Got an Alignment issue put on New Tire Rods now my alignment is Waaayy off (passenger side)
Any fixes are suggestions wud be appreciated
Thanx!!
Frankie
Wheel Alignment 1960 Mercury Comet
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frankie.williams
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Wheel Alignment 1960 Mercury Comet
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Joe Travers
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Re: Wheel Alignment 1960 Mercury Comet
Hey Frankie! Nice Comet 
Did you thread the new tie-rods on to the same position on the sleeve as the old ones? That'll get you close on toe-in adjustment. You can measure the wheels front-front & rear-rear to set it correctly. Factory setting was 1/4" in on the front, IIRC. Don't know about radial tires. Been too long ago since last time I did one.
Joe
Did you thread the new tie-rods on to the same position on the sleeve as the old ones? That'll get you close on toe-in adjustment. You can measure the wheels front-front & rear-rear to set it correctly. Factory setting was 1/4" in on the front, IIRC. Don't know about radial tires. Been too long ago since last time I did one.
Joe
1963 1/2 Custom Hardtop
342 stroker, solid roller, T-10, 3.55 posi
Re: Wheel Alignment 1960 Mercury Comet
Somehow lock the steering wheel centered in the steering box.
Sight or string the rear wheels to the front of the car, check the string is parallel to the body and set the front wheels parallel to the string then set toein at about 1/8th in.
That'll get you close.
Sight or string the rear wheels to the front of the car, check the string is parallel to the body and set the front wheels parallel to the string then set toein at about 1/8th in.
That'll get you close.
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about
