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Thread: 1970 Riviera aligment specs

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    1970 Riviera aligment specs

    I just lowered my 70 Riv 2" all the way around. replaced every bushing, ball joint & grade 8 hardware. The front end shop has no listing for my car. Can anyone help with these specs. I am also looking for a passenger
    side frame horn.(frame to front bumper) Thankyou RIVGUY

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    Caster preferred is +3/4 deg..(+-1/2) deg. range is +1-1/4 to1/4 deg.
    Camber perferred 0 deg. (+- 1/2deg. ) range is +1/2 deg. to -1/2 deg.
    Toe-in preferred is 1/4 ( +-1/16 deg. )
    range is 3/16" to 5/16"
    HTH
    John
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    Positive caster helps the go straighter down the road & the steering wheel comes to center better/faster. Caster DOES NOT cause tire wear. On my Riv. I have +4* of caster. Camber -1/4* & toe at +3/16" if using radial tires. If bias ply tires +1/4"
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