Handy Dandy Toe In Tool

[Phil Brown]

The problem is unless the wheels and tires are perfect with no wobble the toe in could be off. 1/8" wobble is acceptable and if each wheel has 1/8" wobble, that could throw off the measurement by a lot.

No doubt the best way to align the front end would be with a modern spindle hub mounted alignment machine ,but I think that for what 95% of us do any of the above methods and tools we've used work really good Good point about bent wheels,the best two always to the front and they really need to be straight if you expect good results out of your alignment. If there not straight find some, there not that hard to find Try it yourself like above and if it doesn't work then you can take it to an alignment shop as they will be more than willing to tell you whats wrong

 

[burner31]

Made these up the other day, real easy to use just push up to the tire hook a tape in the cut in slot on one side and read the number on the other side. I like to use two tapes and just leave them there (one front and one in the back) as you make the adjustments
Got a set for the race cars that are made out of a bent aluminum plate that work real good too

I've spun my tires and the rims are true blue.
I really like this set-up and think I'll make and try it.
What the heck...can't hurt

 

[Blessyouboys]

Refer to post #11.
Bill W.

Why?

 

[harleytoprock]

According to Marco's site, if measureing on the tire tread surface@ 6" above the ground surface, the toe in spec should be 1/16" plus an additional 1/50" . 1/16 plus 1/50 converted to decimal is .0825". or just .020" bigger than 1/16" or say just a little bit bigger than 1/16".

 

[Anteek29]

I use the tires center mold line as a reference...more accurate than spinning the tire and using chalk or pencil.

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

I use the tires center mold line as a reference...more accurate than spinning the tire and using chalk or pencil.

One Barner just put 2 straight pins in the tread, 6" off the floor & measured it, then rolled the car & measured it again---simple & quick!----Chief always said, "The easiest way is the BEST way, IF, it does the job PROPERLY"!
Bill W.

 

[Y-Blockhead]

.... 1/16 plus 1/50 converted to decimal is .0825". or just .020" bigger than 1/16" or say just a little bit bigger than 1/16".

or 1/16" +/- a RCH??

 

[Mitch//pa]

put away your sticks, bobby pins, sewing kits and house building material
free accurate computerized toe sets to any barner
free transport not available
COMPENSATES AUTOMATICALLY FOR WHEEL RUNOUT

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

put away your sticks, bobby pins, sewing kits and house building material
free accurate computerized toe sets to any barner
free transport not available

Mitch, you're a GOOD KID, I'm PROUD OF YOU --------I'll be there, soon as I git the pins outta' Vermins' tires & install my "SWITCH BY MITCH" ignition switch goody. Make me an appointment for June 18th-2016.
Dad W.

 

[hardtimes]

The problem is unless the wheels and tires are perfect with no wobble the toe in could be off. 1/8" wobble is acceptable and if each wheel has 1/8" wobble, that could throw off the measurement by a lot.

Jeeze, now don't that just throw a monkey wrench into the equation !!
Who the heck has wobble free tires AND rims on a Model A

 

[Fred K-OR]

Here we all go again to nowhere!

 

[harleytoprock]

or 1/16" +/- a RCH??

I'll have to find a red head and ask her for a special request.