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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-01-2009, 07:23 AM
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Posted By Scott98
I agree. I couldn't disagree more. ...

I agree.



I couldn't disagree more. Castor adjustments will heavily affect camber and toe. Camber ajustments will heavily affect toe. Toe adjustments will have very little affect on camber...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-01-2009, 07:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,874
Posted By Scott98
Looks like this method should work assuming (1)...

Looks like this method should work assuming (1) you have a steering wheel lock in place. If you adjust your tie rod without one, it will throw off all of your measurements. (2) You never jack the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,874
Posted By Scott98
Don't take this the wrong way but are you sure...

Don't take this the wrong way but are you sure that you know what you are measuring? Spec is 1/2 degree total toe for front wheels. If your car was toed out 3/8 of an inch there is no way you could...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,874
Posted By Scott98
Just because you have a wear problem doesn't mean...

Just because you have a wear problem doesn't mean you have an alignment problem. Just because your tires are wearing on the inside doesn't mean you have a toe problem. But since you asked, I am...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,874
Posted By Scott98
Good point. You really need to check all of your...

Good point. You really need to check all of your alignment settings to diagnose the problem. Guessing won't get you real far.

Scott
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,874
Posted By Scott98
If you are experiencing outer tie wear AND the...

If you are experiencing outer tie wear AND the problem is due to camber, you have a lot of positive camber. We're talking way out of factory spec. Factor spec is + - .3 degrees camber - which is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2008, 10:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,874
Posted By Scott98
Toe out is generally desirable in cars used for...

Toe out is generally desirable in cars used for autocrossing. The car will be "snappier" and more nimble. However, you sacrifice stability at higher speeds.

Scott
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,874
Posted By Scott98
BTW, factory specs are a 1/4 degree of toe on...

BTW, factory specs are a 1/4 degree of toe on each side. 1/2 degree wouldn't cut it.

Scott
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2008, 09:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,874
Posted By Scott98
There is a lot of suspension travel in a Mercedes...

There is a lot of suspension travel in a Mercedes and I find this car much more difficult to align than others. I'm not trying to sound mean here, but there is no way you are going to get this with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,874
Posted By Scott98
It will cause a TREMENDOUS amount of change in...

It will cause a TREMENDOUS amount of change in toe. I align my own cars and have aligned my Benz several times. Don't do it unless you know how to align your car with jack stands or smart strings. ...
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