Material Used For Wheel Alignment

aircooled Tuesday, 10/27/2015

I have a question, what is the material used to set the chassis when installing the axles back on. The material has ribs going across it.

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72_Chevy_C10 10/27/15

Hi!

Thanks Guys, for mentioning my jig. I haven't had a chance lately to make some new ones...hopefully soon!

Here is a link to Smitty using one that I made...

http://redlinederby.com/topic/cool-tune-raab-alignment-tool-for-axles/2024

They are pretty simple...I use a ball mill and machine grooves every .200" on one side and every .300" on the other.

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redlinederby 10/27/15

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Someone else had posted about using pencils to make a ad hoc jig as well. I'll try to find the picture but they basically took a bunch of round pencils and lined them up. Make sure they're straight, glue them together and then lay your car on top to help align.

While not as a "pro" as a milled jig, better than nothing or doing it by eye and hoping for the best - although, I should state that I've always taken the "hope for the best" route and things don't turn out horrible ;)

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CrzyTrkrDude 10/27/15

LOL, I was just searching for the same thing Brian.

http://www.redlinederby.com/topic/wheel-alignment-tool/2300

It's pretty easy to build. But, I keep forgetting to use it. Lol

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2seven 10/29/15

I use the pencil approach, seems to work well and cost effective

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really? lol. I keep forgetting to use mine. — CrzyTrkrDude
i also keep forgetting to let paint dry. and glue dry. and liquid aluminum polish dry. — CrzyTrkrDude
my prints are alllllllll over those Beetles. lol — CrzyTrkrDude

Material Used For Wheel Alignment

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