Alignment Specifications ?

bobhudsonMember

I had steering alignment checked this week. Found the front toe to be -1/32" so we adjusted to that +1/8" to agree with what I have seen in my manual and read on the forum. I had experienced minor straight line wandering on uneven road surfaces and under steer in turns and this did improve those conditions.

A complete check was done but no other adjustments were accomplished at this time since I need to evaluate my suspension further for ride height and level.

I was further reviewing my manual and came across Tech Service Bulletin No. 13 dated Aug 2, 1974.
Chassis Article No. 33-S Alignment Specification Revised to change Front Toe-in to 3/8" from the previous 1/8". No other chassis changes were included in that revision nor was the change reason stated.

Does anyone have any historical knowledge or reasoning why DeTomaso/Ford may have increased the toe-in? Has or does anyone have this setup on their car.

Any comments on the pros or cons of 3/8" toe-in?

Bob

4/26/154:46 PM

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