Re: [Chrysler300] 300 G Wheel Alignment

[Andy Mikonis <r41hp@xxxxxxxxx>]

Lauren, the Factory specs are as follows from Group 2
Page 6 of the manual:

Camber Left + 1/2  (+/- 1/4) 
Camber right + 1/4 (+/- 1/4)
Caster + 3/4  (+/- 1/2)
Toe-in 3/32" to 5/32" ( 1/8" preferred)

Height from the 300G supplement, p. 4:

"The difference in the height between the floor and
the measuring points on each lower control arm (lowest
point on the ball joint housing and underside of
bushing housing between the flanges of arm) should be
1 3/4 inches.  This height must be maintained + or -
1/8 inch with the maximum differential from the right
to the left of 1/8 inch."

My recommendation would be to start with the stock
specs, and then you can tweak it later if you like. 
At least that way you might be able to tell the
difference in the settings.

That said, my ol' mechanic mentor recommended Zero
Toe-in when converting to radial tires.  Anyone have
any thoughts about that?

Andy


--- Lauren Lampi <lampi300@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi 300 Group,
> 
> Getting close to "On the Road Again" for the Black G
>  HT.
> 
> I need the "Group Recommended Alignment Specs"  for
> the 300 G.
> 
> I have an alignment appointment with the Chrysler
> Dealership on Friday.
> 
> They don't have alignment specs for the early cars,
> but I told them
> 
> I would get the "correct specs".
> 
> The front end was rebuilt with new ball joints,
> bushings, tie rod ends, etc.
> 
> Also, put KYB shocks at all 4 corners.
> 
> The wire wheels were built with polished stainless
> spokes and 
> 
> are  15"  by   7"  wide.
> 
> The tires are Diamond Back Classic Radials,  235 /
> 75  by  15".
> 
> 
> I printed and saved the Wheel alignment articles
> from  16 May 2000
> 
> that were printed on the 300 club site.
> 
> Recommended Alignment specs in the article were:
> 
> 0  Camber  ( or as close as you can get ).
> 
> 2  1/2  positive caster on the right wheel.
> 
> 2  1/4  positive caster on the left wheel.
> 
> Toe     1/8  inch  IN.
> 
> The article also mentioned to be careful not to
> tighten the steering box adjustment "too much"
> 
> when you have radial tires on a "non radial car".
> 
> 
> Do these Alignment specs appear to be " in the
> ballpark "
> 
> for our 300's ?
> 
> Are there any specs on " how high up to set the the
> torsion bars "?
> 
> From ground to bottom of bumper or ground to bottom
> of front wheel  opening.
> 
> 300ly
> 
> Lauren R Lampi
> Grand Rapids, MN
> 300 G
> 
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
> 
> 



 
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