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torino75
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Posted: 27-April-2006 at 4:25PM |
Hi, i'm about to take my torino out of storage and i need to get alignement done. i wanted to give the mre book's settings a try on the specs i.e. caster, camber, etc... i ordered the book but it won't be here in time. Anyone with the book is willing to share this lil bit of info would be very gratefull. Thnx. Syl-20
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GranTorinoMan
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These are Wheel Alignment Specifications from Chilton's Repair & Tune and Tune-Up Guide: 1975 Torino: Caster Range (deg).............3 1/4 Positive to 4 3/4 Positive Caster Pref Setting..............4 Positive Camber Range (deg)...........Left 1/4 Negative to 1 1/4 Positive, ....Right 1/2 Negative to 1 Positive Camber Pref Setting.............Left 1/2 Positive, Right 1/4 Positive Toe-in (inches)....................0 to 3/8 King-Pin Inclination (deg).....9 Wheel Pivot Ratio (deg).......Inner 20, Outer 18 1/16
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Psquare75
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All well and good... but MRE gives better specs for handling, which I used in my Cougar. I'd list em, but I can't find my damn book |
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Paul
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Torinogts73c
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I found my book finally here are the specs. caster +3 to +5 1/2 degrees with less than 1 degree difference side to side. Camber 0 to -1/2 degrees and toe in1/16 to 1/8 inch. Gary |
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Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,15 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD, Ford Ranger parts hauler
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