How to Perform Wheel Alignment by Yourself

1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know

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In this video, 1A Auto shows you how to perform a wheel alignment by yourself
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• Cardboard
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• Measuring Tape
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@1AAuto 3 роки тому

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@Sthanisn 3 роки тому

You guys really make it that easy!

@donaldsolittario 2 роки тому

@@Sthanisn morning thank

@juriedekock6154 2 роки тому

Remember to jack up each wheel to check if the rims are not buckled. With tie rods undone, check centre of steering box, or rack, to see if steering wheel is fitted in the right [center] position.

@dilipbhaipatel4666 Рік тому

@grady.stu.8k 3 роки тому

I would just be happy that my ford focus started

@juanster13 3 роки тому

😂😂

@toddsmith1617 3 роки тому

Should have went Honda or Toyota.

@aidenp7232 3 роки тому

My car always starts but this has a new issue every few days

@mr.nobody42 3 роки тому

They're not difficult cars to fix! I love the Focus 😁

@chaoslord8918 2 роки тому

There's a quick easy solution for that. Get yourself a big flat-head screwdriver and pry all those blue ovals off of it. That should fix all your problems.

@jestep9 День тому

I really appreciate all these videos you all do. They don’t just help me do repairs myself. They help me keep my mechanics in line. I can’t thank you enough..

@brigadierblue221 Рік тому

As a woman this channel is a Godsend. It's so hard to find people/places to learn car related stuff from and car shops always want to take advantage because we don't know any better. Now I can do so much by myself. It's fun and saves me money 💯💯💕💕

@elmerfrejoles98 Рік тому

It sure does. If you have some work space like he does and the tools for it. I would do my own wheel alignment myself. Because I don't for now, I'm just gonna take my car the service shop this Saturday for alignment, tire rotation & balance.

@samanthafranklyput Рік тому

I cannot thank you enough for developing this channel ✌🏾 I have learned so much from it. I am confident in performing basic maintenance/repairs on my truck because of these videos! Every time I have an issue or want to learn something new, I always check your channel first.

@pauljones885 2 роки тому

Hey A1 Auto. I have watched many of your videos and learned a lot. I just wanted to say thank you for putting them up and making them available for the public's use. Obviously, you want to sell parts which is cool, but anyone can come watch your vids whether they purchase from you or not and hopefully make their own repairs and save some money. I usually watch two or three different videos to compare, but yours are the standard I hold everyone else to. They are cleanly done, nice clear pictures and dialogue and highly informative for the driveway mechanic like me. Thanks again and Merry Christmas! I am going to check out your website next and see what kind of deals you have for parts!

@RyanMann-qm2hw 8 місяців тому

Thanks man I appreciate your time for everyone. I went from 2:00 to about 1:00 witch was alot to me. I learned something I always just adjust outer with sense. You taught me more indepth thanks again

@johnrockley9472 9 місяців тому

One of my first vehicles in the '60's amongst other things it chewed the edge of the front tyres. I paid for alignment, it was worse! I had little money but an ad. for budget repairs caught my eye. This old guy laid a metal tray device in front of each tyre and I helped him push the vehicle over it, he read off numbered marks on the tray and he adjusted the track rods. We did this a few times until he was happy. He charged very little and it completely cured the problem!

@texassmokingmonkey 3 роки тому

Just what i needed. Replaced a tie rod end, and the old one is longer than the new one. Steering wheel is off-center towards the left now, thanks for this quick 'n dirty technique, still have the other tie rod end to replace before going to get alignment, and it's 20 miles away. Thank you!

@mmmyeahh 2 роки тому

Thanks 1A auto ! Also mechanic shops should thank you as well for telling us to follow up the already good alignment to get another equally good alignment. 😆

@derekamanwiththegivennamej1082 2 роки тому

What a great video and instruction. Can't thank you enough brother. Just got my wife's car back from Canadian tire and they couldn't do the alignment because upper tire rod locking nut was rusted . No phone call saying I needed new tie rods or they couldn't accomplish the job, nothing. So I thought no news was good news........wrong bucko. Before it went into shop I just replaced every other front end part except for upper the rods( still good) both ball joints, lower the rods , sway bar($1400) . Of course all my buds told me afterwards that I shouldn't of taken it there, I knew their rep but it was just an alignment .

@cosmicbrambleclawv2 Рік тому

It might be a obvious tip, but one thing I've always heard/seen when adjusting tie rods is to hold the outer end with a wrench as you adjust the inner rod. That way you don't put any un-needed stress or twist tension on the outer rod

@jaimecueva121 7 місяців тому

Well Explained, and to the point. Using measurement and geometry to fix things...great!

@vibhavramcharan2356 3 роки тому

Thanks for the video. I appreciate people who can operate without "fancy" electronics!

@roshi98 Рік тому

This is helpful because I live 90 miles away from the nearest shop that can do alignments and there can be up to a two-week wait to get a complete four-wheel alignment done. Had to replace both inner and outer tie-rods recently and this at least ensures I'm not burning up my tires over the 10 days when I take it to the shop.

@dzenan7322 Рік тому

Geez!!! Where in Timbuktu do you live

@stevepeters3032 2 роки тому

I've used the 1A videos many times now. Thanks 😊

@ButchNackley 4 роки тому

EXCELLENT. This is by far the best video on this subject that I've seen! I'll be using your instructions tomorrow on my just completed project car. I've ordered from you guys before and the service was great. Thanks for helpful videos too.

@1AAuto 4 роки тому

+ButchNackley Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. We are happy to hear that you have also been satisfied with our service and products! 1AAuto.com

@car5car5 2 роки тому

BS comment, most likely fake.

@haroldo5889 Рік тому

This is an excellent video,, I definitely think it would be very accurate to use a good strong fishing line instead of the string shown in order to get a good reading with the tape measure, I always use it and it works so well because you can see the perfect line to do the adjustments needed.

@fredkuhn165 4 роки тому

I’ve done this a couple times with good results. Sometimes I’ll have to test and tweak it a bit, but it allows me to do repairs like tie rods and struts myself, then align it good enough to get it to a tire shop. Saves thousands

@racereid192 4 роки тому

Thats what im trying to do haha my car goes straight at a 90 degree angle after replacing tie rods and upper and lower control arms

@treelife365 4 роки тому

Thank you for this detailed tutorial! Super clear, easy to understand and follow. Will be using it! Thank you again :)

@tinman9341 4 роки тому

It’s basically what the alignment shops do except they have the “expensive” equipment to do so. Thanks for the video!!!

@BlatentlyFakeName 4 роки тому

Yea and they still manage to mess it up half the time :/

@miasministry07 3 роки тому

Wow

@Kolenment 3 роки тому

They have lasers

@thomaspalmer4251 3 роки тому

This is for getting you to a shop only. I don't know which alignment shops you have used in the past, but don't go back to them if they is what they do. This is for ROUGH toe adjustment only. A proper alignment measures caster and camber also.

@porkchop10 3 роки тому

@@thomaspalmer4251 depends on the car. My Focus can only have the toe adjusted...no sense in paying for someone to turn my tie rods

@eddiecard Рік тому

Thank you 1A Auto. Your vids have prob saved me some major headaches

@ftnrbhmwk 2 роки тому

Big Shout out to the camera man . Zooming in underneath the car For that tire rod..👍👍👍👍👍

@boxer951 3 роки тому

Great video. I will try this out tomorrow on my civic. I did a 4 to 5 lug conversion and drum to disk brakes for the rear and my alignment is way off on the rear-end,so I will def try this method out. thanks for making these helpful video's.

@ns5337 2 роки тому

How did it go? Lol

@rueliotube 3 роки тому

Great video. I really enjoyed your teaching approach.

@KF1 2 роки тому

Thanks for making this. Enjoy your videos, good presenter mechanic

@andrewstutzman 3 роки тому

I was very happy with our wheel hubs we got. great fit and now excited to see how they last, over all the shipping was amazing fast. better than amazon. I will be coming back for more parts as my car breaks down lol.

@1AAuto 3 роки тому

+Andrew Stutzman Thanks for the feedback!

@vagramvardanyan9407 Рік тому

This guy is awesome I learned more about cars from watching his videos than from anyone or anything else

@alexisperez490 9 місяців тому

Ty good video great info I appreciate you sharing your knowledge

@azzurroday9730 Рік тому

Thanks, the video helped me center my steering wheel after changing the inner and outer tie rods.

@gregmacdonald4634 2 роки тому

Hey I have just used this information to check the alignment on my sc400 worked great Cheers guys

@Still.In.Saigon 4 роки тому

Ive seen videos on UKposts using this method for wheel alignment but wondered if there was some validity to it. If 1A Auto Parts says it will work. Im convinced and will try it. Thanks for the video. I like the quality parts you sell and your my goto parts store

@1AAuto 4 роки тому

+E M P Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

@jeremystoys2133 5 років тому

Good channel. Thanks for sharing this video. Congrats 🎈

@Hoserfishing 2 роки тому

Did an alignment on a modern alignment machine on a three wheeled spyder. Customer was told that they had to travel to a special dealer alignment place for those bikes. Heck no you don't, just use a plank to hold up the back end on a regular alignment machine or use this method. Worked awesome.

@twinzinc Рік тому

Thanks !

@sile9147 2 роки тому

Great video. I try to do my car alignment my self easier ways thank you 1-Auto

@michaeltaylor9566 9 місяців тому

Thank you for your time and knowledge

@marcellgalla8562 3 роки тому

Your clips are wonderful, thanks, best greatings from Germany

@1AAuto 3 роки тому

+Marcell Galla Welcome Germany! Thanks for watching!

@kriss21488 4 роки тому

Thanks for this!

@skarabrae2570 3 роки тому

Awesome instruction: Since I have a 1963 F100, I can do the Toe-In adjustment/ alignment my self. No one has the tools to adjust the camber for this type of vehicle anymore since it requires a special hydraulic adjustment tool to adjust and bend the front axle. Great video!! Thanks guys.

@larrywarren1049 3 роки тому

Truck stops or the guys that set big truck alignment and i too have 70 f100 twin i beam

@Grodr625 Рік тому

Any competent RV or heavy truck shop should be able to bend that axle up for you to spec

@peterdarr383 Рік тому

I would think bending the frame would be easier.

@MrMitokiller Рік тому

What does the tool look like?

@patienceisalifesaver9582 4 роки тому

Can you guys do a full video of how to do the 2nd way of aligning the tires seems much easier! Please

@steveclark2103 3 роки тому

check this u tube search,"VKRP distributors wheel-alignment-toe-in-toe-out-gauge". About $55 from Walmart.

@stevenhart9004 11 місяців тому

Excellent advice and nice clear descriptions.. Thanks for sharing.

@jdesaavedra0432 4 місяці тому

I found that concrete blocks work very well, especially if you don't have 4 step stools. Once I achieved proper toe, I had to compensate 1/2 turn to correct for thrust angle. It's nice that someone broke the lock nuts loose so we wouldn't be bored with the reality of using a torch.

@nathanford9096 3 роки тому

I'm genuinely surprised at how well this worked. I adjusted the toe on our 2007 Chevy Aveo after changing tie rods, ball joints and wheel bearings (steering wheel was FAR from center). I used the first method to set the alignment, and the second to verify the alignment was set. I should now be set for the next 2 weeks until the local repair shop can get my car in. Thanks for this info!

@1AAuto 3 роки тому

+Nathan Ford Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@dnegel9546 2 роки тому

Thanks for this comment. I just did a rack and pinion and my alignment is way off. My steering wheel is almost sideways as straight. 😅

@solo3378 2 роки тому

Thank you for this really helpful video.

@mpaji750 3 роки тому

2nd method worked perfectly on my toyota tacoma. I just taped the end of measuring tape to tire. Now my toyota tacoma drives straight after replacing tie rods. Thanks

@1AAuto 3 роки тому

+m paji Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@guycapone6496 3 роки тому

Thanks for help and a great idea to get as close as possible!!!!!!

@oliverrojas3185 Рік тому

Thanks, this video contains lots of information on how to properly install brakes.

@diegomaldonado6637 3 роки тому

Great biggest " A " ** *** plus. I've managed a diy front end work and this video definitely helped !

@kaoshonen 4 роки тому

This method worked for me! Thanks for the great video.

@1AAuto 4 роки тому

+kaoshonen Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

@donaldwhiteman3224 5 років тому

Great description, love the video.. thank you

@1AAuto 5 років тому

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Donald Whiteman

@VolksdeutscheSS 3 роки тому

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

@shawnpa 3 роки тому

Nice clear explanation. Never saw it done. Thanks!

@1AAuto 3 роки тому

+Shawn P Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

@ACommenterOnYouTube Рік тому

@@1AAuto This is a FWD car which needs 4 wheel alignment and you never compensated for track width between the front and back.

@augustinogwaku4861 Рік тому

thanks much bro for wonderful instructive video, once again thanks bro

@xhoustonkingx6212 5 років тому

Awesome video. One of my brothers showed me how to align doing the tape trick. I just eyeball it though then take it to get aligned. Thanks for sharing this informative video.

@1AAuto 5 років тому

+xHouston Kingx Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

@hankbridges7824 4 роки тому

xHouston Kingx Make sure you center the spoke and have somebody to hold the wheel straight. Otherwise, the steering wheel will end up out of line. OTC has a steering wheel holder. Longacre has a toe bar. Amazon has it. Get a Snap on caster/camber gauge from Amazon or EBAY. Get one that reads inches if your spec is inches. Get the right tools to align it. Check for loose steering first.

@SergioGonzalez-pg4lt 3 роки тому

@MrMOGHammer Рік тому

@@hankbridges7824 you can also drive the seat belt through the steering and tighten it to block it, making sure it stays straight

@Ian-of9oi Рік тому

This is great information. Hope you don’t have a bent rim. Sometimes alignments are needed after an accident. Probably a good idea to jack up the car and spin the wheel to check for wobble.

@Aeneas137 2 роки тому

yeah I was wondering if this was something that you can rely on long-term versus a shop which has like laser alignment tools and stuff. and for a race car I think as quickly as I go through tires I'll let a shop do it. but thanks for the tutorial I did verify that they were pretty close I've got some toe in.

@paulromsky9527 9 місяців тому

Great video. At 4:22 when you bring out the back to square up the strings, it would be best to split the difference on each side. By adjusting one side, you end up with a square sided rectangle, but the car is slightly askew within it. Also, I would use 50 lb test fishing line as it is finer and smooth, you will get more accurate measurements that way. I am designing a DIY setup with low cost self leveling builder's lasers with a cross hair beam and targets on a board with mm marks across the full width of a car. I will be able to do 4 wheel alignment for toe and camber, and some side targets on movable boards to determine caster.

@davejalenderki 2 роки тому

Thank you for a very informative video. It is simple and to the point.

@1AAuto 2 роки тому

+G D Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@georgesadler7830 2 роки тому

Thank you for the video.

@Snowdog216 3 роки тому

Good info, thanks. Its like running a brick mason's line. Random thought, putting an old brake rotor (1 or 2) on each step stool would help hold the stools in place. And not being a troll, but if someone did not have string they could use brick masons nylon string. Go to the big box store and look for 100ft empire gold twisted line with reel. You do no need to cut the line, just run it slack from divers side to passenger side and then tie it off, or wrap it around a brick like 5 times, and get the brick at the right height however you can, step stools, milk crates, a stack of old bricks, etc.

@wisdomwisdom817 4 роки тому

Awesome job thank you

@rickibrown9090 3 роки тому

Guys at a race track use the string method to set up and adjust their race cars on practice nights.When I lived in Nashville my neighbor was Bobby Hamilton and I would go to Nashville's Racetrack at the fairgrounds where they have the half mile track and a quarter mile track inside or the half mile track.So Bobby would help guys sort out their race cars.He was an awsome driver.If a guy's car was handling terrible,he could take it for a couple of laps and tell from the seat if his pants what was off.He would tell their pit crew what to adjust and the car would handle right.I once ask him what the difference between the Winston Cup cars and the Grand National Cars was.He said the Winston Cup cars had so much more horsepower that if you floored it when crossing the 12inch painted finish line they would break the rear tires loose.He can a decent career but never was able to get the tip of the line equipment and team that the top 8 or 10 drivers had.He won 4 Winston Cup Races and Raced from 1989 to 2005.Unfortunately he passed away in January 2007.

@agushipolito101 3 роки тому

And ?

@jaglaus 2 роки тому

A better way of loosening or tightening the jam nut on the tie rod end is putting a wrench on the flats of the tile rod end. That way your putting stress on the wrench and not the ball and socket of the tie rod end.

@MrMOGHammer Рік тому

That’s a good tip, it helps doing more precise adjustments because your tie rods will tend to go back to straight and screw your adjustment while driving

@unnainconnu9098 Рік тому

@@MrMOGHammer The adjustment won't change if you correctly tighten the jam nut.

@dadthedaddy9566 2 роки тому

👍 very nicely made video. 👌 way better than all the back yard mechanics posting

@kauaixtremeshorefishing1021 2 роки тому

Another great DIY video You guys rock Aloha from Hawaii

@kosta16auto 4 роки тому

I do that but strap firmly a level to the steering wheel that's how I know I always get back to my home position. Might be wrong but works for me every time.

@robk5745 2 роки тому

Nice tip

@terryjones2012 2 роки тому

All well and good using a tape measure, what if the first tyre has excessive toe in.. would you do the string line first to get approximate squareness?

@zanechristenson3436 9 місяців тому

Would the linear travel distance of the particular thread size on your tie rod give you a general idea of how many turns you need to do? Other factors obviously affecting it

@titchglover2601 Рік тому

Thanks this was helpful. How is an alignment done at a shop?

@chrisryan8863 5 років тому

this was a very informative video.

@1AAuto 5 років тому

+chris ryan Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

@rreinhard43 2 роки тому

Thank you for this video, I just had my car front alignment done and the mechanic said he had to use a kit. But my car still pulls (slighter) to the right while driving. I’m going to check the alignment now, thanks for the info.

@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 2 роки тому

Remember, most roads are crowned to the right so rain water runs safely off the driving surface. Because of this, it's normal for the vehicle to move in the direction of the crown, naturally. This should not be a great amount where you're fighting to keep the vehicle in the lane. Another consideration is if the front tires are worn unevenly from a prior alignment issue, the worn tires can cause the vehicle to pull, accordingly.

@richeyrich2203 2 роки тому

Should have taken it back, since he didnt do the job correctly. If they didnt make it right, dispute the charge.

@TT-uz1vp 2 роки тому

Same thing happens to me after a good day of drinking, my car pulls slightly this was and slightly the other. Super fing wierd

@MrMOGHammer Рік тому

@@TT-uz1vp hard to drive when the road constantly moves left and right.

@timothymaddox1957 2 роки тому

Very helpful 👌 thanks 😊

@joedejesus6363 4 роки тому

That's the way to do it, I like this method better,👍 to the measuring of the tires. But I prefer using 4 Jack Stands with fluorescent fishing line. I also prefer using the "Dream Stick" Alignment tool (which you can buy on line) it makes it much easier to actually see your measurements without having to use the tape measure.

@beebop7552 2 роки тому

The lock nut displacement could have been moved 7/16 of an inch away from the outer tie rod end to get the desired initial movement. Also, retightening the lock nit before the next measurement is unnecessary until the final dimension is determined. Good information however.

@capnprat7692 2 роки тому

That only applies if you're measuring in the same spot on the front of the wheel as the tie-rod is on the back. I know my tie-rod doesn't quite align with the back edge of my wheel. The further from center your measurement point is, the greater the measurement is going to be. So if you adjust the tie-rod the same amount that you're measuring at the outer edge of the wheel, you're going to overcorrect. But if you know your tie-rod is about 5/6ths of the way to the edge from the center of the wheel then you could calculate roughly how far you needed to turn it based on that. I'd much prefer that to his guess and check method though.

@Carcajoo121 2 роки тому

Great video… thanks for sharing

@rubencastillo2506 5 років тому

Thank you. Good info.

@brandonpeterman9964 4 роки тому

I literally just did this on a 03 focus this morning before running across this video lol

@1AAuto 4 роки тому

+Brandon Peterman Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

@reza_dc2 3 роки тому

how did it turn out?

@pjf 3 роки тому

Great, I like the second method!

@Live-Life-Freely 8 місяців тому

As an American, I find it a lot easier using a metric measuring tape. You don't have to think about the fractions.

@Inavato Рік тому

Hey Andy , would'nt it be enough just to measure distance from side to side from the Front of the front tire to the back of the front tire just for toe In/out?

@sarcheljalal4028 9 місяців тому

Excellent

@coreyaudet9656 Рік тому

Awesome thanks for your time.

@flyingmunk8956 4 роки тому

I have watched several videos. This one is the best that iv seen as far as how good it works. Mine drive nice and straight. My wheel is a little slanted to the driver side but I dont have a steering wheel lock. Thanks

@1AAuto 4 роки тому

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@yermiyahbenisrael7182 Рік тому

Good video. Very helpful

@sherzodabduakhatov2658 Місяць тому

Ty you save my day

@rajaarshad4890 5 років тому

Such a nice job

@1AAuto 5 років тому

+Raja Arshad Thank you!

@giosacramento2767 3 роки тому

Hi there, I am a bit confused when you did measure the front driver side, it is toed in back is 1 1/8 and front is 1 3/16 same as the front passenger side which is toed in back is inch and front 1 3/8 to adjust you need to tighten the tie rod end which is good but the driver side which we can say toed in as well 1 1/8 back and 1 3/16 front and you mention it should be loosen to correct it or it should be tighten as well same on the passenger side. Thanks for clarification!

@maryannp793 5 років тому

Good job Andy❗️

@blcdad Рік тому

Good job on the video. I use a level with a laser instead of the string.

@brufnus 2 роки тому

Some time ago, I bought an infrared motorcycle chain adjustment tool (quite inexpensive), and when I watched this video I couldn't help but thinking that it probably would be easier and more precise, albeit slightly more expensive, to use one of those for wheel alignment? It's not easy to fit directly on the wheel rim, but perhaps aided by a piece of wood or something, and then aiming at, say, a wall or garage door or something and do the measurement there.

@dustypop123 2 роки тому

I think my mind is blown about that 2nd way of doing it, gonna test that out for sure

@1AAuto 2 роки тому

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@drivewaygarage1561 2 роки тому

Thanks, I'm going to replace the tie rods on my Avalanche and this will help align it.

@tyler-lastnameredacted-6391 4 роки тому

Great video. The cardboard is great idea.

@1AAuto 4 роки тому

+Georgia Boy Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@laurakaras4428 9 місяців тому

Quick question....doing the right side if i need to toe in, which way do i turn the tie rod?

@p4e81 3 роки тому

very useful video thank you!

@1AAuto 3 роки тому

+p4e81 Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@waltertaleno35 2 роки тому

Great explanation, thanks.

@1AAuto 2 роки тому

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@shanewilneff9864 2 роки тому

So do you adjust both sides if they are off then do the measurement between front of tires and back of tires?

@paulromsky9527 9 місяців тому

At 7:08, there is some trigonometry you can apply to set the tow to what you need in one shot, it requires measuring how far the toe knuckle is back/front from the center line of the axle and measuring how far the toe knuckle is offset from the center line of the tire left/right and up/down, and camber and caster (5 measurements in all). You need to take the wheels off to make those measurements using some elegant techniques, but once you have the first 3 for your car you keep them for reference, plug the distance of toe change needed into an equation and you get the precise distance you need to move the tow arm in or out which you can measure with reference lines circumscribed on the knuckle flange and on the tow arm just past the wrench spots.