rear cradle alignment tool/pins--needed?

FactoryMatt · 12-07-2023, 03:03 PM

anyone know the diameter of these pins? want to duplicate using another material, as they're hard to find. BMR says theyre not really needed when doing the delrin bushings, but idk..seems there's been some post-install alignment issues on here.

otherwise, anyone have a set they'd want to sell?

thanks again!

Kent Moore CH-51034
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266486318583

SCCAForums · 12-07-2023, 07:55 PM

Not needed in my experience.

h018871 · 12-12-2023, 01:47 PM

You can shine a light into the alignment holes and line them up. A bit fiddly, but very doable.

Dabjbr · 12-12-2023, 08:11 PM

I literally used wooden dowels from Home Depot. But they aren’t truly necessary.

FactoryMatt · 12-12-2023, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabjbr

I literally used wooden dowels from Home Depot. But they aren’t truly necessary.

Do you remember the diameter? How tight/precise was the clearance with them?

Dabjbr · 12-12-2023, 08:15 PM

I now remember getting them from Lowe’s. Cheap little pack like this… I don’t remember the size but I do remember buying several various sizes and then returning what I didn’t need.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Madison-Mil...dia/1000217163

Oh, and I remember them working exactly as needed. Snug enough to fit but still able to pull back out.

*Ps, I’m in Roseville and track at Thunderhill, Sonoma and Laguna Seca.

FactoryMatt · 12-13-2023, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabjbr

I now remember getting them from Lowe’s. Cheap little pack like this… I don’t remember the size but I do remember buying several various sizes and then returning what I didn’t need.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Madison-Mil...dia/1000217163

Oh, and I remember them working exactly as needed. Snug enough to fit but still able to pull back out.

*Ps, I’m in Roseville and track at Thunderhill, Sonoma and Laguna Seca.

Thanks, maybe i'll give that a try. Nice! PM'd you.

12-07-2023, 03:03 PM	#1
FactoryMatt Drives: '22 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: NorCal Posts: 111	rear cradle alignment tool/pins--needed? anyone know the diameter of these pins? want to duplicate using another material, as they're hard to find. BMR says theyre not really needed when doing the delrin bushings, but idk..seems there's been some post-install alignment issues on here. otherwise, anyone have a set they'd want to sell? thanks again! Kent Moore CH-51034 https://www.ebay.com/itm/266486318583

12-07-2023, 07:55 PM	#2
SCCAForums Drives: Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 388	Not needed in my experience. __________________ 2022 SS 1LE - Vivid Orange - SCCA CAM-C & Optima Ultimate Street Car GT Katech, MSD, QA1, Hurst, Anderson Composites, ProParts USA Custom Suspension, MFR Engineering, Forgeline Wheels, G-Loc Brakes, Nine Lives Racing, MTX Audio, Penske Rapid Repair

12-12-2023, 01:47 PM	#3
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	You can shine a light into the alignment holes and line them up. A bit fiddly, but very doable. __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

12-12-2023, 08:11 PM	#4
Dabjbr Drives: 2020 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NorCal Posts: 658	I literally used wooden dowels from Home Depot. But they aren’t truly necessary.

12-12-2023, 08:15 PM	#6
Dabjbr Drives: 2020 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NorCal Posts: 658	I now remember getting them from Lowe’s. Cheap little pack like this… I don’t remember the size but I do remember buying several various sizes and then returning what I didn’t need. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Madison-Mil...dia/1000217163 Oh, and I remember them working exactly as needed. Snug enough to fit but still able to pull back out. *Ps, I’m in Roseville and track at Thunderhill, Sonoma and Laguna Seca.

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