ChevelleForum.net

Go Back   Chevrolet Chevelle Forums > Chevrolet Chevelle Garage > Chevelle Suspension & Chassis

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-27-2014, 11:39 AM
mestorod70 mestorod70 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: honah lee in a cave by the sea
Posts: 446
Default alignment question

Has anyone used longer front upper A arm bolts to be able to add more shims?
Im maxed out at the rear bolt and need more +caster.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-27-2014, 12:36 PM
RBeckman's Avatar
RBeckman RBeckman is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Fenton Mi
Posts: 1,439
Send a message via MSN to RBeckman
Default

I had to use an offset bar that I got from PST and that fixed the problem.
__________________
Ric Beckman
1969 Chevelle SS396
1972 Camaro SS350
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-28-2014, 12:45 PM
Hank70SS's Avatar
Hank70SS Hank70SS is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Brighton, MI
Posts: 4,719
Default

As Ric said, they make an offset bar to solve that problem. The bolts are really a stud with a knurled shaft, pounded into the frame piece. A regular bolt won't work so good because you can't get at the head to hold it when you tighten it down.

Only problem with the offset shaft is you have to pop out the bushings, at least one anyway to replace the shaft.
__________________
Hank

70 Chevelle SS396(454), M20, 3.73
My Chevelle
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-28-2014, 09:57 PM
shadowgray396's Avatar
shadowgray396 shadowgray396 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Posts: 6,062
Default

Need one like this one

http://www.ecklerschevelle.com/cheve...1964-1972.html
__________________
Ray
1970 SS Chevelle Van Nuys Built
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-29-2014, 08:39 AM
mestorod70 mestorod70 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: honah lee in a cave by the sea
Posts: 446
Default

My problem is I have aftermarket upper arms and cant use the offset shaft.
I hate to have to buy new arms.
I think I can tack weld the bolt head in place on the bracket.
Im getting +1degree caster and would like at least +4
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-30-2014, 08:08 AM
shadowgray396's Avatar
shadowgray396 shadowgray396 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Posts: 6,062
Default

So your aftermarket arms aren't the adjustable ones?
__________________
Ray
1970 SS Chevelle Van Nuys Built
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-30-2014, 02:57 PM
Hank70SS's Avatar
Hank70SS Hank70SS is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Brighton, MI
Posts: 4,719
Default

Do the after market arms use a different shaft than the stock one?
__________________
Hank

70 Chevelle SS396(454), M20, 3.73
My Chevelle
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-03-2014, 09:56 AM
mestorod70 mestorod70 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: honah lee in a cave by the sea
Posts: 446
Default

The arms are made by CCP and have no built in + caster.
I did the longer bolt mod but only got to +1.5 deg
Im wondering if I can relocate the upper ball joint.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 11-19-2014, 10:07 AM
mestorod70 mestorod70 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: honah lee in a cave by the sea
Posts: 446
Default update

I finaly broke down and got some different upper arms.
I now have +5 deg caster...and -1/2 camber with 1/8 toe in.
The problem is my steering wheel wont return to center without help
when turning left.
In a right turn it does just fine.
All joints are fairly new and move freely.
Im wondering if its in the box?....I did loosen up the adjustment in the box
to give it some slop...but no diference.
Anyone have an idea whats going on here.
Thanks.....mick.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 11-19-2014, 01:21 PM
Rattler's Avatar
Rattler Rattler is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 359
Default

What year chevelle? Is this a manual box or power? The jeep grand cherokee steering box swap is one of the best mods you can do for better feel and handling.
__________________
1964 Malibu SS, now a LS1 and T56, Back halfed, rollbar, narrowed 9 inch, 4.11 gears and 31x16x15 Mickey SSR's on Weld wheels.

Last edited by Rattler; 11-19-2014 at 01:56 PM.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:17 AM.



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Audiokarma.org