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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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is there a way to measure it your self. i used to do it at school before i slammed my car lol now it to low to get on the lift even with wood. my teacher banned me from trying lol
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Easy solution, don't slam the car. Functionality > Aesthetics.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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well its not super low, just to low for the lift. i mean the pinch welds are still 2 inches off the ground
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Find a local shop with an in-ground alignment rack. Most speed shops will have them this way.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by S2k007
Easy solution, don't slam the car. Functionality > Aesthetics.
This.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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If that doesn't work, gather all your classmates and get them to man handle the car onto the hoist
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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2x4 on 2x4 normally the car will just stuck on the hump where the ramp ends and the rack begins but if the rear wheels start to go up the ramp (or 2x4) before the center of the car hits the hump you'll be fine if it's still to low you could use more 2x4 on the fronts also to elevate the fronts but I doubt your that low on a side not very dangerous don't do it at all just raise your car and get alignment
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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buy toe plates and you can measure total toe easy

buy a digital level and you can measure camber

I do my own alignments like this
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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what brand do you have, any links? thanks
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 4wheelsoffury
Find a local shop with an in-ground alignment rack. Most speed shops will have them this way.
Do this. Much less headache and get it done right.
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