Mark IV IRS Alignments shop questions

[grluisi150]

I talking to shops about getting the car aligned. I gave them the caster, camber and Toe number from the FFR installation manual for an IRS w/ power steering. They asked me what is the production car that would be the starting point for the alignment.

What do I tell them?
Is wheel base and track important?

Thanks Gary

[CraigS]

I would give them a Mustang Cobra in whichever model year had the IRS suspension.

[rickscobra]

Tire Warehouse asked me the same question. Then they called tech support for their new state of the art alignment machine, who told them how to bypass that menu, which enabled them to plug in the FFR numbers.

[Ram4x4sprt]

Just a FYI, if they are using a Hunter alignment system and they don't understand how to set up their system to do a custom spec alignment, might want to look for another alignment tech.

[grluisi150]

I talked to the local Hunter sales Rep and trainer and they also recommended some of the good alignment shops in the area. Thanks for all the good info.

Gary

[wareaglescott]

I talked to the local Hunter sales Rep and trainer and they also recommended some of the good alignment shops in the area. Thanks for all the good info.

Gary

Gary how did you come in contact with the local Hunter rep? I have concerns about finding a shop I trust to do the alignment in my area. If I could find whoever is the rep in my area that may be a good way to get a recommendation.

[CraigS]

I worked as a auto tech w/ Hunter machines for about 20 yrs and agree they are one of the best. However I'd be much more concerned w/ the man than the machine. Nearly any brand made in the last 10 yrs will have plenty of accuracy so concentrate on the guy running it.

[grluisi150]

I agree about the importance of the man be hide the machine and so did the Hunter Rep. I googled Hunter alignment, on their site under customer support.
Gary