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02-03-2013, 11:23 AM | #1 |
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DIY Alignment
I'm thinking once I install my new springs and adjustable suspension bits I'll do my own alignments.
Doing some research and I've come up with 3 possible camber/caster/toe gauges. Anybody have any experience with these and can offer some feedback to them? LongAcre - Concerned it won't mount to the wheel. http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...d=1580&catid=5 FastTrax - you can get a Toe measure add on. Non digital. Uses bubble measure and I'm concerned about accuracy. http://www.jegs.com/i/Specialty-Prod...10#moreDetails QuickTrick - This is the one I'm leaning toward. Has a separate Toe gauge. http://www.quicktrickalignment.com/s...tem-with-case/ |
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Jesus, that QuickTrick system looks awesome.
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The QuickTrick looks interesting. Please if you don't mind write a review if you do get it. Thanks.
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Interesting. I would love to hear a review on the QuickTrick kit. My dad's alignment on his car is so bad that any adjustment would make it better.
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If you like to buy tires every 6 months cause they are worn out because a "string" or "bubble" alignment... lol go ahead
Alignment shops are cheap, just find a good one and work a deal with them if you need multiples. |
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I've got this camber gauge:
http://www.toyheadauto.com/CasterCamberGauge.html It's cheap and effective. It does not work very well with 17" wheels (at least not my version). I also use Longacre toe plates. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Longacre-Toe-Plates-Includes-Tapes/dp/B000VAOHB2"]Longacre Toe Plates (Set) Includes (2) Tapes : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame] Between my cars, and all the people I've loaded the plates to, thousands of dollars have been saved. |
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How often you planning on aligning your vehicle? For the range of 200-300 I would think you could get a few alignments on a true alignment rack by a professional. I would think for such a new car that had no rusted/frozen bolts you should be around 80-100 bucks for a 4-wheel align.
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Looks like I may be the guinea pig.
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There are several reasons I want to do it myself. I won't go into them. The purpose of this post was not to debate the logic of doing your own alignments but to ask about the equipment available out there to do them. |
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I am similarly intrigued. I may just pick one up myself. |
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