How to "rough in" front end alignment after rebuild?

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Ironracer said:
Cool Brother Woodworker! So, do you use a 2' level on the tire, and string line from the rears at midpoint? To a fixed point, ahead of the front wheen and tire assembly, then back pull off the string to get a # for the front toe in? I'm one of them " hands in kinda guys"
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Yes. Keep in mind that you have to start from from "zero" being that the car is on a level surface and the wheels are in a "neutral" position. Also try to take all your measurements from a fixed point which I usually mark on the floor and wheel so I can set up and measure consistently. It's not perfect and there are so many variables involved, that for me it's a matter of trial and error, adjusting and driving until it looks and more importantly feels right.
 
Mojoe9955 said:
Yes. Keep in mind that you have to start from from "zero" being that the car is on a level surface and the wheels are in a "neutral" position. Also try to take all your measurements from a fixed point which I usually mark on the floor and wheel so I can set up and measure consistently. It's not perfect and there are so many variables involved, that for me it's a matter of trial and error, adjusting and driving until it looks and more importantly feels right.
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Kickn Tail there! I'll have to "fab" something. It SUCKS The Old School guys laid down their tools..
 
Ironracer said:
I don't get it. What do You bolt it down, ( the 2x4 with the nail) so it doesn't walk around? I've never seen it done....Sorry to Bother Ya Dell. Or is it better to run a string/ laser off the rear tires as a benchmark. And measure in from that?
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I don't do toe that way if that is what your referring to. Crackedback mentions this. He just lays a board outside of each tire on top of something to block it up so you are measuring about spindle height, and sticks out the front/ rear of the tire so you can lay a tape across for toe measurement.
 
67Dart273 said:
I don't do toe that way if that is what your referring to. Crackedback mentions this. He just lays a board outside of each tire on top of something to block it up so you are measuring about spindle height, and sticks out the front/ rear of the tire so you can lay a tape across for toe measurement.
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Like a 28" 2x4, on a cinder block?
 
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