hpfiend Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hey guys, Reading Mustang Performance Handbook 2 it suggests I put my car up on a frame rack to check it for trueness before going crazy with the suspension/chassis.... I did the cross measurements before I bought it and put sfc's, torqueboxes on a week later but this may be more accurate.. Anyone know how to go about doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 a simple alignment rack is all you need for a check.. if any rear tweaking needs done, then its off to a frame rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 ah I see- does anyone know of a shop with an alignment rack and personnel that knows how to use it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 ummm <---- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 to check for trueness of a car you need all the factory specs for measurements. you cant just use a typical measuring tape. there are specific tools for this. im sure if you car was never wrecked your going to be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 to check for trueness of a car you need all the factory specs for measurements. you cant just use a typical measuring tape. there are specific tools for this. im sure if you car was never wrecked your going to be okay. unless he has alot of power and twists the body........wait this is on a mustang, forget what i just said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I'm going to suggest nelson frame and axle. they can tell you if the car is straight or not beyond just measuring camber caster and toe. an alignment rack can tell you weather or not the steering and suspension is straight but a real frame shop can tell you if the unibody it all bolts to is any good hope this helps and you are of course more than welcome to stop by ntb and get your alignment checked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'm going to suggest nelson frame and axle. they can tell you if the car is straight or not beyond just measuring camber caster and toe. an alignment rack can tell you weather or not the steering and suspension is straight but a real frame shop can tell you if the unibody it all bolts to is any good hope this helps and you are of course more than welcome to stop by ntb and get your alignment checked Thanks- that is what I was thinking would be involved... appreciate the reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 unless he has alot of power and twists the body........wait this is on a mustang, forget what i just said. this is true. I have twisted a few chevys. I like it when the windshield cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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