REAR END CENTERING
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REAR END CENTERING
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CENTER THE REAR UNDER THE CAR 86 MONTE CARLO.I HAVE BEEN DROPPING A PLUMB LINE DOWN FROM THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL WELL AND MEASUREING FROM THE TIRES,I DONT THINK THAT IS VERY ACCUATE DO TO THE BODY COULD BE DIFFERENT FROM SIDE TO SIDE.
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Measure from the inside edge of the wheel to the frame. If its off, get adjustable upper control arms, which you prolly should already have, and adjust side to side with those. With those, now you can adjust pinion angle properly. I would recomend also getting 1/4" longer lowers also. Those will allow you to lower you pinion angle without shortening the wheelbase putting the tire into the front of the wheel well. A welded in anti roll bar is the ticket too but now there are bolt in versions that Ive heard alot of good things about, just never used em personally.
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A to B and C to D should be equal. once you have that, move the rear housing sidways until ...
A to D and B to C are be equal. your rear end is now perfectly square.
I measure from the grease zerk on the lower ball joint to the center of the rear axle.
Good luck, cam67152
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Originally Posted by cam67152
A to B and C to D should be equal. once you have that, move the rear housing sidways until ...
A to D and B to C are be equal. your rear end is now perfectly square.
I measure from the grease zerk on the lower ball joint to the center of the rear axle.
Good luck, cam67152
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Originally Posted by JEFF69Z28
Originally Posted by cam67152
A to B and C to D should be equal. once you have that, move the rear housing sidways until ...
A to D and B to C are be equal. your rear end is now perfectly square.
I measure from the grease zerk on the lower ball joint to the center of the rear axle.
Good luck, cam67152
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