1973dusterkid
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just have finshed a total front end overhaul how to I set the torsin bars and aline so I can drive take to the alinement shop
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1968FormulaS340
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Well, adjust the torsion bars to the ride height you want would be a start. The big question is, how far away is the alignment shop?
OwdKasd
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+1 on getting the front height close to where you want it to be. The Alignment shop probably will want you to decide on that height anyway. A trick to getting the alignment close is to simply use a tape measure. Measure the distance from tire to tire at the front edge and then at the back edge. This will be fine for a short trip to the alignment shop. You can also throw some crap tires on steel wheels on the front for the trip but that's really overkill.
theothergarth
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generally, you can eyeball it and get it close enough to make a short trip to the alighment shop.
theothergarth
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Actually, I like OwdKasd's answer better
inkjunkie
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X2.....nearest one up this way is over 20 miles, and some of it is windy farm roads the rest is 60 mph thru the fields so I would be trailering it.....
OwdKasd
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You're golden then. Trailering is the perfect solution. If you put on tubular suspension parts or parts with more than stock adjustments, Then you need to have a discussion with the alignment tech. He needs to adjust Camber, Caster, Thrust angle, SAI( Steering Axis Inclination) Etc... Not just a toe & Go as we used to call it. You want a Guy that'll take the time to consider your new world parts on an antique car. You should get a full print out of all the before and after adjustments along with specs. This may be stuff you already thought of but I just want to see it go well for you.
1973dusterkid
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its about 5 miles away
1968FormulaS340
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5 miles is fine. Set the ride height, get the wheels pointing mostly straight ahead and take it slow on the way to the shop.
zhandfull
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and make sure all the nuts and bolts are tight
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