Alignment - Getting It Straight
Sometimes, When You Want Something Done Right, You've Got To Do It Yourself.
| | MEASUREMENTS BEFORE CHANGES | D.I.Y. ALIGNMENT |
| F Caster: | +3 degrees | +4 degrees |
| F Camber: | -0.75 degrees | -1.3 degrees |
| F Toe Total: | 3/8 inch | 1/8 inch (1/16 left, 1/16 right) |
| R Camber: | -0.75 | -1.8 |
| R Toe Total: | 1/4 inch | 1/8 inch (1/16 left, 1/16 right)After D.I.Y alignment: |
| RF Caster: | +4.4 degrees |
| LF Caster: | +4 degrees |
| RF Camber: | -1.3 degrees |
| LF Camber: | -1.35 degrees |
| Total F Toe: | +3/32 |
| Total R Toe: | +3/16 |
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES |
| Caster/Camber Tool: | $35.00 |
| Linoleum Tiles: | $4.75 |
| Carpenters Plumb Bob: | $3.75 |
| Square: | $4.99 |
| Ruler: | $2.99 |
| Bubble Level: | $8.99 |
| String: | $2.99 |
| Total: | $63.46 |
| Laser level (optional) | $29.99 |
Time to double check everything. It's not uncommon for one spec to be upset when adjusting another, so don't assume you are done after you set toe. Double check everything-including the adjustment bolts-because more often than not, a novice aligner will make a few mistakes. But hang in there, because as you've seen, the results can be amazing.