I also struggle with caster (or is it camber?) alignment on w-body

[98OldsIntrigue]

I also struggle with caster (or camber??) alignment on w-body ...

 

It sure looks like "replace worn suspension parts" (and possibly the big ol' motor-mount) is the NORMAL starting place, and then (on my Intrigue) there's a kinda/sorta bizarre process of re-drilling the (three) openings atop the strut towers according to a drilling template to achieve camber, which leads me to "presume" that this type rack and pinion suspension is kinda/sorta "designed" to come from the factory with LIMITED alignment requirements --- and that perhaps toe in/toe out IS (about) the "only typical alignment concerns" that one "should realistically have" --- PROVIDED the other serviceable front end parts are "relatively new" --- again, at least as pertains a 2nd Gen Intrigue?

 

I'm aware (I think) caster OR camber (but not both) is a 1st priority --- but can't recall which-is-which ,,, and also aware Alignment Shop (not me) does this job --- but GOING to the Shop "totally blind of the process" makes me - well - nervous.

[digitaloutsider]

This is not an FAQ thread. Moved.

[98OldsIntrigue]

This is not an FAQ thread. Moved.

Thanks kindly.

[Galaxie500XL]

This article is a pretty decent starting point..

 

http://yospeed.com/wheel-alignment-explained-camber-caster-toe/

[digitaloutsider]

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