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    3/17/2022 7:55 AM  #1

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Line up specs for Shelby drop with stock 65 spindles

    What are the specs on a 65 with shelby drop and stock spindles?

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    3/17/2022 9:29 AM  #2

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    Re: Line up specs for Shelby drop with stock 65 spindles

    3-5 pos caster
    Zero camber
    1/8” toe-in

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    3/17/2022 10:51 AM  #3

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    Re: Line up specs for Shelby drop with stock 65 spindles

    If you drive your car a lot, MS has the formula!  However, I drive mine very little, but when I do it goes fast around lots of corners. So I say, as much caster as you can get (nice to have same on both sides), as much negative camber as you can afford, and as near neutral on toe as you can stand. I find the tires I run get expensive after you get to 1.5 degrees of negative camber. Thats why I usually run only 3 to 4 degrees on a car I have driven to the track, So I have enough rubber to get home. If I go in the trailer, 5+ degrees works well! Bet you can't tell I am ready for race season!!!!

     

    3/17/2022 3:17 PM  #4

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    Re: Line up specs for Shelby drop with stock 65 spindles

    As much positive caster as you can get, but you'll be limited to how much adjustment the strut rods have (assuming you have adjustable strut rods).  3.75 degrees is about max.  I have 3.75 on the right side and 3.5 on the left to prevent wander from road crown.  It seems to work very well.

    0.5 degrees negative camber seems to work very well for me.  No adverse tire wear noticed, and it holds the road great in a turn due to the greatly improved camber curve.  I'd say it handles better now that it did without the drop with 1.5 degrees negative camber. 

    1/8" of toe in, or 1/16" per side toe in if you prefer.  Start with equal length tie rods and adjust both rods evenly to get to your goal.  That will center the steering.  If the wheel is off after that, pull it and center it.  Likely someone did that in the past and got it wrong. 
     

     

    3/17/2022 6:56 PM  #5

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    Re: Line up specs for Shelby drop with stock 65 spindles

    Thanks guys

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