This video cover the front wheel alignment , more specific Toe In and Out . Using a simple string and a ruler. It works on most classic cars and modern cars.
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@lt50715 місяців тому
Master mechanic here… I fall asleep at church and tell people I’m meditating. I watched this gentleman’s video… My eyes and ears are wide open and I’m at full attention. He is very detailed and precise. I take he some sort of instructor or racing circuit. He’s the type of guy you want to have a drink with. Thankyou!
@GianiPhasta4 місяці тому
I want to be his padawan
@lt50714 місяці тому
@@GianiPhasta The gentleman explains with confidence. There’s always much to learn. Cars are an everyday thing and a part of our lives. As in it’s our legs. The 80s 90s it was all about the mechanical , somewhere along the line till now it’s about electronic garbage and plastic engines. Pre obsolescence…. It’s in everything.
@lewisbwalya55363 місяці тому
Wonderful information ℹ️😊
@thelegendarywasdgamer9724Місяць тому
Who can call themselves a master mechanic if you don't know alignment.
@lt5071Місяць тому
@@thelegendarywasdgamer9724 You can eyeball it for a temporary thing in time get a laser alignment or ghetto style with 2 strings lol I do get what your saying .
@Tomas-gd6lk10 місяців тому
I like videos like these. They're educational. Even though its long, the guy is succinct and to the point. No dilly dallying or going off topic. I watched other videos and they confused me. I need information, not people's life story. Thank you.
@christophernwafor6646Рік тому
your teaching is that of full experience i am happy to be part of it
@D3SshooterРік тому
Thanks for the comments
@MorningStar-xu7uu2 місяці тому
I've done this method since I was young when I was helping my grand father to calibrate his car alignment. It was the same teaching as him. I learnt a lot of knowledge of old school engineering methods from him. Thanks to reveal this method on social media again, Sir.
@ananias-8 місяців тому
reminded me of my old great teachers. right on point and know what they talk about.
@MrAcc452 роки тому
Finally a video that clearly explains wheel alignment....tq my friend!!!!! God bless ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️🌟❇️
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments
@weifeng59582 роки тому
What a wonderful yet simple example of how setting the tow should be done 👏🏾👍🏾
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments
@cnsrvtv76669 місяців тому
Thnx! Your drawings and equations put everything in perspective.
@geraldcrippen16492 роки тому
I used this method today on my 1977 MGB. It worked fantastically!!! Spot on directions and easy to follow. Thank you for your post!!!
@hmaidhaydari9662Рік тому
Only if all my teachers were like you explaining things so clearly. Thank you.
@D3Sshooter9 місяців тому
Thank you
@zippo42223 місяці тому
Simple math, very well explained, a lot of examples, also practicing what he actually teaches on an actual car. after dozens of hours spent on youtube trying to find what i need, i saw your vid and everything get so so simple. I spent in a video 40 mins to watch a so called explanation of this alligment and after that time "it's a serious job, just drive your car to the nearest shop since you dont have a laser equippment". i started screaming... I can't thank you enough for it!!! cheers from Romania mate!
@rogerare9077 місяців тому
Wow, i searched and searched and your video was the best. Precise and easy to understand. Thanks
@duncangrainge2 роки тому
Exactly how my dad showed me how to do it and how I’ve been doing it for years. Trying to encourage my 18 yr old son to get his hands dirty is another matter 🤔
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments, indeed this an old school method. And yes, I see it daily that youngster miss the basis for many things. They rely on electronic gadgets and automation, and seem to forget that even those have their basis in the basic principles
@babalolaolalekanrahmon38737 місяців тому
Hello. Can I get Dunlop wheel Alignment Gauge there
@thedoctor71985 місяців тому
Thank you for encouraging people to do something themselves. I used this method on my Volvo and everything turned out great👍
@D3Sshooter5 місяців тому
my pleasure
@thedoctor71985 місяців тому
@@D3Sshooter i manage to find the way on my 240..Rear 20cm/17.8 front L,rear 20/17cm R
@WhosPhotoTube2 роки тому
Steve, you have done a great job with your MG looks fabulous and sound great. Thanks for sharing.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Very welcome, there is still a few things I need to do... like a new 123 Blue T Ignition with adjustable advance and vacuum curves and a seat overhaul
@forhisglory7002 місяці тому
Great video. Your ability to explain the process to a novice like myself is brilliant. Thank you.
@jeffwhite9001Рік тому
I used to do alignments at a specialist shop, you have explained everything very well and dead on. Nice car too BTW
@D3SshooterРік тому
thanks for the comments
@soulclericРік тому
did you take that clamp off the bellows boot when making an adjustment andd replace it everytime ? in my experience that isnt necessary
@tonycugudda2505 місяців тому
Best simple and straight to the point alignment presentation, BRAVO!!
@D3Sshooter5 місяців тому
TXS
@ImGerald24 дні тому
This is the best video on how to do it. Thank you 😊
@Tim-572 роки тому
Hey Steve Feels good to start watching another video of yours. Take care.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks Tim, enjoy
@fransmosia58808 місяців тому
Thank you sir, it is rare to find a good mechanic video on you tube. Keep up the good work.
@michelemontieth76444 місяці тому
Thank you!!! You explained this where I could understand what I need to do to correct what an idiot did to my truck uneven tierods adjustment! ❤
@stevencourington8170Рік тому
Simple explanation and demonstrations, great video. Thank you!!!
@samcumdi4 місяці тому
Absolutely top notch explanation: video and layout. I normally let my mech handle my alignment matters and your video has added a secondary confirmation check...thank you.
@moonship1946Рік тому
I'm a slow learner and I've watched several videos qnd struggled to get it. Your video is excellent , simple and very easy to follow .thank you sir
@electronicjunky69409 місяців тому
excellent teaching. Very easy to understand. Thanks
@paulorders8 місяців тому
This is excellent. And on an MG too, which is the car I'm working on. Thank you.
@Rake000Рік тому
Very clear and easy to learn! Thank you Mister!
@belkassemhabbal9922Рік тому
You are a proper professor.you convinced me.
@D3SshooterРік тому
Thank you for the comments.
@christhjian99232 роки тому
Great video. I just watched Edd China doing alignment on his channel with a really simple tool, which helped him to adjust camber and even caster. No electronics or anything like that was needed. But this method is even more simple for Toe in-out. I have not tried it myself yet, but I'm sure it is very effective.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Cool, thanks.
@scarpia519Рік тому
I followed the procedure he describes, and it does work. My car, 1984 Corvette, pulled to left really bad. It was never properly aligned after front end damage required replacement of the rack and pinion mechanism. I got it to steer mostly straight then after using it for several days decided to give it one more tweak. It now steers OK, not perfect, but good enough for a 39-year-old car (10/83).
@evansilverberg8295Рік тому
excellent video and explained thoroughly to the end, im impressed, i was trying to understand this a little more in depth and the way you presented it really helped, thanks!
@deniskey1844Рік тому
Perfectly explained.thank you so much . I will do my own from now on.
@johnblackstock40926 місяців тому
I enjoyed your presentation, my son has just purchased a $21000.00AU Laser self-calibration wheel alignment machine with hoist, (where I live everything is 60% dear than in the US). He will need to do a lot off wheel aliments to recover his costs. Thank you for your tutorial on a manual method.
@9kallthewayРік тому
By far, the best explanation of toe adjusting on UKposts. Excellent job and excellent car. Firm hand shakes.
@D3Sshooter9 місяців тому
Thank you
@frontseatdog4296Рік тому
Best d.i.y. alignment video on the interwebs…thank you!
@eagleeye95499 місяців тому
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, sir!!! I have enjoyed learning from you.
@gregw5195Рік тому
Excellent video about the alignment. So straightful and informative. Great job - thank you so much.
@D3Sshooter9 місяців тому
Thank you
@jonathanpurnell2927Місяць тому
Just came across your video as my front left has toe put and my front right is more or less straight. After watching and listening to your excellent explanation, i will give this a go tomorrow :) so thank you.
@kennethdanteРік тому
Thank you, Sir!! Perfect explanation. A great help.
@davidwu54445 місяців тому
Wow, this is my first wheel alignment lesson. Thank you!
@repenneyРік тому
Very well done. Even a dummy could understand and appreciate this presentation.
@rosworld91292 роки тому
Another excellent video! Thanks 🙏🏽
@ziauddin79487 місяців тому
good method for fron wheel alignment but both the front wheel tie rods should be equally adjusted for movings alignment #👍🇵🇰
@EarmuffHuggerРік тому
This is expert advice. I will follow your advice. Thank you 👍
@misterzee57369 місяців тому
brilliant articulate explanation. thanks!
@sauchoi1025Рік тому
Thank you for the well explained alignment, God bless, I like it!
@Oxnard805Рік тому
Very detailed video! I learned so much. Very beautiful car by the way.
@americanpatriot2422Рік тому
Outstanding video and presentation.
@Alex-ts9se4 місяці тому
Thank you sir. After watched this video, I already can do it by myself now.. That's great video and many thanks for sharing💪💪💪
@100kmpРік тому
Thank you it was simple and easy which is great. Oh, the car looks very well restored. I like it.
@D3SshooterРік тому
thanks for the comments
@Idontwantaname3137 місяців тому
Best explanation ever. Good job. Thanks.
@bestbuildpc6 місяців тому
I subscribed to this video because it was really an excellent explanation. I still need to try to align on my car.
@D3Sshooter6 місяців тому
TXS for the comments
@steviecuz2396Рік тому
Thank you, thank you, thank you, one of the best presentations I have seen, this job is next on my list and I will not now be going in blind, Steve.
@D3SshooterРік тому
Thanks for the comments
@fetlocks32 роки тому
Thank You, very informative, i have a MGB GT will try this method, thank you. LEN, UK.
@azizulqayyumbasri30219 місяців тому
Excellent sharing.. thank you so much.
@D3Sshooter9 місяців тому
Thank you
@husseinlodhee23578 місяців тому
Watching from France..Very good and instructive Video Sir..with very clear explanation in english...Thank so much...Merci
@harryjones21907 місяців тому
Excellent video thanks.
@malcolmyoung78668 місяців тому
Just found this great video. Have used a similar method before myself I think the hardest part is actually getting under some cars to do this.. 4 caravan ramps/levellers maybe a good solution so long as everything sits level..
@54mgtf222 роки тому
Great job, Steve.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments
@frankfrank89059 місяців тому
i watch your wheel aliment the way u expeline it was great and god bless u and thanks for wonder expelaion
@razakhm6 місяців тому
I don't care what Scotty will say but I think this is worth to try with some trial and error , will get the hang of it.
@PhG19612 роки тому
Een heerlijke sound aan het begin van de video bij het binnen rijden !
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Bedankt, ja die motor is heel wat werk geweest en loopt goed... wat extra PK's en nu nog een 123 Ignition plaatsen met de App zodat ik de advance en vacuum curve zelf kan instellen
@PhG19612 роки тому
@@D3Sshooter De 123Ignition ziet er fantastisch uit. Niet spotgoedkoop maar kom, je leeft maar één keer. Lang (heel lang) geleden heb ik een soort van schakeling gebouwd (Elektuur als ik me niet vergis) dat min of meer aanleunde tegen een elektronische ontsteking. De stroom door de visplatinés werd héél sterk gereduceerd en had eigenlijk de functie van een stuurkring. Het vermogen was voor rekening van een transistor eindtrap. Dat was voor die tijd een erg vooruitstrevend project...
@kirkbellamy1968Рік тому
Thanks, great explanation!
@gangalee8354 хвилини тому
What if your alignment is still off but you’re running out of tie rod threads?
@yardspeed132 роки тому
Another fantastic video, thank-you.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments
@AmbassadorVictor2 місяці тому
I enjoy your teaching sir thanks for applying your knowledge to me I really appreciate ❤️ 🙏🙏🙏
@geovannihernandez34988 місяців тому
Great video
@TherdBuddhist4 місяці тому
It is lovely video to understand how to do wheel alignment basically.
@ricosalditos45708 місяців тому
Very clear information 👍
@TheApostlexРік тому
Dam that was awesome and well explained.. I am going to try that later... 3 thumbs up!
@invent55408 місяців тому
Excellent video with a few suggestions: I use two string at the same time either side... then setup a 90 degree perfect rectangle adjusted to the exact four centers of each tire/wheel. Much more accurate than measuring with rear wheel only because of error projection (12 inches projected to 100 rear to front... keep in mind that 1 degree error would be huge at the front tire ). The second reason is that using the eccentric bushing on the rear of the automobile wheel bearings we can adjust all four wheels with accurate tracking front to back. BTW this is irrespective of whether the spacing width is equal on the two front vs. the two rear tires. Another point is to place all four tires on several garbage bags to allow for shimming during the adjustment. Kind of acting like skid plates under each wheel. I'm sure your technique will work but the technique I'm talking about is clearly more accurate and allows us to adjust all wheels to factory original.
@antipoopydick5 місяців тому
Question. Wouldn’t you be able to do this on a car for main example off the frame this way on stands or whatever get a straight line to measure from.
@invent55405 місяців тому
@antipoopydick Not really, to accurately adjust the wheels, they need to be in contact and under load. Ideally, you would have frictionless skid plate under each wheel, or at least three of them.
@phongpham77647 місяців тому
Thank you for your video
@billywhizz982 роки тому
Another quality video Steve
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks 👍
@jamesmcbride6304Рік тому
thanks for this i have just put two track rod ends on my Peugeot 306 will be having a go at this over weekend, as i dont want to spend a fortune on a tracker as i am only going to use it that often
@garrymcgaw47453 місяці тому
Sounds like it gets up and goes too. 🚀👍. Cheers from Aussie 🦘.
@peterk4134Місяць тому
Every clear presentation’ thanks. My question is on the road there is always a camber. So the car leans to the right ?The example is from RWD . How would you check the rear wheels for a start, for FWD cars?
@brianparkinson15942 роки тому
Not rocket science but good to see the adjustment in practice! Thanks for this.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments
@tedtolentino4955Рік тому
Thank you, this was a very clear explanation of the string method of aligning the front wheels. You mention that with independent 4-wheel suspension this method is less useful. Do you have an alternate method for these cars?
@Wisconsinf4 місяці тому
That was awesome 👍
@mikegordon2840Рік тому
Great video very helpful.
@kenh33448 місяців тому
.what engine do you have in your mgb gt sounds awesome. Not a standard engine that is for shure. From uk.
@andreichichak52422 роки тому
On the Mini (I'm not sure about the MG) there is a nylon screw on the steering rack body. The screw is behind a rubber plug in the floor on the opposite side from the steering shaft. If you unscrew that screw, it gives access to a hole drilled in the rack shaft. You drop a drill bit through this screw hole into the rack when the steering rack in in its centre position. The drill bit should be located in the middle of the hole in the floor to be sure that the rack is centralized in the body. Then you can set the position the steering wheel, and set the toe with the steering rack jammed in proper position. Afterwards, remove the drill bit, put the nylon screw back in, and the rubber plug back in the floor.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments and write up
@philipmacdonald94494 місяці тому
Excellent explanation in video ❤
@megeorge41288 місяців тому
One of the best videos ever seen and also one of the nice cars that I wanna own!!! Btw, can it be done on a slightly inclined surface or must be done on a 100% horizontal surface?
@juniorsvlog9724Рік тому
Thank you sir for sharing us this video.
@geofham83322 роки тому
Hi Steve, easy when you know how. Many thanks.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments
@yerwrng3 місяці тому
We drilled out some angle iron and mount one to each wheel with tires off and measure the distance between the front and rear of the tire at the angle iron when they're even front and rear tires are straight further out in the rear they're toe in and further out in front they're tied out ...adjust from there .
@Mr.G626Рік тому
great video
@user-jk2lr6jv1sМісяць тому
Thanks a lot for sharing
@Bumbazaurs11 місяців тому
I got a question! I am a total rocky in circuit racing. What front wheel alignment would You recommend for may car? It's a front wheel drive, front engine hatchback, weights about 1000kg, has 1,4 liter 90hp engine. We use simple street tyre and track runs clockwise. The track is semi fast with 6 right and 3 left corners and with lengths of 4,5 km. Where should I start?
@taunuslunatic4042 роки тому
Excellent video.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thank you very much!
@markrobinson60662 роки тому
Thank you for a clear presentation. How can we accept the rear wheel rim as a reference for paralell to the chassis if we don't know the rear suspension toe setting is zero to begin with. Thanks again.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Good question! As I stated that is only valid for stiff rear axels ... as those are always paralell
@soulclericРік тому
Is it just me ..but ive never heard of loosing the so called "gator clip" on the bellows boots on the inner tie rod before making an adjustment... in my experience the inelner tie rod just kinda slips as it spins and the boot doesn't get twisted up or damaged at all. Is there something about this particular vehicle where they are extremely tight or something .?
@D3SshooterРік тому
Well mine are , but if yours do not twist, so much the better
@yamahattr60062 роки тому
Excellent video thanks
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments
@ashleysomerville25092 роки тому
Would setting each wheel toe in till 2mm not give you 4mm toe in overall. I thought it might 1mm toe in each side would mean 2mm toe in overall. I suppose it just depends on the car manufacturer. Some might say overall and some might say per side.
@gshort47072 роки тому
I was wondering the same.
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Thanks for the comments... In principle the TOE in or out value is per wheel. In fact its derived from an angel and the angle of both wheels needs to be the same... Unless it would be specified by the manufacturer
@gshort47072 роки тому
@@D3Sshooter thanks, that sounds logical.
@jodygrasser1226Рік тому
@@D3Sshooter I have the same question on the toe. In the example it's2 mm perfront wheel correct? So 4 total. I'm reading your reply to this previous question but when I click the read more button it doesn't show the rest of the answer but rather sends me replying to you. Also how did you fasten that metal piece to the rear wheel or did you have someone hold it while you checked the front and one more question it look like you did both examples on the right side of the car correct? I was wondering why when you did the laser the measurement was an equal distance on the front wheel not showing any toe in or out I think I'm missing something here but I'm definitely learning
@alfredwillie210510 місяців тому
Awesome video
@frankbartolo52232 роки тому
Bloody beautiful Steve once again great explanation of that part of wheel alignment Can you also cover camber and castor in the future so then I can be fully in the know Love your work keep it up Cheers Frank 🇦🇺
@D3Sshooter2 роки тому
Great suggestion! Thanks for the comments
@mahesh3776Рік тому
Exactly I do same process to measure the wheel alignment.
@fernesal21 день тому
So. Should we leave it the same distances out front or a little off the line? Mine was pointing in on front wheels. But it felt weird when turning. So I opened them to be as equal as possible now it feels better