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Old January 16th, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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Need help with front suspension

Hey everyone I'm new here and have recently come across a problem with my 1955 olds super 88 holiday 2 door. I recently purchased the car and when I went to have it aligned the shop was unable to do an alignment do to the need for a specialty tool for the caster camber adjustment. According to the Olds shop manual the tool I need is a Kent Moore tool # J-5343. I figured I would see if any of you guys that are way more knowledgeable than myself had one I could rent or knew of a different tool that would work. Thanks in advance, Adam
Old January 16th, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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did you try a google search
see if one is for sale on epay or whatnot?
Old January 16th, 2014 | 09:43 AM
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Yes i tried ebay, amazon, and all the old timer mechanics around here.
Old January 16th, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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Another option might be to "MacGyver" an existing wrench to work. Would take some bending & grinding but it should be possible.
Old January 16th, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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Try another shop. Look for one that has some old timers that work there or own it. I am lucky the shop I use the owner use to work for oldsmobile and is very familiar with these cars.
Old January 16th, 2014 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rcrac3r
Another option might be to "MacGyver" an existing wrench to work. Would take some bending & grinding but it should be possible.
x2 i have done that many times
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