Subframe Alignment Issues

[1969CamaroRS]

Hi Steve,

I am assuming you mean 3/8" off center to the right for the front sub-frame (as opposed to the angle in regards to the centerline of the vehicle). I think 1/4-3/8" was pretty much within standard tolerance.

Have you checked any points on your subframe to the Fisher body specs?

From: http://www.1stgencamaro.net/frame.htm

If you do that I think it should tell if you you are mostly straight of if there is an issue with something being bent, that you should worry about.




I just recently aligned mine. Did you check to see if your rear end was centered in the vehicle? Mine was about 3/8" offset to the passenger side and was throwing off all the other measurements because of that. I checked before I redid my front and rear suspension so I would have a baseline, which after the suspension was redone ended up fixing the issue and was able to get everything nice and dead on.


As far as getting the 3/8" mis-alignment out for the front sub-frame. You could try supporting the car on jack stands, loosening your body mounts and use some bar clamps between the sub-frame and body to nudge things in place. It is going to be harder to do with motor in due to the weight. You should have at least 1/8-1/4" play to help correct things, but I am not sure I worry too much about 3/8" (I know I am picky too).

Perhaps someone with more experience will chime in, but I hope this helps!