier to remove correct shims rather than add. That way correct shims were used and he would have enough (16). Be sure to "tape measure" the toe in so it will go down the road without scrubbing the tires.Comment
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Re: Upper a-arm shims- how many?
Gene,
Speaking of correct shims, what is the correct finish for the shims? I ordered a shim pack from one of the vendors, but their picture looks like they are zinc plated. Is that the correct finish?
I'm trying to decide what the best way is to set this up so that there is as little damage done to the frame/a-arm shaft paint as possible (when the shims are pounded in). But maybe I shouldn't care. I doubt they cared the first time it was put together!
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Re: Upper a-arm shims- how many?
Original shims were natural and I believe the TIM&JG even shows a drawing of they look like.
Front shims won't have to be pounded in because with the car on the floor, the weight of it will usually push the A-Arm away from the frame as you loosen the cross-shaft nuts. The rear toe shims should slip in but you may have to tap a little to get the last one in on each side.Comment
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