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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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Default Alignment tool suggestions

Looking to do DIY alignment... could anyone suggest
any camber/toe tools??

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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 02:59 AM
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You need some sort of alignment rack as the wheels have to be on the car. If you take the wheels on and off to make adjustments, it will take a long time. I don't think you can get to the tie rod ends and control arms to make these adjustments. If you do this, make sure you roll the car 7 feet in each direction as the car may not settle the same each time you take the wheels on and off. The ground has to be perfectly flat and level. I think you are better off having this done on a professional alignment rack. These things cost about 25 maybe 30 grand. It will save you the headache and you will be guaranteed a good alignment providing the person who is doing this is a good alignment tech. A good alignment is about 80 bucks. If you think about it, the tools you would use to measure toe and camber would exceed the cost of a good alignment. I did not mention when you adjust camber, the castor could be affected as well.

Good luck, later
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