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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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Wheel alignment Help Please

Hi all
I have just replaced some steering joints on my 2005 Excursion XLT Limo and need to check the Front wheel alighnment (over here we call it Tracking) i have set it to Paralell but it may need a degree or two of in or out any advice would be a great help as i don't want to scrub the tyres out
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by stormin177
Hi all
I have just replaced some steering joints on my 2005 Excursion XLT Limo and need to check the Front wheel alighnment (over here we call it Tracking) i have set it to Paralell but it may need a degree or two of in or out any advice would be a great help as i don't want to scrub the tyres out
Thank's

Norm
You can make a "Toe in Tool" by using a long 2"X4" or 6" wide piece of lumber with a nail at each end to scribe the tires and compare the front side to the backside and measure the difference to get the toe in figure in inches.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Thank's I do have the right alignment tools but what I need to know is the measurements ie: tow in or tow out and by how much or do they run parallel, great idea with the timber and nails though
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Thank you just what I needed to know
May I wish all of you a Merry Xmax and a Happy New Year

From all at Kent Limos UK
 
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Originally Posted by stormin177
Thank you just what I needed to know
May I wish all of you a Merry Xmax and a Happy New Year

From all at Kent Limos UK
You're welcome and the same to you and yours.

Now that you have found us keep in touch.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Will do have a look at my Excursion on www.kentlimos.co.uk
It was converted by Xtream Coach, Huntington Beach California and I love it to death
Although saying that I have always had an American vehicle this is just a few
1966 Pontiac Bonnerville Convertable
Dodge Charger R/T
2 Ford Econoline Day Vans
1979 Trans Am
1970 Corvette
To mention just a few
Norm
 
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