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Old 01-06-2011, 06:53 PM
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Googled many methods then built as easy system that works great.

Level car.

Put car on turntable.

Measure mid way up tire.

Difference of front and rear of tire is toe.
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Old 01-06-2011, 11:17 PM
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LOL...good stuff...it really is that simple too
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Old 01-06-2011, 11:32 PM
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I wouldn't trade my free toe gauge for the metal ones I've seen on line.

Glad I don't have to use a carpenters tape measure.
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Old 01-06-2011, 11:35 PM
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http://cmwraceparts.com/proddisp.php?ln=4293
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Old 01-06-2011, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by racin66coupe
No comprende
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Old 01-07-2011, 01:10 AM
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Total toe lets say is in 1/8". How do you know if its not the left is in 1/8" and the right is actually just at 0?
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Originally Posted by nba1341
Total toe lets say is in 1/8". How do you know if its not the left is in 1/8" and the right is actually just at 0?
If I had more beer Id totally be able to answer that
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Can measure total toe to check if still in spec from last alignment very easy w/ 2x4 toe tool.

When modifying front end components of properly aligned car, you can turn right and left tie rods equal amounts if you want to use only total toe measurement.

If total toe is out or doing a fresh alignment you can add a middle tab to 2x4 toe tool. Position middle tab under center line string. Can place permanent center line marks on pumpkin and belly bar for future alignments.

If your car has not had a proper alignment you can check interaction of all 4 wheels by plumb bobbing front and rear of all 4 tires to level floor and make 8 marks on floor. Move car and start connecting the dots and making measurements.

Any other ideas?
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Originally Posted by 001mustang
No comprende

its just a link to a good set of toe plates and tape measures
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Old 01-07-2011, 10:38 AM
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nba1341: that's the way I set mine. measured front and back. I am still not sure why people use a turntable?!
BUT yes, fully agreed. I was wondering the same thing. how can you be sure if you have a toe of 1/8" that it's actually both wheels toed in bu 1/16". how can you make sure steering box is centered. I have no answers to all that either
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