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Caster on Coupe out of whack



Hi Y'all.  

I am bummin.  My machanic has my Coupe, and replaced the subframe
bushings and rear bearings (no, I ain't all thumbs, just too busy!).  He
brought it to his alignment guy (they are in an MB dealership), and they
realized that they can't get her within alignment specs.  

Seems there is not enough caster at right front, while the left is
appropriately long-legged.  Now we all know that these cars do not have
adjustable caster...thus my problem. 

Anyone BTDT?  I have no evidence that the car's hit/been hit under the
chin (no overspray, no damage to underbody, etc), but who knows.  Also,
he noted that the mounting holes for the subframe were *not* visibly
elongated. 

Anyone had this problem--is my frame definitely bent?    


Jonathan Monetti
86 CGT