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Old 04-23-2006, 02:25 PM
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Alignment Values

Truck is coming along nicely and it is time to align the front end. Heidts superride 2. Does anyone know the caster,camber, toe-in values?? Do I use MII specs?? Any help is greatly appreciated!! BTW just want to get it close emough to drive to alignment shop.
 
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MII specs should get you to alignment shop. If you don't know what the specs are supposed to be (a call to Heidts would be a logical start) I'd guess that ~ -1.0* camber, 2.0* caster and 1/16" total toe in should put it in the decently drivable range.
 
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Thanx AX! Always seem to need info from Heidts when they are closed LOL, Got a hold of them this morning, figured id wait to make sure, Here is what they told me

Caster +3*
Camber +1/2*
Toe-in 1/8"

Just thought Id share the info to all other superride 2 owners!!!
 




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