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Old 09-25-2014 | 11:38 AM
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Default MWC full front race kit, what specs should i use for alignment

Once I finally get the spindles back, again, long story, I'm putting on MWC k member, both A arms, spindle, Viking DA coil overs, flaming river manual rack, Burkhart lightweight steering column, and 4" Weld wheels.

I want to know if I should use the factory alignment specs or is there something better strictly for drag use. After a quick search I found the factory specs to be this

camber 0.40* +/- 0.50*
caster 4.80* +/- 0.50*
total toe 0.00 +/- 0.20*
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You need as much caster as you can get within range of adjustment and camber at zero and toe 1/16 in.

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I'm going to assume the above was a typo/confusion of terms. You will want as much caster as you can get, and camber at 0. No caster would make that thing steer like a forklift, especially at speed
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Thanks guys. I think I understand what you're both saying about the caster. Want the axis on more of the horizontal side than more vertical. That's the best I can explain it
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Correct. I just wanted to make sure it was clarified before you had your alignment guy try to set it to 0*. Your next post here would have read something to the effect of " So I have to fight my car down the road..." I see he came back and corrected it.
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