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Re: DIY toe in Alignment settings
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Posted by JohnK (more from JohnK) on Wed, 7 Jul 2004 06:18:07 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Alignment settings, Canadiansaaber, Mon, 5 Jul 2004 12:28:25
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Specs have been posted many times. Search on camber, caster, and toe-in.

However, 99% of the time, you can correct a lead/pull and uneven wear problem by simply setting your toe-in. Make sure all control arm bushings, balljoints and tierod ends are in good shape.

Toe-in should be 1-2mm versus zero(straight ahead). I have tried many settings and find that 1mm reduces outside edge wear, and gives a bit less understeer. Beyond 2mm, you will get outside edge wear and more understeer. At zero toe in, the car might be abit jumpy at highway speeds, but some people run there cars at zero. I set my own toe in by wrapping a string tightly around all 4 tires as high up as i can without hitting body and bumper parts(car on the ground in driveway). With the wheels straight ahead, there should be about 1mm gap between the string and the "back" sidewall of each front tire. A 2mm string gap at each front tire rear sidewall will give you zero toe-in, since the rear track is a bit wider than the front.

If you spend a Saturday morning with a bit of trial and error, you will become an expert at diy toe-in setting.

Note that the tie-rod adjustment is sensitive and a 1/4 turn on a steering rack rod will make a noticeable difference. Spray some penetrant on each tie rod adjusting threads and the lock nut the night before, so it is easier to loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting rods. Also, lock the steering wheel with a piece of wood or tie it down. Have fun...very satisfying when you learn how to do this.

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