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CamaroMike 05-06-2014 08:12 AM
Anyone get 305's under the front yet? If mine was painted already I would pull the fenders. I want to run a square setup.

bret 05-06-2014 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CamaroMike (Post 549193)
Anyone get 305's under the front yet? If mine was painted already I would pull the fenders. I want to run a square setup.
Fender flares are in your future. Keep in mind this will require you to start over in tuning spring rates, shock valving and swaybar rates because the centerline of the wheel/tire will be moved outboard by about 5/8"...along with the extra potential grip from the wider tire. Will it look cool? Probably. Will it be faster? Maybe. Eventually.

CamaroMike 05-06-2014 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bret (Post 549222)
Fender flares are in your future. Keep in mind this will require you to start over in tuning spring rates, shock valving and swaybar rates because the centerline of the wheel/tire will be moved outboard by about 5/8"...along with the extra potential grip from the wider tire. Will it look cool? Probably. Will it be faster? Maybe. Eventually.
The good news is im still on 100% stock suspension so I can go any route with that. I am fairly certain the amount of work compared to how much lap time it will scrub is not worth it at all but I think it will look pretty good. Thanks for the input Bret, nice to see the big guys active on here!

Blake Foster 05-09-2014 07:12 AM
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Don't know if this will help you, but it is a technique I use to verify clearance on not only the wheel lip, but also things like inside fender panels, brake lines, the control arms and tie rod. I build a tire/wheel profile out of plywood and bolt it to the front and back of a plywood disk that replicates the tire diameter. Then I remove the springs and run the suspension through its entire travel, rotating the wheel to check clearance on various components. The technique has proven especially valuable with very high travel suspensions. Unfortunately, the solution to issues usually involves a chainsaw. LOL

Pappy

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glr0212 05-09-2014 10:02 AM
Can anybody give me an idea how many shims I need to hit -1.5 camber and 6 caster?

I know every car is different but id like to get some idea what it looks like

Damn True 05-09-2014 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by glr0212 (Post 549779)
Can anybody give me an idea how many shims I need to hit -1.5 camber and 6 caster?

I know every car is different but id like to get some idea what it looks like
With the degree of variation from plant to plant and even within plants in the same model year there is no way to give you this estimate with any degree of reliability. Throw enough shims in there to clear the tire so it'll roll and take it to an alignment shop.

Rod P 05-09-2014 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by glr0212 (Post 549779)
Can anybody give me an idea how many shims I need to hit -1.5 camber and 6 caster?

I know every car is different but id like to get some idea what it looks like
there's no set amount...due to factory tolerances back then, and after 40+ years everything is askew, on that note I put 2 1/8 shims on each bolt to start on my installs, hope that helps as a starter

bret 05-09-2014 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Damn True (Post 549788)
With the degree of variation from plant to plant and even within plants in the same model year there is no way to give you this estimate with any degree of reliability. Throw enough shims in there to clear the tire so it'll roll and take it to an alignment shop.
...or buy some basic alignment tools and align it yourself. It's not that hard. http://www.ridetech.com/store/quickt...-22-wheel.html

Bad94 05-11-2014 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by glr0212 (Post 549779)
Can anybody give me an idea how many shims I need to hit -1.5 camber and 6 caster?

I know every car is different but id like to get some idea what it looks like

Put 1/4" in the front and 1/2" in the rear and see how that looks, then do alignment.

jlwdvm 05-12-2014 10:19 AM
I have an LS3 with a Corvette accessory drive system on it. It looks like I will be limited to about 3/4" of shims on the front of the A-arm on the drivers side before it starts to hit the PS pulley. Any chance I will need this many shims to get 1.5-2 degrees of negative castor?


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