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Re: DIY Front End Alignment
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Originally Posted by LostMy65
Well, I ran strings parallel with the back wheels and checked it couple places along the frame to make sure they were right on parallel.
The front wheels were about 3/4" toe out. So I put them at 1/8 inch toe in and now it shimmys when I get up above 40mph. It drives straight, but it shimmys. Before it would pull whichever way I was turning, but it didn't shimmy. Any idea what to check?
Oh, it isn't a wheel out of balance, because I know that feel. This you can feel the front end shimmying side to side.
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My initial thought is that the wider track of the front discs might have affected your initial measurements?
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1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit
1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed
1995 Dodge Dakota Sport
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