HIO - I need some info from you please
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HIO - I need some info from you please
HIO, I posted about a driveway alignment on my truck yesterday and GaryKip suggested I check your build for your alignment.
Probably your Lo-Buck build? Is it possible from your memory to give me a page count range that the alignment may be? I like the posts but it's a lot to go through
Probably your Lo-Buck build? Is it possible from your memory to give me a page count range that the alignment may be? I like the posts but it's a lot to go through
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03-19-2016, 08:00 PM
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03-19-2016, 08:26 PM
Lead Driver
...I'd say have a good time at the event but, it sounds like you may already be there.
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03-19-2016, 11:57 PM
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Hahaha. Okay... I'm good now.'Just got back from dinner.
This methodology is like using toe plates so Google it to understand the principle... this is of course the ultra low buck way I did it.
Tools
Two jackstands
Jack
Two tape measures
Two lengths of metal.. each about 24 inches long
Masking tape
Procedure
Set the parking rake and chock the rear tires
Crack the front lug nuts
Loosen tie rod adjusting sleeve.
Jack up the truck and place a stand under each I-beam. The alignment must be done with the suspension loaded.
Remove front wheels.
Take the length of rod and mark the center and about nine inches on each side.
Affix the rod with it horizontal and level, its center centered on the disc/drum face. I used a couple of lug nuts to clamp it.
Take both tape measures and string it from the passenger side. I taped the tangs to the rods and on the marks at nine inches fore and aft.
Now compare the measurements to the driver side, fore and aft at nine inches from the center.
Adjust the tie rod sleeve so there is one-eighth inch toe-in.
Tighten the sleeve.
Done.
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This methodology is like using toe plates so Google it to understand the principle... this is of course the ultra low buck way I did it.
Tools
Two jackstands
Jack
Two tape measures
Two lengths of metal.. each about 24 inches long
Masking tape
Procedure
Set the parking rake and chock the rear tires
Crack the front lug nuts
Loosen tie rod adjusting sleeve.
Jack up the truck and place a stand under each I-beam. The alignment must be done with the suspension loaded.
Remove front wheels.
Take the length of rod and mark the center and about nine inches on each side.
Affix the rod with it horizontal and level, its center centered on the disc/drum face. I used a couple of lug nuts to clamp it.
Take both tape measures and string it from the passenger side. I taped the tangs to the rods and on the marks at nine inches fore and aft.
Now compare the measurements to the driver side, fore and aft at nine inches from the center.
Adjust the tie rod sleeve so there is one-eighth inch toe-in.
Tighten the sleeve.
Done.
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