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03-17-2019, 05:56 PM | #1 |
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Wheel alignment specs for 1948 car
I need to get alignment done.Can anyone please give me the specs?
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03-17-2019, 06:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: Wheel alignment specs for 1948 car
1/8" toe in. No other adjustment normally required. If your axle is bent, that's a different story, and can only be adjusted by certain truck suspension shops.
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03-17-2019, 08:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: Wheel alignment specs for 1948 car
The above info is incorrect. The toe in for 1948 Ford car is 1/16 in.
Caster setting is +41/2 degrees, Camber is + 1/4 to 1 degree, King Pin Inclination is 8 degrees, King Pin Dia. is .812 in. Source: 1935 to 48 Motor's Repair Manual Page 440. Last edited by 19Fordy; 03-18-2019 at 10:30 AM. |
03-17-2019, 08:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: Wheel alignment specs for 1948 car
I think anywhere between those to figures is fine BUT are your tyres radials or crossplys?
You can do it yourself . I just made this up for doing it .
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03-17-2019, 10:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: Wheel alignment specs for 1948 car
19Fordy has the right toe in number as listed in the 39-48 Service Manual. I took my 46 Super Deluxe to the local Ford dealer to have the toe in checked, and supplied the specs. The Technician had to convert the 1/16" to degrees, as their alignment computer worked in degrees.
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03-18-2019, 01:19 AM | #6 |
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03-18-2019, 11:22 PM | #7 |
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Re: Wheel alignment specs for 1948 car
To update had a pro alignment done today. Best $69 i've spent in a while. Toe was way out noticeable difference in the way the car drives
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03-18-2019, 11:25 PM | #8 |
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Re: Wheel alignment specs for 1948 car
For reference, do you know what degree they used?
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03-19-2019, 12:46 AM | #9 |
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Re: Wheel alignment specs for 1948 car
Tink . Toe 0 degree.01
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