Alignment specs needed
#1
Alignment specs needed
and yes, ive been searching. Im going to perform my own aligment due to every shop using the lazy "toe and go" method. Ram 2WD SS/T if it makes a difference. just want to know what some DIY'ers found to be a good setup for daily driving. the last shop I brought the truck to didnt touch the caster/camber after I specifically told them it will need to be adjusted, ball joints were replaced. well of course they didnt touch the caster/camber, just the toe. It pulls to the right and the tires are severly tapered. The truck doesnt haul much anymore so I dont need as much toe for towing. I was thinking 1/16" (or .10*) toe in and -.10* camber, caster will be tweaked to eliminate the pull to the right.
Thanks!
*edit* also looking for info on dropping the truck, I dont see any stickies for 2nd Gens. Just looking for possible parts sources and techniques.
Thanks!
*edit* also looking for info on dropping the truck, I dont see any stickies for 2nd Gens. Just looking for possible parts sources and techniques.
Last edited by 34blazer; 04-20-2013 at 02:20 PM.
#2
and yes, ive been searching. Im going to perform my own aligment due to every shop using the lazy "toe and go" method. Ram 2WD SS/T if it makes a difference. just want to know what some DIY'ers found to be a good setup for daily driving. the last shop I brought the truck to didnt touch the caster/camber after I specifically told them it will need to be adjusted, ball joints were replaced. well of course they didnt touch the caster/camber, just the toe. It pulls to the right and the tires are severly tapered. The truck doesnt haul much anymore so I dont need as much toe for towing. I was thinking 1/16" (or .10*) toe in and -.10* camber, caster will be tweaked to eliminate the pull to the right.
Thanks!
*edit* also looking for info on dropping the truck, I dont see any stickies for 2nd Gens. Just looking for possible parts sources and techniques.
Thanks!
*edit* also looking for info on dropping the truck, I dont see any stickies for 2nd Gens. Just looking for possible parts sources and techniques.
Dave
#3
Ok great, thanks. Also wanted to know if anyone has deviated from "factory specs" and improved the alignment?
*edit*
Not so much....LOL
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/faq.php...y&titlesonly=0
but thanks anyway
*edit*
Not so much....LOL
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/faq.php...y&titlesonly=0
but thanks anyway
Last edited by 34blazer; 04-20-2013 at 03:20 PM.
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ALIGNMENT
4 x 2 & 4 x 4
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT lbs.
WHEEL BASE inches
PREFERRED CASTER ± 1.00°
PREFERRED CAMBER ± 0.50°
4 x 2 6,010 118.7 3.40° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 118.7 3.40° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,010 134.7 3.60° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 134.7 3.60° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 138.7 3.70° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 154.7 3.85° 0.50°
4 x 2 8,800 134.7 3.45° 0.50°
4 x 2 8,800 138.7 3.50° 0.50°
4 x 2 8,800 154.7 3.65° 0.50°
4 x 2 10,500 134.7 3.25° 0.50°
4 x 2 10,500 154.7 3.45° 0.50°
4 x 4 6,400 118.7 3.10 Not Set
4 x 4 6,400 134.7 3.25 Not Set
4 x 4 6,400/6,600 138.7 3.40 Not Set
4 x 4 6,400/6,600 154.7 3.55 Not Set
4 x 4 8,800 134.7 3.10 Not Set
4 x 4 8,800 138.7 3.15 Not Set
4 x 4 8,800 154.7 3.25 Not Set
4 x 4 10,500 134.7 2.90 Not Set
4 x 4 10,500 154.7 3.00 Not Set
CAB-CHASSIS VEHICLES
4 x 2 / 4 x 4 8,800 134.7 Caster Correction Measurement Not Set
*4 x 2 / 4 x 4 11,000 138.7 Not Set
*4 x 2 / 4 x 4 11,000 162.7 Not Set
Preferred Total Toe-In 0.10° (± 0.10°)
Preferred Cross Caster 0° (± 0.5°)
Preferred Cross Camber 0° (± 0.5°)
Thrust Angle 0° (± 0.4°)
NOTE: *4 x 2 11,000 GVW has a solid front axle with link/coil suspension system.
4 x 2 & 4 x 4
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT lbs.
WHEEL BASE inches
PREFERRED CASTER ± 1.00°
PREFERRED CAMBER ± 0.50°
4 x 2 6,010 118.7 3.40° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 118.7 3.40° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,010 134.7 3.60° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 134.7 3.60° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 138.7 3.70° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 154.7 3.85° 0.50°
4 x 2 8,800 134.7 3.45° 0.50°
4 x 2 8,800 138.7 3.50° 0.50°
4 x 2 8,800 154.7 3.65° 0.50°
4 x 2 10,500 134.7 3.25° 0.50°
4 x 2 10,500 154.7 3.45° 0.50°
4 x 4 6,400 118.7 3.10 Not Set
4 x 4 6,400 134.7 3.25 Not Set
4 x 4 6,400/6,600 138.7 3.40 Not Set
4 x 4 6,400/6,600 154.7 3.55 Not Set
4 x 4 8,800 134.7 3.10 Not Set
4 x 4 8,800 138.7 3.15 Not Set
4 x 4 8,800 154.7 3.25 Not Set
4 x 4 10,500 134.7 2.90 Not Set
4 x 4 10,500 154.7 3.00 Not Set
CAB-CHASSIS VEHICLES
4 x 2 / 4 x 4 8,800 134.7 Caster Correction Measurement Not Set
*4 x 2 / 4 x 4 11,000 138.7 Not Set
*4 x 2 / 4 x 4 11,000 162.7 Not Set
Preferred Total Toe-In 0.10° (± 0.10°)
Preferred Cross Caster 0° (± 0.5°)
Preferred Cross Camber 0° (± 0.5°)
Thrust Angle 0° (± 0.4°)
NOTE: *4 x 2 11,000 GVW has a solid front axle with link/coil suspension system.
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#8
Nice! Thank you!
[QUOTE=master tech;3004406]ALIGNMENT
4 x 2
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT lbs.
WHEEL BASE inches
PREFERRED CASTER ± 1.00°
PREFERRED CAMBER ± 0.50°
4 x 2 6,010 118.7 3.40° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 118.7 3.40° 0.50°Preferred Total Toe-In 0.10° (± 0.10°)
Preferred Cross Caster 0° (± 0.5°)
Preferred Cross Camber 0° (± 0.5°)
Thrust Angle 0° (± 0.4°)
QUOTE]
[QUOTE=master tech;3004406]ALIGNMENT
4 x 2
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT lbs.
WHEEL BASE inches
PREFERRED CASTER ± 1.00°
PREFERRED CAMBER ± 0.50°
4 x 2 6,010 118.7 3.40° 0.50°
4 x 2 6,400 118.7 3.40° 0.50°Preferred Total Toe-In 0.10° (± 0.10°)
Preferred Cross Caster 0° (± 0.5°)
Preferred Cross Camber 0° (± 0.5°)
Thrust Angle 0° (± 0.4°)
QUOTE]
#10
BUMP.
On my last weekend I finally got around to the alignment. Holy ****! Royal Auto in Ohio really messed it up! Started with Caster and found the passenger side was set at 3.86*, couldve been more as I tried to get the truck as level as possible but probably didnt. Reset to 3.16. The camber was set to +0.5*, which I figured since nothing was touched after I marked the mounting points after ball joint replacment. Reset that to -0.1* per factory spec. Toe was horrible, 17/32" toe in on the passenger side, about the same(if not more) on the driverside, so about -1.70*. When turned to lock the inside of the tire was completley off the ground, no wonder the outside of the tires are severly scuffed. Since I used to haul tools/materials the camber went way more positive and pulled the toe way in. Brand new tires were out of balance, out of round after 10K miles. Reset toe to -0.10* or about 1/32". First test drive and no more pull to the left, steering feels way better too. Id recommend any DIY'er to perform or at least CHECK their alignment, its a little time consuming but worth it. Pleny of videos on youtube to watch.
On my last weekend I finally got around to the alignment. Holy ****! Royal Auto in Ohio really messed it up! Started with Caster and found the passenger side was set at 3.86*, couldve been more as I tried to get the truck as level as possible but probably didnt. Reset to 3.16. The camber was set to +0.5*, which I figured since nothing was touched after I marked the mounting points after ball joint replacment. Reset that to -0.1* per factory spec. Toe was horrible, 17/32" toe in on the passenger side, about the same(if not more) on the driverside, so about -1.70*. When turned to lock the inside of the tire was completley off the ground, no wonder the outside of the tires are severly scuffed. Since I used to haul tools/materials the camber went way more positive and pulled the toe way in. Brand new tires were out of balance, out of round after 10K miles. Reset toe to -0.10* or about 1/32". First test drive and no more pull to the left, steering feels way better too. Id recommend any DIY'er to perform or at least CHECK their alignment, its a little time consuming but worth it. Pleny of videos on youtube to watch.