Alignment specs?

[ScoJack]

Going to be rebuilding the front end of my GN this weekend. Have everything I need to do the job. Going to have it aligned sometime next week. What are the best settings for the caster/camber/etc for a average street going G-Body?

Using all new parts (save for the shocks) on this build.

Thanks for any advice.



Scott

[SLO_Z28]

0.5 degrees negative camber, as much caster as you can get while still getting 0.5 camber, and 1/16th toe in.

[UMI Tech]

^^^ Agree as above.

[Tony_SS]

Is there such a thing as too much caster?

[ScoJack]

Thanks guys.

[MonzaRacer]

Honestly go with stock g body specs and then read your tires. Unless your suspension is modified be careful how much negative camber you can dial in.
Stock specs are attached. According to GM specs max negative would be 0 degrees,,,Honestly unless you have added some modified parts,,,,I woud ask for -0.25 to -0.30 degree, Unless you have installed offset upper control arms(repair parts for sagging frames) but installed to allow for more negative rather than positive camber. Max caster spec is 4 degrees, dont forget to have them allow 0.5 degrees more positive cater on the right side to allow for road crown. I would stick with stock toes specs for that car THEN read the tire, feathering will indicate wither too much toe in or toe out.
Honestly unless the car has had some camber curve mods,,,,be careful or your car wont handle well AND be very odd handling.
Why am I mentioning this,, I do alignments for a living AND I do help people set up cars from time to time.

[ScoJack]

Honestly go with stock g body specs and then read your tires. Unless your suspension is modified be careful how much negative camber you can dial in.
Stock specs are attached. According to GM specs max negative would be 0 degrees,,,Honestly unless you have added some modified parts,,,,I woud ask for -0.25 to -0.30 degree, Unless you have installed offset upper control arms(repair parts for sagging frames) but installed to allow for more negative rather than positive camber. Max caster spec is 4 degrees, dont forget to have them allow 0.5 degrees more positive cater on the right side to allow for road crown. I would stick with stock toes specs for that car THEN read the tire, feathering will indicate wither too much toe in or toe out.
Honestly unless the car has had some camber curve mods,,,,be careful or your car wont handle well AND be very odd handling.
Why am I mentioning this,, I do alignments for a living AND I do help people set up cars from time to time.

Thanks. Sorry for the late reply. Been real busy around here this week.

Heading out later for the alignment so this helps alot.