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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 09:14 PM
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Front end alignment
How would a do-it-yourselfer do a front end alignment on a '56 F250 straight axle? I'm going to be changing the king pins and bushings.
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As long as parts are tight, I just set the toe with a tape measure. Drives good and has 5000 miles on new tires- no funny wear.
 
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I have 2 1/4”x 3” x 4’ angle iron that I lay against the outside of the tires. Measure the front and back. I think you want a 1/16” to 1/8” less at the front.
 
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