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Old 07-19-2015, 04:37 AM   #1
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Great post. I have a very distinct vibration @ 35-40 and 65-70. Brought it in for balance. That inside edge is right at tread bars and between that and an alignment from replacing a trailing arm it needs an alignment and rears this week.

What does a proper alignment make the rears sit like? As far in on that inner edge? Should we be telling the alignment guy anything?
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Great post. I have a very distinct vibration @ 35-40 and 65-70. Brought it in for balance. That inside edge is right at tread bars and between that and an alignment from replacing a trailing arm it needs an alignment and rears this week.

What does a proper alignment make the rears sit like? As far in on that inner edge? Should we be telling the alignment guy anything?
Common wisdom is to get as much negative camber OUT of the rear wheels. It will always be somewhat negative because the nature of the stock suspension.

Second, and probably more important, get the rear toe as close to 0 deg. as possible. Most people think the inside wear is caused by negative camber but its usually because of too much toe.

The rear will be much more lively at 0 toe, which most people like because the car rotates easier, some people find it "twitchy".
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