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Front End Alignment
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Ghost Adjuster
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My 37 120 front end is way out of alignment specification.Does anyone have information on the tools alignment shops used to bend the king pin forgings to bring the front end back where it should be. I have replaced all the parts necessary to take the ware out of all the moving parts.Thanks Tom

Posted on: 2012/7/12 0:33
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Re: Front End Alignment
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Tom (B?) - NO NO NO! Sorry for the shouting, but I've seen way too many bent wheel supports. The adjustment is by the inserts at the end of the shock absorber (where the upper bolt goes through). These inserts are available with different offsets to adjust caster. The camber is shimmed at the two bolts connecting the two lower control arms. (did I get the caster/camber right?)
I believe the 37 shop manual is on this site for your review (or any 35-41 manual should have the necessary illustrations).
Your local alignment shop will NOT have the inserts, however I believe they are available as a set (use what you need and return the rest) from most of the Packard vendors, or lemme know if you have a problem finding them, I've got a coffee can of them here.

DAF

Posted on: 2012/7/12 0:41
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Re: Front End Alignment
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G'day (Ghost Adjuster) Tom,
to PackardInfo. And a request, could you please include your '37 120 in the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo?

Posted on: 2012/7/12 2:49
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