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Old 05-09-2011, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by funola View Post
Hey Army, nice work with the documentation of your DIY alignment rig! FYI, I have adjusted toe-in on all my cars for ages with a simple caliper that I make, without spreader bars. Set-up is simple, there isn't any! It is done with all 4 wheels on the ground. Some tells me my method will not work because I do no use spreader bars. My guess is the need for spreader bars (for toe-in adjustment) is required only if the tires are on sliding plates?

My proof that my method works is I never have uneven tire wear. That is good enuf for me!
Fair enough - I'm no expert - I just follow instructions in the FSM up to the point where it is about to cost me money for special tools. At this point I think of something to replicate the special tool.

Also what I would really really like to do is to adjust my caster, camber and toe with my bits of metal, grease and wood and then take it to the dealer and for them to say "it doesn't need any adjustment".

That would bring a smile to my face.
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