I need some help in a way to set the toe-in for my '80s model F150. It doesn't have to be set to exact 'spec', just close. I've seen pit-crews at NASCAR races do a string-line test, how does that work? Reason for all this: every alinement shop in my local area wants $60 to just turn the sleeves on each side adjusting the toe-in. That's a lot of money for an unemployed man to spend on a 20min job. Any help would be appreciated. Maybe there is a diy website for this procedure? Thanks!
Ed S
Toe-in is easy to measure NASCAR style. Forget the string and use a tape measure. The problem is, what to you measure to on the tire that would be accurate?
Here's how my dad taught me to do it: Hold a screwdriver or something pointy touching the tire (put it down on a block or something, it needs to stay still) and turn the tire, scrubbing a mark all the way around. Do the other tire and then measure between the marks. You should measure 1/4" less in front of the tires than behind (or whatever you want toe-in to be). The marks will accurately represent the way the tire rotates.
I sure would like to see a graphical representation of that technique; you know, a pic. Can one be found online?
Norm
That's great. Thanks.
Norm
I guess the "old man method" refers to my Dad? Ha ha!
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