Alinement question

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Snake

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I have replaced everything on this front end and it will have to go for an alinement.All parts went back in with no real problims even the k frame and the t bars went it ok.what I dont like right now is my left tire is closer to the front of my fender the lower part of the fender than the right side.now when it was at the body shop they removed the doors and fenders gaps are not the same on either side but close tho.So doing an alinement does the tire move fo and aft.Any thoughts.i would post pics but my camara is being a dork right now.
 
I have replaced everything on this front end and it will have to go for an alinement.All parts went back in with no real problims even the k frame and the t bars went it ok.what I dont like right now is my left tire is closer to the front of my fender the lower part of the fender than the right side.now when it was at the body shop they removed the doors and fenders gaps are not the same on either side but close tho.So doing an alinement does the tire move fo and aft.Any thoughts.i would post pics but my camara is being a dork right now.
YES THE ADJUSTMENT YOU ARE SPEAKING OF IS CALLED "CASTER", THE OTHER TWO ADJUSTABLE ANGLES IN AN ALIGNMENT ARE "CAMBER AND TOE"
CASTER HELPS WITH STEERING EFFORT, I KNOW A CHEVY BUT IF YOU'VE EVER DRIVEN A CORVETTE THE USE ALOT OF CASTER SO THEY HANDLE LIKE THEY DO. CASTER WILL NOT WEAR TIRES LIKE CAMBER AND TOE BUT USUALLY WILL CAUSE A PULL TO THE SIDE WITH MORE POSITIVE CASTER ESPECIALLY IF THE IS A 1/2 DEGREE OR MORE OF SPLIT. THIS IS WHY A CIRCLE TRACK CAR TURNS SO EASY,CASTER SPLIT. HOPE THIS HELPS!
WADE
 
O ya thankyou sir that eases my mind.when i install my uppers i just pulled the front as far forward and the rear as far back as i could.thanks again.
 

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