<VV> Rear Alignment Question

[Louis Armer]

Did you install one strut rod backwards or upside down?

Chuck Armer
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At 01:13 PM 7/13/2007, you wrote:
>I thought I would get some input before screwing with this issue any 
>more. I have installed all new nylon bushings in the rear suspension 
>of a 1965 convertible (and a new motor mount). I set the alignment 
>marks for the outer strut eccentrics to the top center mark on the 
>torque arms, and the torque arms are both centered to the mark on 
>the fender mounting area. I tightened the stabilizer rods once 
>everything was aligned and installed new springs. I went by the 
>manual. The right side looks fine, but the left side tire is too far 
>in at the top (camber is way off) as if it were loaded down (this is 
>after driving and letting everything settle). It is about 2-3" lower 
>in the rear on the driver side. There is no accident damage that I 
>can see. I can adjust it enough with the bolt by turning it about 
>half way around ccw, but am wondering when I can tell if it is the 
>same on both sides other than sighting it in and measuring the 
>fender height, and why it might be so far off on one side with everything new?
>Thanks,
>Grant
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