Thread: Wheel alignment for the Do It Yourselfer!
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Talking Re: Wheel alignment for the Do It Yourselfer!
I have been showing how to measure the camber with a simple level on a flat surface. You just need to measure the tilt of the wheel from vertical and measure the difference. Using a Sine table you can see the exact angle of the camber ( + or - ). See my postings

Toe in / out measurments are as simple as using a stick with a nail in it to measure the width of the tires TRACK at the front of the wheels and then measure the width of the rear TRACK. The nail allow you to hook the 6' long stick into the tread on the other tire while you read the width of the track. I use a piece of pvc and a taped on tape measure.

Example: 41.5" in front TRACK, rear of tires 41.75", would give you a toe IN of 0.25 inches. You should measure the toe as high up the tire as is possible, ideal would be 1/2 the height of the tire. But the body work limits the height so you need to get a feel of the toe, its not exact but good enough for everyday suspension component alignment, liike checking after you pop the rear out.

Enjoy Woody

FYI:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...archid=1656397
 
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