RE: [Chrysler300] I have a 'G idea!

[Ryan Hill <ryan_hillc300@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm not sure what you would be trying to accomplish by adjusting your toe-in so dramatically? Toe in is the number of degrees between the wheel centerline from the front of the front wheel to rear of the front wheel. The left and right adjustment to the tie-rods are only going to reposition your steering wheel center and greatly increase your rolling resistance and tire wear; assuming you don't have a toe-out situation now. 

 

If there was a section of subframe grafted in, it should be checked at an alignment shop to ensure all of the key points are within allowable tollerances. If they are, an alignment to factory settings should eliminate any effects of the accident damage. If the subframe is bent or the new grafted on portions were not placed correctly, you would need to have that corrected before you could ever align the car properly. Basically, if its bent beyond the scope of adjustment, you'll never get it aligned properly. You're not only concerned about toe-in, caster and camber would play a bigger part when it comes to pulling to the left or right, assuming all other components are working correctly.

Ryan Hill (Vancouver, B.C.)

'65 Chrysler 300

'68 Dodge Charger


 


To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: brandt300g@xxxxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:19:20 -0700
Subject: [Chrysler300] I have a 'G idea!


  



Hello everyone in 300sville!
 
Well, after all checked out down at a local place hear, my G was pulling to the left abruptly because front bearings had to be replaced, adjustments were made a little looser and tighter than some of my adjustments, and that's it I think folks! All front suspension components seemed fine, wheel cylinders and brake hoses seemed fine (so another fellow who works there told me). I should have had Dave, their '300 guy', that I call there do it but he had to work on other things. Okay, enough! So movin' on, I don't know if I ever stated on this listserver that my G had been hit in an accident pretty darn hard on the left front!! Part of the subframe, the front right corner 'pieces', were from another car and were welded into place on mine in the 60s or 70s likely. I have a bad feeling that that might have something to do with it! The whole time I have had Melissa, (my G), I'ts been pulling to the right, sometimes more than others. I have had her now for 10
years and went through entire brakes at leaste 5 to 6 times since day 1. ...........Now, hears an idea, why can't I just 'toe in' my right front wheel 3 to 4 turns of the tie rods and maybe 1 to 2 turns to 'toe in' my left front!!?? Think It's woth a shot? Sure, it will be more wear on my tires but maybe that's necessary to override or correct the problem. It would be like 'robbing Peter a little to pay Paul'. If a former accident is my problem, it will be simpler than a whole subframe change!Any suggestions? Thank you kindly in advance and I'll see you all at Carmel!!
 
Sincerely & 300ly, Brandt H J w/ a G.

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