Rear Wheel Alignment

[SIXt7]

Can anyone suggest a shop in Southeast Michigan for a rear wheel alignment? Found a couple of guys who will do front wheel but they get real nervous when talking about rear wheel. And...which shims to use...slotted or otherwise? Thanks.

 

[TJay]

SIXt7, (hope you don't mind a C-3er jumping in here) I can't tell you of a shop in Michigan. But I can tell you, you'll need to find a shop with a "Hunter Digital Aligner". These are the best unit, when it comes to any alignment, but awsome for 4 wheel adjustments. Below is a picture of a Corvette on a "Hunter" unit. (sorry it's a C-3) Hope this helps in some small way.

 

[JohnZ]

Slim's Alignment Service, 16930 E. 10 Mile Road in Eastpointe, (586) 775-7765, been there for 75 years. they know Corvettes, do them all the time, and have shims in stock - you don't have to take your own with you.

 

[brumbach]

Can't recommend anyone in your area but strongly suggest using slotted shims. The ones with holes requires much more work to install. I learned the hard way. Bill

Can anyone suggest a shop in Southeast Michigan for a rear wheel alignment? Found a couple of guys who will do front wheel but they get real nervous when talking about rear wheel. And...which shims to use...slotted or otherwise? Thanks.

 

[61 Silver]

Can't recommend anyone in your area but strongly suggest using slotted shims. The ones with holes requires much more work to install. I learned the hard way. Bill

Hi! Bill

I do the same thing except for I use the the double hole shims on the out side and the slotted shims for alignment. Then I can key (I use a plastic tie wrap) the shims together so that I do not loose any shims.

SIXt7

After your alignment, check the shims for a few weeks to insure that everything is tight. I haven't had it happen to me, but I have heard of shims falling out.

Ray

 

[Geek's 65]

I haven't had it happen to me, but I have heard of shims falling out.

Ray

Great idea. It happened to me. Lucky my kid heard them falling out (no side pipes) going around a corner. Took it back and the guys ordered a whole new set of stainless shims, realigned the car's rear end, and gave me the balance of the shims for my "trouble". took a picture of both sides and use the pic to count shims every once in a while. Haven't lost any since but like the TieWrap idea.