New Alignment - does it seem right ?

[Raven855]

Here are the specs I have for the springs:
Eibach Prokit (Front)425-530 (drop) 1.50
(Rear) 200-300 (drop) 1.50
Eibach ProKit Convertible (Front)460-570 (drop) 1.50
(Rear)170-310 (drop) 1.50
Eibach ProKit Coupe (Front)460-570 (drop) 1.50
(Rear)200-250 (drop) 1.50
Eibach Racekit (Front)700-850 (drop) ?
(Rear)200-260 (drop) ?
Eibach Sportline (Front)425-630 (drop) 2.00
(Rear)140-295 (drop) 2.00
Ford Motorsports B (Front)425-530 (drop) 1.50
(Rear)200-300 (drop) 0.75

These are kits that cover all the fox bodies. I would be interested in seeing a pic of the Eibach springs for ID purposes. If you had the Eibach ProKit Coupe installed, your Konis were blown. But you probably know that. In the old classic mustang you stode a good chance of blowing out the shock towers too. What is the number on your Konis? I would be getting this car over to a good frame shop to have your frame checked. Not necessarily because of damage but the cars new were known for having the body misalaigned and I doubt it has ever been checked.

[jamman]

Here are the specs I have for the springs:
Eibach Prokit (Front)425-530 (drop) 1.50
(Rear) 200-300 (drop) 1.50
Eibach ProKit Convertible (Front)460-570 (drop) 1.50
(Rear)170-310 (drop) 1.50
Eibach ProKit Coupe (Front)460-570 (drop) 1.50
(Rear)200-250 (drop) 1.50
Eibach Racekit (Front)700-850 (drop) ?
(Rear)200-260 (drop) ?
Eibach Sportline (Front)425-630 (drop) 2.00
(Rear)140-295 (drop) 2.00
Ford Motorsports B (Front)425-530 (drop) 1.50
(Rear)200-300 (drop) 0.75

These are kits that cover all the fox bodies. I would be interested in seeing a pic of the Eibach springs for ID purposes. If you had the Eibach ProKit Coupe installed, your Konis were blown. But you probably know that. In the old classic mustang you stode a good chance of blowing out the shock towers too. What is the number on your Konis? I would be getting this car over to a good frame shop to have your frame checked. Not necessarily because of damage but the cars new were known for having the body misalaigned and I doubt it has ever been checked.

I don't have the Eibach's anymore as I sold them after installing the FMS B's so I don't know what number they were ... I do know the car rode like a lumber wagon ..

Also the car has welded sub frame rails on it ...

[jamman]

Not necessarily because of damage but the cars new were known for having the body misalaigned and I doubt it has ever been checked.

How can you fix a body misalignment if it was off ?? Is that a K-member adjustment ??

[SVOeric]

the k-member has slots in it, yes.

[Raven855]

How can you fix a body misalignment if it was off ?? Is that a K-member adjustment ??

That can be part of it. One of the best things you can do to your SVO or Fox body is install the SFC's which you have done. I have always felt that they should be the very first thing that is done if you have a daily driver and especially if you like to race. They help with grounding issues, keeping the wrinkles out of the roof and help get consistent results on the race track and autocross course. Depending on your SCCA group and how competitive you are they could get you kicked out of G stock. Ideally you should have the framed aligned before you install SFC's or install a roll bar/cage. The best is to try to locate a frame shop that has a lazer machine for checking. If the body is out they have means of making adjustments and zeroing in the front K member. I have a 2r that will be undergoing this soon in the next few months as I have some SFC's going in and an IRS. You can check it with a plumb bobs, string, a level floor and tape measures, but it can be very time consuming. I have paid as little as $50 bucks for having it checked and have spent $225 for a car that had been "off roaded". I will also add that is a place I take all my cars and it is at their convience. Don't know what the real world charges.

[Raven855]

Notice the plumb bobs in the pic, the chalk marks on the floor. This was setting up and checking Vinces car for an initial front end alignment and k member alignment. But much of the same procedure is used for checking the frame. In the other pic you can see some of the slots in the kmember that Eric mentioned.

[SR71-SVO]

Alignment

I work as a technician and alignment tech those measurements are bad.Did you have them drill out facory plates to make adjustments,if not you will not get the camber better. At the shop I work at there is an extra fee for that,most people do not want to pay for.Unless the car has been in a front end wreck or something there should not be anything bent.What is the condition of your balljoints?They should have checked all your parts before even doing an Alignment if you have bad parts they must be corrected before proceeding or you will have invalid measurements.Worn balljoints will have a bad camber reading also.loose spindle nuts,hub bearings loose can also give an inacurate camber reading.There is alot involved with doing a proper alignment if your tires are bald on the inside edge and good in the middle or the outer edge it will efect alignment readings but not to the extent that your settings are at.I also sent you a PM.