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FOXX5.0
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So I just finished my front 5 lug
94/95 spindles
98 calipers,rotors and mounting brackets
Sn95 ball joints
Using stock fox outter tie rods and stock camber plates
I noticed I have the toe in and on one side passenger side it's pointed in more then the driver side. To fix it enough to get it to the alignment shop all I have to do is adjustable the inner tie rod correct any helpful hits would be appreciated thanks
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Posts: 1554 | From: (~__~) | Registered: Apr 2009
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LXjames
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Jack the front up and loosen the jam but on the outer tie rod. Adjust it out until you barely see the rear tire peak out around the front. That will get you close and you can get it to the shop
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Posts: 4761 | From: Pittsburg CA | Registered: Mar 2011
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Fostang
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If it's just the toe and not camber or caster.
All you need is 4 jack stands 2 strings or in a bind I've used dental floss a tape measure and 4 pieces of flat plate steel.
You spray wd40 inbetween the plate steel 2 on each tire drive the car or push them over it.
Using the string and 2 jack stands put a stand on each corner run the string parallel to the wheels. Square it to the rear wheels using the tape measure to the rim face.
Next check the width of the front tire center thread drivers to passengers and then check the width of the rear using the same thread center.
Add both numbers divide by 2 that gives you your 0 toe. For a driver with radial tires I usually go .5 camber 1/16th toe in and as much caster as I can get making sure to to obtain .25 more on passengers side.
Without a good digital angle finder you won't be able to get a camber or caster on the 40* 20 split left and right. However with the string and tape you will be able to get that toe measurement.
Haven't paid for an alignment in years using this method without any unusual tire wear.
Here's a decent article in what I mean.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/chassis-suspension/ctrp-1204-determining-wheel-alignment-string-your-car/
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wjZUu_d08t8
http://youtu.be/0sguZ-gRF9I
Little vid on the subject
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FOXX5.0
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Thanks guys for that helpful info
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