If they are using an alignment rack then yes! However tell them to remove the
mountings, then they cannot tear!!! It is an allday job. My mate has a body
shop and to straighten the chassis is not simply a pull and hey presto!
----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Schaefer
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 6:23 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment
The frame on my 72 el camino has some sag. I've never been able to get
the recommended alignment specs to optimize the installed Global West Upper
control arms. I finally found a body shop in this city who still has the
PRINTED books with the necessary specs. Shop is a semi-retired father and
son. They did collision work on my Jeep 12-15 years ago. And it looked good
for the 6-8 years I kept the car so I have a bit of confidence in them.
What do I need to question them on/ask them to check - to ensure a
thorough job? They said its a 6-7 hour job - sound reasonable? Also said
that its possible that the motor mounts will tear- they loosen them but no
guarantee that they won't tear - reasonable? Thanx.
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
