Alignment spec suggestions

[Flchallenger]

I know this has talked about a lot but I can't find any threads on it. I have a 71 challenger with QA1 upper control arms and adjustable strut rods. Also a QA 1 k frame with 1" sway bar. Poly bushings. bilstein shocks. What specs should I tell the alignment guy I want this set to if I just drive on the street and want to handle decent.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

It depends on the feel you want & the way you drive .
Start with 1/2-1* negative camber if you like to corner hard more camber will help keep the tires planted .
3-4* caster this will pull the wheels straight but the more you add the harder it is to turn the vehicle
1/16 toe in

 

[Challenger RTA]

It depends on the feel you want & the way you drive .
Start with 1/2-1* negative camber if you like to corner hard more camber will help keep the tires planted .
3-4* caster this will pull the wheels straight but the more you add the harder it is to turn the vehicle
1/16 toe in

Correct. The more neg camber the more neg effects in tire wear and other things.More caster will give you a better feel of the road. Toe in,the toe angle can have some draw-backs. Excessive toe settings can cause the steering to feel shaky and skate when you hit a bump. It will also cause excessive tire wear.feathering. All thee setting work in combination. A drag car is set up to have 0 toe. When aliened the car is lifted as if it was launching and toe is set to 0 for less rolling resistance. You don't want that for a driver.

 

[Flchallenger]

I have power steering so additional caster shouldn't be a problem. I have a firm feel stage 2. What does toe do.

 

[Flchallenger]

I have pretty wide tires on the front would that impact camber more. more wear on tires?

 

[cudaragtop]

This Skosh chart has been floating around for quite a while. Gives some common alignment starting points.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Simply you are over thinking and you thinking is correct.The skosh chart is the best reference you will find. A good alignment Pro will know what to do when you tell them how you want to drive. Or follow QA1 specs if any. Also have a full tank of gas when you get it aligned.

 

[Flchallenger]

Great advice thanks so much

 

[MoparCarGuy]

FWIW - Press and hold the ALT key and type the number 0176 to get the degree symbol.
Helps when talking alignment and also with timing specs.

 

[Flchallenger]

Never knew that. ° Yep works.