Anyone dealt with drivetrain misalignment?

**firebird_1995** · 05-19-2015, 09:16 PM

I thought I was crazy when I was modding the th400 crossmember for my dad's camaro and it was off about an inch.... what is the reasoning for that I wonder..

**SSlowBoat** · 05-19-2015, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by firebird_1995

I thought I was crazy when I was modding the th400 crossmember for my dad's camaro and it was off about an inch.... what is the reasoning for that I wonder..

U guys are gonna make me throw a block and trans in the camaro with the umi torque arm relocation member and take a pic aren't ya

**firebird_1995** · 05-19-2015, 09:49 PM

No I believe you. I seen it myself. Just not sure why it was like that

**Homerandabe69** · 05-19-2015, 09:57 PM

so what did you guys use to get it back in alignment? I know tubbyformy mentioned using a ratched strap. I dont have one at the moment so I was wondering if using a 2 foot pry bar or something would work? I tried using my short one just to see if it would move and got it to move about 1/4" pretty easy.

**Homerandabe69** · 05-20-2015, 12:15 AM

So i loosened up the motor mounts and used a breaker bar to pry the transmission over. It required a lot of effort but I got it lined up and tightened down. Thanks for the tips guys.

***popo8*** · 05-20-2015, 04:13 AM

Gotta love the experience. Glad it worked out.

**Spartan7** · 05-20-2015, 06:26 AM

I'm sorry, I have a hard time accepting this is due more to a tweaked subframe than the new suspension parts. I've got poly motor mounts and tranny mount (different brands even) with a stock K-member and tranny crossmember, and everything lined up perfect. Maybe my subframe isn't tweaked then?

**Homerandabe69** · 05-20-2015, 01:29 PM

I would put my money on it being a k-member manufacture issue or just a problem with the motor mounts themselves. The stock k-member lined up perfectly and this car has never been in an accident. If the motor mounts a slightly off then the problem will compound itself the further back you go in the drivetrain.

**SSlowBoat** · 05-20-2015, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Spartan7

I'm sorry, I have a hard time accepting this is due more to a tweaked subframe than the new suspension parts. I've got poly motor mounts and tranny mount (different brands even) with a stock K-member and tranny crossmember, and everything lined up perfect. Maybe my subframe isn't tweaked then?

Mileage, abuse level, quality of metal, if it was built on a Friday (car or k member) could all be a factor. When we took the 94 (stock k member) back apart it was right where it was supposed to be, when we initially built it it was the same as his was, off a bit. Same with my 96, but I think just all that stuff that had been removed and could have moved say a sixteenth or 32nd of a inch when put back together became compounded into more when it's a bunch of things.

It'll settle in.