Front wheel Alignment Toe In :Out

[@lt5071]

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]

I want to be his padawan

[@lt5071]

@@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.

[@lewisbwalya5536]

Wonderful information ℹ️😊

[@thelegendarywasdgamer9724]

Who can call themselves a master mechanic if you don't know alignment.

[@lt5071]

@@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 .

[@Tomas-gd6lk]

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.

[@MorningStar-xu7uu]

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.

[@christophernwafor6646]

your teaching is that of full experience i am happy to be part of it

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@rogerare907]

Wow, i searched and searched and your video was the best. Precise and easy to understand. Thanks

[@MrAcc45]

Finally a video that clearly explains wheel alignment....tq my friend!!!!! God bless ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️🌟❇️

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@LordMelchiahX]

This is literally THE BEST alignment video I've seen with perfect examples and explanations of what you're doing. Many many MANY thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@thedoctor7198]

Thank you for encouraging people to do something themselves. I used this method on my Volvo and everything turned out great👍

[@D3Sshooter]

my pleasure

[@thedoctor7198]

@@D3Sshooter i manage to find the way on my 240..Rear 20cm/17.8 front L,rear 20/17cm R

[@forhisglory700]

Great video. Your ability to explain the process to a novice like myself is brilliant. Thank you.

[@johnprice1914]

Nicely explained...I've been a tech for many many yrs and used very expensive garage equipment to adjust alignment on all types of vehicles.. This couldn't be more simple and shows sometimes simple can be just as efficient.

[@tonycugudda250]

Best simple and straight to the point alignment presentation, BRAVO!!

[@D3Sshooter]

TXS

[@johnblackstock4092]

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.

[@pauldown9627]

Excellent Video a nice change to have a clear succinct demonstration without waffle that many U-tube posters seem unable to avoid.

[@weifeng5958]

What a wonderful yet simple example of how setting the tow should be done 👏🏾👍🏾

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@jeffwhite9001]

I used to do alignments at a specialist shop, you have explained everything very well and dead on. Nice car too BTW

[@D3Sshooter]

thanks for the comments

[@soulcleric]

did you take that clamp off the bellows boot when making an adjustment andd replace it everytime ? in my experience that isnt necessary

[@geraldcrippen1649]

I used this method today on my 1977 MGB. It worked fantastically!!! Spot on directions and easy to follow. Thank you for your post!!!

[@cnsrvtv7666]

Thnx! Your drawings and equations put everything in perspective.

[@moonship1946]

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

[@WhosPhotoTube]

Steve, you have done a great job with your MG looks fabulous and sound great. Thanks for sharing.

[@D3Sshooter]

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

[@michelemontieth7644]

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! ❤

[@husseinlodhee2357]

Watching from France..Very good and instructive Video Sir..with very clear explanation in english...Thank so much...Merci

[@mikebell8575]

Wow very impressed with the information given, easy and straight forward delivery, he obviously spends a lot on effort and preparation making it look easy and very well presented, I learned a lot, thanks

[@9kalltheway]

By far, the best explanation of toe adjusting on KZbin. Excellent job and excellent car. Firm hand shakes.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you

[@Alex-ts9se]

Thank you sir. After watched this video, I already can do it by myself now.. That's great video and many thanks for sharing💪💪💪

[@hmaidhaydari9662]

Only if all my teachers were like you explaining things so clearly. Thank you.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you

[@jonathanpurnell2927]

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.

[@bigo-b]

reminded me of my old great teachers. right on point and know what they talk about.

[@Tim-57]

Hey Steve Feels good to start watching another video of yours. Take care.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks Tim, enjoy

[@samcumdi]

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.

[@DaveSimkus]

What a handsome car. Your suspension components look very clean and cared for. I wish we had British cars like this here in the United States. I have a 2017 Mazda MX-5 that I'm slowly cleaning and improving bit by bit. Previous owner had it in Florida near the beach so I'm finding sand everywhere under the car. I hope sand won't cause any rust issues but I keep the car dry now. Take good care.

[@bestbuildpc]

I subscribed to this video because it was really an excellent explanation. I still need to try to align on my car.

[@D3Sshooter]

TXS for the comments

[@fransmosia5880]

Thank you sir, it is rare to find a good mechanic video on you tube. Keep up the good work.

[@ImGerald]

This is the best video on how to do it. Thank you 😊

[@christhjian9923]

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.

[@D3Sshooter]

Cool, thanks.

[@invent5540]

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]

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.

[@invent5540]

@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.

[@TonyMontana-xf8fr]

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

[@BustedKneeAdventures]

Excellent explanation and demonstration. Subscribed to your channel.

[@gregw5195]

Excellent video about the alignment. So straightful and informative. Great job - thank you so much.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you

[@electronicjunky6940]

excellent teaching. Very easy to understand. Thanks

[@belkassemhabbal9922]

You are a proper professor.you convinced me.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you for the comments.

[@ernestopineda4996]

One of the best diy alignment videos I've seen 😮

[@davidwu5444]

Wow, this is my first wheel alignment lesson. Thank you!

[@scarpia519]

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).

[@midbond-fj3zd]

Really useful. Many thanks. I'm about to replace the rotors and calipers and I think there is an issue with the tie rod end. Your video helped me understand the set up.

[@100kmp]

Thank you it was simple and easy which is great. Oh, the car looks very well restored. I like it.

[@D3Sshooter]

thanks for the comments

[@marcorojas771]

Thanks very much for sharing your experience and your thoughts with us on this topic of videos please stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful blessed maestro

[@evansilverberg8295]

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!

[@zippo4222]

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!

[@ivanNunez-lesende]

Amazing!!!!! The best explanation I’ve ever heard!!❤

[@GiorgeyAlexandrov]

Awesome video great explanation 10 on 10 for the tutorial and simplified explanation 👍 thumbs up all the way 🙏 thx !

[@dumisanitembanimtisi8411]

I learnt a lot on this video. Thanks King!

[@frontseatdog4296]

Best d.i.y. alignment video on the interwebs…thank you!

[@steviecuz2396]

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.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@timtimbohughes4060]

Very well presented, theory & practical.

[@eagleeye9549]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, sir!!! I have enjoyed learning from you.

[@AmbassadorVictor]

I enjoy your teaching sir thanks for applying your knowledge to me I really appreciate ❤️ 🙏🙏🙏

[@Rake000]

Very clear and easy to learn! Thank you Mister!

[@stevewilson8752]

Very handy advice 😊👍 Cheers from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍺🕺

[@frankbartolo5223]

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 🇦🇺

[@D3Sshooter]

Great suggestion! Thanks for the comments

[@repenney]

Very well done. Even a dummy could understand and appreciate this presentation.

[@paulorders]

This is excellent. And on an MG too, which is the car I'm working on. Thank you.

[@JamaInses]

Thank you so much for your hard work.Very educational.

[@AskaBlackDude]

Best explanation ever. Good job. Thanks.

[@Oxnard805]

Very detailed video! I learned so much. Very beautiful car by the way.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@anthonybowers1126]

thanks for a very detailed explanation on checking alignment and how to adjust the tow in, or tow out if needed, ps nice old MG from UK. 1960s ? thanks again.

[@azizulqayyumbasri3021]

Excellent sharing.. thank you so much.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you

[@stevencourington8170]

Simple explanation and demonstrations, great video. Thank you!!!

[@PhG1961]

Een heerlijke sound aan het begin van de video bij het binnen rijden !

[@D3Sshooter]

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

[@PhG1961]

@@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...

[@falcodog2917]

That car is just beautiful.

[@deniskey1844]

Perfectly explained.thank you so much . I will do my own from now on.

[@razakhm]

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.

[@BSS22193]

Great video and very good explanation! 👍 I'm so tired of that my steering wheel on my Golf not being in the right position when i'm driving in a straight line and i really want to do something with it. Maybe i can do it myself after watching your video? I only need to know how much toe out my car should have.

[@malcolmyoung7866]

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..

[@TheApostlex]

Dam that was awesome and well explained.. I am going to try that later... 3 thumbs up!

[@raulbass8792]

i finally understood.. after too many videos.. thanks

[@sauchoi1025]

Thank you for the well explained alignment, God bless, I like it!

[@caroljohnson7085]

Excellent demonstration

[@54mgtf22]

Great job, Steve.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@EarmuffHugger]

This is expert advice. I will follow your advice. Thank you 👍

[@billywhizz98]

Another quality video Steve

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks 👍

[@AutomotiveCNC]

Wheel alignment change due to the mass of the driver, so make sure to put a person or some heavy object in the driver's seat while doing the adjustments. It also applies to the ride height adjustment, this is why many LHD cars are slightly inclined to the left side while being driven with just the driver inside. Many car shops don't take this into consideration.

[@peterk4134]

Every clear presentation’ thanks. My question is on the road there is always a camber. So the car leans to the right ?The example is from RWD . How would you check the rear wheels for a start, for FWD cars?

[@demirpp]

Obrigado amigo. Sou do Brasil, me esclareceu muitos pontos que eu tinha dúvidas. Didática muito simples. Execelente conteúdo.

[@kennethdante]

Thank you, Sir!! Perfect explanation. A great help.

[@rosworld9129]

Another excellent video! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@duncangrainge]

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 🤔

[@D3Sshooter]

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

[@babalolaolalekanrahmon3873]

Hello. Can I get Dunlop wheel Alignment Gauge there

[@Nelson4207]

​@@babalolaolalekanrahmon3873Goooooogle got you 😂

[@OwdeeTeeTee]

Great video! It is concise and learned a lot!

[@TherdBuddhist]

It is lovely video to understand how to do wheel alignment basically.

[@frankfrank8905]

i watch your wheel aliment the way u expeline it was great and god bless u and thanks for wonder expelaion

[@yardspeed13]

Another fantastic video, thank-you.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@ThaboMoshoeshoe-v2o]

Tiu are a very good amd factual teacher

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you

[@markrobinson6066]

Thank you for a clear presentation. How can we accept the rear wheel rim as a reference for paralell to the chassis if we don't know the rear suspension toe setting is zero to begin with. Thanks again.

[@D3Sshooter]

Good question! As I stated that is only valid for stiff rear axels ... as those are always paralell

[@NorthWesternSouthEast]

On the Mini (I'm not sure about the MG) there is a nylon screw on the steering rack body. The screw is behind a rubber plug in the floor on the opposite side from the steering shaft. If you unscrew that screw, it gives access to a hole drilled in the rack shaft. You drop a drill bit through this screw hole into the rack when the steering rack in in its centre position. The drill bit should be located in the middle of the hole in the floor to be sure that the rack is centralized in the body. Then you can set the position the steering wheel, and set the toe with the steering rack jammed in proper position. Afterwards, remove the drill bit, put the nylon screw back in, and the rubber plug back in the floor.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments and write up

[@jamesmcbride6304]

thanks for this i have just put two track rod ends on my Peugeot 306 will be having a go at this over weekend, as i dont want to spend a fortune on a tracker as i am only going to use it that often

[@megeorge4128]

One of the best videos ever seen and also one of the nice cars that I wanna own!!! Btw, can it be done on a slightly inclined surface or must be done on a 100% horizontal surface?

[@geofham8332]

Hi Steve, easy when you know how. Many thanks.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@philipmacdonald9449]

Excellent explanation in video ❤

[@garrymcgaw4745]

Sounds like it gets up and goes too. 🚀👍. Cheers from Aussie 🦘.

[@ashleysomerville2509]

Would setting each wheel toe in till 2mm not give you 4mm toe in overall. I thought it might 1mm toe in each side would mean 2mm toe in overall. I suppose it just depends on the car manufacturer. Some might say overall and some might say per side.

[@gshort4707]

I was wondering the same.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments... In principle the TOE in or out value is per wheel. In fact its derived from an angel and the angle of both wheels needs to be the same... Unless it would be specified by the manufacturer

[@gshort4707]

@@D3Sshooter thanks, that sounds logical.

[@jodygrasser1226]

@@D3Sshooter I have the same question on the toe. In the example it's2 mm perfront wheel correct? So 4 total. I'm reading your reply to this previous question but when I click the read more button it doesn't show the rest of the answer but rather sends me replying to you. Also how did you fasten that metal piece to the rear wheel or did you have someone hold it while you checked the front and one more question it look like you did both examples on the right side of the car correct? I was wondering why when you did the laser the measurement was an equal distance on the front wheel not showing any toe in or out I think I'm missing something here but I'm definitely learning