This video cover the front wheel alignment , more specific Toe In and Out . Using a simple string and a ruler. It works on most classic cars and modern cars.
Master mechanic here… I fall asleep at church and tell people I’m meditating. I watched this gentleman’s video… My eyes and ears are wide open and I’m at full attention. He is very detailed and precise. I take he some sort of instructor or racing circuit. He’s the type of guy you want to have a drink with. Thankyou!
@@GianiPhasta The gentleman explains with confidence. There’s always much to learn. Cars are an everyday thing and a part of our lives. As in it’s our legs. The 80s 90s it was all about the mechanical , somewhere along the line till now it’s about electronic garbage and plastic engines. Pre obsolescence…. It’s in everything.
@@thelegendarywasdgamer9724 You can eyeball it for a temporary thing in time get a laser alignment or ghetto style with 2 strings lol I do get what your saying .
Excellent work. Love this tutorial. ❤today i changed all my mounts and rack and steering ends then i realize i have toe in. So ill follow this vid. Love this
I've done this method since I was young when I was helping my grand father to calibrate his car alignment. It was the same teaching as him. I learnt a lot of knowledge of old school engineering methods from him. Thanks to reveal this method on social media again, Sir.
I like videos like these. They're educational. Even though its long, the guy is succinct and to the point. No dilly dallying or going off topic. I watched other videos and they confused me. I need information, not people's life story. Thank you.
Simple math, very well explained, a lot of examples, also practicing what he actually teaches on an actual car. after dozens of hours spent on youtube trying to find what i need, i saw your vid and everything get so so simple. I spent in a video 40 mins to watch a so called explanation of this alligment and after that time "it's a serious job, just drive your car to the nearest shop since you dont have a laser equippment". i started screaming... I can't thank you enough for it!!! cheers from Romania mate!
I enjoyed your presentation, my son has just purchased a $21000.00AU Laser self-calibration wheel alignment machine with hoist, (where I live everything is 60% dear than in the US). He will need to do a lot off wheel aliments to recover his costs. Thank you for your tutorial on a manual method.
Just came across your video as my front left has toe put and my front right is more or less straight. After watching and listening to your excellent explanation, i will give this a go tomorrow :) so thank you.
Absolutely top notch explanation: video and layout. I normally let my mech handle my alignment matters and your video has added a secondary confirmation check...thank you.
excellent video and explained thoroughly to the end, im impressed, i was trying to understand this a little more in depth and the way you presented it really helped, thanks!
Exactly how my dad showed me how to do it and how I’ve been doing it for years. Trying to encourage my 18 yr old son to get his hands dirty is another matter 🤔
Thanks for the comments, indeed this an old school method. And yes, I see it daily that youngster miss the basis for many things. They rely on electronic gadgets and automation, and seem to forget that even those have their basis in the basic principles
Great video. I just watched Edd China doing alignment on his channel with a really simple tool, which helped him to adjust camber and even caster. No electronics or anything like that was needed. But this method is even more simple for Toe in-out. I have not tried it myself yet, but I'm sure it is very effective.
I followed the procedure he describes, and it does work. My car, 1984 Corvette, pulled to left really bad. It was never properly aligned after front end damage required replacement of the rack and pinion mechanism. I got it to steer mostly straight then after using it for several days decided to give it one more tweak. It now steers OK, not perfect, but good enough for a 39-year-old car (10/83).
Bedankt, ja die motor is heel wat werk geweest en loopt goed... wat extra PK's en nu nog een 123 Ignition plaatsen met de App zodat ik de advance en vacuum curve zelf kan instellen
@@D3Sshooter De 123Ignition ziet er fantastisch uit. Niet spotgoedkoop maar kom, je leeft maar één keer. Lang (heel lang) geleden heb ik een soort van schakeling gebouwd (Elektuur als ik me niet vergis) dat min of meer aanleunde tegen een elektronische ontsteking. De stroom door de visplatinés werd héél sterk gereduceerd en had eigenlijk de functie van een stuurkring. Het vermogen was voor rekening van een transistor eindtrap. Dat was voor die tijd een erg vooruitstrevend project...
Excellent video with a few suggestions: I use two string at the same time either side... then setup a 90 degree perfect rectangle adjusted to the exact four centers of each tire/wheel. Much more accurate than measuring with rear wheel only because of error projection (12 inches projected to 100 rear to front... keep in mind that 1 degree error would be huge at the front tire ). The second reason is that using the eccentric bushing on the rear of the automobile wheel bearings we can adjust all four wheels with accurate tracking front to back. BTW this is irrespective of whether the spacing width is equal on the two front vs. the two rear tires. Another point is to place all four tires on several garbage bags to allow for shimming during the adjustment. Kind of acting like skid plates under each wheel. I'm sure your technique will work but the technique I'm talking about is clearly more accurate and allows us to adjust all wheels to factory original.
@antipoopydick Not really, to accurately adjust the wheels, they need to be in contact and under load. Ideally, you would have frictionless skid plate under each wheel, or at least three of them.
Just found this great video. Have used a similar method before myself I think the hardest part is actually getting under some cars to do this.. 4 caravan ramps/levellers maybe a good solution so long as everything sits level..
We drilled out some angle iron and mount one to each wheel with tires off and measure the distance between the front and rear of the tire at the angle iron when they're even front and rear tires are straight further out in the rear they're toe in and further out in front they're tied out ...adjust from there .
Yep, that is the sound of a tuned V8, 3.9Ltr engine with a 500 CMF Edelbrock carb ... soon the 123 Ignition with Bluetooth will be installed with programmable advance and vacuum curves
Bloody beautiful Steve once again great explanation of that part of wheel alignment Can you also cover camber and castor in the future so then I can be fully in the know Love your work keep it up Cheers Frank 🇦🇺
Master mechanic here… I fall asleep at church and tell people I’m meditating. I watched this gentleman’s video… My eyes and ears are wide open and I’m at full attention. He is very detailed and precise. I take he some sort of instructor or racing circuit. He’s the type of guy you want to have a drink with. Thankyou!
I want to be his padawan
@@GianiPhasta The gentleman explains with confidence. There’s always much to learn. Cars are an everyday thing and a part of our lives. As in it’s our legs. The 80s 90s it was all about the mechanical , somewhere along the line till now it’s about electronic garbage and plastic engines. Pre obsolescence…. It’s in everything.
Wonderful information ℹ️😊
Who can call themselves a master mechanic if you don't know alignment.
@@thelegendarywasdgamer9724
You can eyeball it for a temporary thing in time get a laser alignment or ghetto style with 2 strings lol I do get what your saying .
Excellent work. Love this tutorial. ❤today i changed all my mounts and rack and steering ends then i realize i have toe in. So ill follow this vid. Love this
One of the best diy alignment videos I've seen 😮
I've done this method since I was young when I was helping my grand father to calibrate his car alignment. It was the same teaching as him. I learnt a lot of knowledge of old school engineering methods from him. Thanks to reveal this method on social media again, Sir.
Finally a video that clearly explains wheel alignment....tq my friend!!!!! God bless ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️🌟❇️
Thanks for the comments
I like videos like these. They're educational. Even though its long, the guy is succinct and to the point. No dilly dallying or going off topic. I watched other videos and they confused me. I need information, not people's life story. Thank you.
your teaching is that of full experience i am happy to be part of it
Thanks for the comments
Simple math, very well explained, a lot of examples, also practicing what he actually teaches on an actual car. after dozens of hours spent on youtube trying to find what i need, i saw your vid and everything get so so simple. I spent in a video 40 mins to watch a so called explanation of this alligment and after that time "it's a serious job, just drive your car to the nearest shop since you dont have a laser equippment". i started screaming... I can't thank you enough for it!!! cheers from Romania mate!
Thank you for encouraging people to do something themselves. I used this method on my Volvo and everything turned out great👍
my pleasure
@@D3Sshooter i manage to find the way on my 240..Rear 20cm/17.8 front L,rear 20/17cm R
I used this method today on my 1977 MGB. It worked fantastically!!! Spot on directions and easy to follow. Thank you for your post!!!
Steve, you have done a great job with your MG looks fabulous and sound great. Thanks for sharing.
Very welcome, there is still a few things I need to do... like a new 123 Blue T Ignition with adjustable advance and vacuum curves and a seat overhaul
Thnx! Your drawings and equations put everything in perspective.
Wow, i searched and searched and your video was the best. Precise and easy to understand. Thanks
I enjoyed your presentation, my son has just purchased a $21000.00AU Laser self-calibration wheel alignment machine with hoist, (where I live everything is 60% dear than in the US). He will need to do a lot off wheel aliments to recover his costs. Thank you for your tutorial on a manual method.
Great video! It is concise and learned a lot!
Great video. Your ability to explain the process to a novice like myself is brilliant. Thank you.
What a wonderful yet simple example of how setting the tow should be done 👏🏾👍🏾
Thanks for the comments
Best simple and straight to the point alignment presentation, BRAVO!!
TXS
Hey Steve
Feels good to start watching another video of yours.
Take care.
Thanks Tim, enjoy
Best d.i.y. alignment video on the interwebs…thank you!
Heel duidelijk filmpje, goede uitleg en simpele handeling 👌🏻
This is the best video on how to do it. Thank you 😊
Just came across your video as my front left has toe put and my front right is more or less straight. After watching and listening to your excellent explanation, i will give this a go tomorrow :) so thank you.
excellent teaching. Very easy to understand. Thanks
I used to do alignments at a specialist shop, you have explained everything very well and dead on. Nice car too BTW
thanks for the comments
did you take that clamp off the bellows boot when making an adjustment andd replace it everytime ? in my experience that isnt necessary
reminded me of my old great teachers. right on point and know what they talk about.
Thank you sir, it is rare to find a good mechanic video on you tube. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!!! You explained this where I could understand what I need to do to correct what an idiot did to my truck uneven tierods adjustment! ❤
I enjoy your teaching sir thanks for applying your knowledge to me I really appreciate ❤️ 🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely top notch explanation: video and layout. I normally let my mech handle my alignment matters and your video has added a secondary confirmation check...thank you.
Only if all my teachers were like you explaining things so clearly. Thank you.
Thank you
Obrigado amigo. Sou do Brasil, me esclareceu muitos pontos que eu tinha dúvidas. Didática muito simples.
Execelente conteúdo.
I'm a slow learner and I've watched several videos qnd struggled to get it. Your video is excellent , simple and very easy to follow .thank you sir
Very clear and easy to learn! Thank you Mister!
Simple explanation and demonstrations, great video. Thank you!!!
Wow, this is my first wheel alignment lesson. Thank you!
excellent video and explained thoroughly to the end, im impressed, i was trying to understand this a little more in depth and the way you presented it really helped, thanks!
Excellent video about the alignment. So straightful and informative. Great job - thank you so much.
Thank you
You are a proper professor.you convinced me.
Thank you for the comments.
Thank you sir. After watched this video, I already can do it by myself now.. That's great video and many thanks for sharing💪💪💪
I subscribed to this video because it was really an excellent explanation. I still need to try to align on my car.
TXS for the comments
Watching from France..Very good and instructive Video Sir..with very clear explanation in english...Thank so much...Merci
This is excellent. And on an MG too, which is the car I'm working on. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, sir!!! I have enjoyed learning from you.
Excellent sharing.. thank you so much.
Thank you
Exactly how my dad showed me how to do it and how I’ve been doing it for years. Trying to encourage my 18 yr old son to get his hands dirty is another matter 🤔
Thanks for the comments, indeed this an old school method. And yes, I see it daily that youngster miss the basis for many things. They rely on electronic gadgets and automation, and seem to forget that even those have their basis in the basic principles
Hello. Can I get Dunlop wheel Alignment Gauge there
Perfectly explained.thank you so much . I will do my own from now on.
Great job, Steve.
Thanks for the comments
Great video. I just watched Edd China doing alignment on his channel with a really simple tool, which helped him to adjust camber and even caster. No electronics or anything like that was needed. But this method is even more simple for Toe in-out. I have not tried it myself yet, but I'm sure it is very effective.
Cool, thanks.
Another excellent video! Thanks 🙏🏽
Outstanding video and presentation.
I followed the procedure he describes, and it does work. My car, 1984 Corvette, pulled to left really bad. It was never properly aligned after front end damage required replacement of the rack and pinion mechanism. I got it to steer mostly straight then after using it for several days decided to give it one more tweak. It now steers OK, not perfect, but good enough for a 39-year-old car (10/83).
Thank you, Sir!! Perfect explanation. A great help.
Another fantastic video, thank-you.
Thanks for the comments
Een heerlijke sound aan het begin van de video bij het binnen rijden !
Bedankt, ja die motor is heel wat werk geweest en loopt goed... wat extra PK's en nu nog een 123 Ignition plaatsen met de App zodat ik de advance en vacuum curve zelf kan instellen
@@D3Sshooter De 123Ignition ziet er fantastisch uit. Niet spotgoedkoop maar kom, je leeft maar één keer.
Lang (heel lang) geleden heb ik een soort van schakeling gebouwd (Elektuur als ik me niet vergis) dat min of meer aanleunde tegen een elektronische ontsteking. De stroom door de visplatinés werd héél sterk gereduceerd en had eigenlijk de functie van een stuurkring. Het vermogen was voor rekening van een transistor eindtrap. Dat was voor die tijd een erg vooruitstrevend project...
Thank you it was simple and easy which is great.
Oh, the car looks very well restored. I like it.
thanks for the comments
Very detailed video! I learned so much. Very beautiful car by the way.
Best explanation ever. Good job. Thanks.
Very well done. Even a dummy could understand and appreciate this presentation.
Thank You, very informative, i have a MGB GT will try this method, thank you. LEN, UK.
Thank you for the well explained alignment, God bless, I like it!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, one of the best presentations I have seen, this job is next on my list and I will not now be going in blind, Steve.
Thanks for the comments
Excellent explanation in video ❤
By far, the best explanation of toe adjusting on CZcams. Excellent job and excellent car. Firm hand shakes.
Thank you
Another quality video Steve
Thanks 👍
This is expert advice.
I will follow your advice.
Thank you 👍
great video
I don't care what Scotty will say but I think this is worth to try with some trial and error , will get the hang of it.
Excellent video.
Thank you very much!
It is lovely video to understand how to do wheel alignment basically.
brilliant articulate explanation. thanks!
That was awesome 👍
Awesome video
Excellent video other than YOU DIDNT SHOW ME THE PART I NEEDED TO SEE OF YOU TURNING THE DAMN WRENCH AND WHICH WAY FOR IN OR OUT!
Dam that was awesome and well explained.. I am going to try that later... 3 thumbs up!
Excellent video thanks
Thanks for the comments
Excellent video with a few suggestions: I use two string at the same time either side... then setup a 90 degree perfect rectangle adjusted to the exact four centers of each tire/wheel. Much more accurate than measuring with rear wheel only because of error projection (12 inches projected to 100 rear to front... keep in mind that 1 degree error would be huge at the front tire ). The second reason is that using the eccentric bushing on the rear of the automobile wheel bearings we can adjust all four wheels with accurate tracking front to back. BTW this is irrespective of whether the spacing width is equal on the two front vs. the two rear tires. Another point is to place all four tires on several garbage bags to allow for shimming during the adjustment. Kind of acting like skid plates under each wheel. I'm sure your technique will work but the technique I'm talking about is clearly more accurate and allows us to adjust all wheels to factory original.
Question. Wouldn’t you be able to do this on a car for main example off the frame this way on stands or whatever get a straight line to measure from.
@antipoopydick
Not really, to accurately adjust the wheels, they need to be in contact and under load. Ideally, you would have frictionless skid plate under each wheel, or at least three of them.
Just found this great video. Have used a similar method before myself I think the hardest part is actually getting under some cars to do this.. 4 caravan ramps/levellers maybe a good solution so long as everything sits level..
Thank you sir for sharing us this video.
thanks. i'm from vietnam
Thanks for the comments
Thanks so much it's very helpful to me
great video here!
Great video
Hi Steve, easy when you know how. Many thanks.
Thanks for the comments
Thanks, great explanation!
Thank you.
Great video sir
Sounds like it gets up and goes too. 🚀👍. Cheers from Aussie 🦘.
Great video very helpful.
Excellent video thanks.
Thank you for your video
i watch your wheel aliment the way u expeline it was great and god bless u and thanks for wonder expelaion
Well explanation... Thanks sir.
We drilled out some angle iron and mount one to each wheel with tires off and measure the distance between the front and rear of the tire at the angle iron when they're even front and rear tires are straight further out in the rear they're toe in and further out in front they're tied out ...adjust from there .
Good Video dude DIY rules
Glad you liked it
What a sound !!
Yep, that is the sound of a tuned V8, 3.9Ltr engine with a 500 CMF Edelbrock carb ... soon the 123 Ignition with Bluetooth will be installed with programmable advance and vacuum curves
You're the best teacher
Very clear information 👍
Tiu are a very good amd factual teacher
Thank you
Bloody beautiful Steve once again great explanation of that part of wheel alignment
Can you also cover camber and castor in the future so then I can be fully in the know
Love your work keep it up
Cheers
Frank 🇦🇺
Great suggestion! Thanks for the comments