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.
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@lt50715 ай бұрын
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!
@GianiPhasta5 ай бұрын
I want to be his padawan
@lt50715 ай бұрын
@@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.
@lewisbwalya55364 ай бұрын
Wonderful information ℹ️😊
@thelegendarywasdgamer97242 ай бұрын
Who can call themselves a master mechanic if you don't know alignment.
@lt50712 ай бұрын
@@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 .
@ernestopineda49964 күн бұрын
One of the best diy alignment videos I've seen 😮
@christophernwafor6646 Жыл бұрын
your teaching is that of full experience i am happy to be part of it
@D3Sshooter Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@MrAcc452 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that clearly explains wheel alignment....tq my friend!!!!! God bless ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️🌟❇️
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@MorningStar-xu7uu3 ай бұрын
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.
@Tomas-gd6lk11 ай бұрын
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.
@zippo42224 ай бұрын
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!
@thedoctor71985 ай бұрын
Thank you for encouraging people to do something themselves. I used this method on my Volvo and everything turned out great👍
@D3Sshooter5 ай бұрын
my pleasure
@thedoctor71985 ай бұрын
@@D3Sshooter i manage to find the way on my 240..Rear 20cm/17.8 front L,rear 20/17cm R
@WhosPhotoTube2 жыл бұрын
Steve, you have done a great job with your MG looks fabulous and sound great. Thanks for sharing.
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
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
@weifeng59582 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful yet simple example of how setting the tow should be done 👏🏾👍🏾
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@rogerare9078 ай бұрын
Wow, i searched and searched and your video was the best. Precise and easy to understand. Thanks
@jeffwhite9001 Жыл бұрын
I used to do alignments at a specialist shop, you have explained everything very well and dead on. Nice car too BTW
@D3Sshooter Жыл бұрын
thanks for the comments
@soulcleric Жыл бұрын
did you take that clamp off the bellows boot when making an adjustment andd replace it everytime ? in my experience that isnt necessary
@forhisglory7003 ай бұрын
Great video. Your ability to explain the process to a novice like myself is brilliant. Thank you.
@Tim-572 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve Feels good to start watching another video of yours. Take care.
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim, enjoy
@tonycugudda2506 ай бұрын
Best simple and straight to the point alignment presentation, BRAVO!!
@D3Sshooter5 ай бұрын
TXS
@geraldcrippen16492 жыл бұрын
I used this method today on my 1977 MGB. It worked fantastically!!! Spot on directions and easy to follow. Thank you for your post!!!
@cnsrvtv766610 ай бұрын
Thnx! Your drawings and equations put everything in perspective.
@johnblackstock40926 ай бұрын
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.
@fransmosia58809 ай бұрын
Thank you sir, it is rare to find a good mechanic video on you tube. Keep up the good work.
@hmaidhaydari9662 Жыл бұрын
Only if all my teachers were like you explaining things so clearly. Thank you.
@D3Sshooter10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@ananias-9 ай бұрын
reminded me of my old great teachers. right on point and know what they talk about.
@teammetrofishing14062 күн бұрын
Great video! It is concise and learned a lot!
@jonathanpurnell2927Ай бұрын
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.
@electronicjunky694010 ай бұрын
excellent teaching. Very easy to understand. Thanks
@moonship1946 Жыл бұрын
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
@belkassemhabbal9922 Жыл бұрын
You are a proper professor.you convinced me.
@D3Sshooter Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comments.
@michelemontieth76445 ай бұрын
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! ❤
@ImGeraldАй бұрын
This is the best video on how to do it. Thank you 😊
@frontseatdog4296 Жыл бұрын
Best d.i.y. alignment video on the interwebs…thank you!
@samcumdi5 ай бұрын
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.
@bestbuildpc7 ай бұрын
I subscribed to this video because it was really an excellent explanation. I still need to try to align on my car.
@D3Sshooter7 ай бұрын
TXS for the comments
@evansilverberg8295 Жыл бұрын
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!
@gregw5195 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video about the alignment. So straightful and informative. Great job - thank you so much.
@D3Sshooter10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Alex-ts9se5 ай бұрын
Thank you sir. After watched this video, I already can do it by myself now.. That's great video and many thanks for sharing💪💪💪
@husseinlodhee23579 ай бұрын
Watching from France..Very good and instructive Video Sir..with very clear explanation in english...Thank so much...Merci
@Rake000 Жыл бұрын
Very clear and easy to learn! Thank you Mister!
@davidwu54446 ай бұрын
Wow, this is my first wheel alignment lesson. Thank you!
@stevencourington8170 Жыл бұрын
Simple explanation and demonstrations, great video. Thank you!!!
@paulorders9 ай бұрын
This is excellent. And on an MG too, which is the car I'm working on. Thank you.
@christhjian99232 жыл бұрын
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.
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks.
@100kmp Жыл бұрын
Thank you it was simple and easy which is great. Oh, the car looks very well restored. I like it.
@D3Sshooter Жыл бұрын
thanks for the comments
@scarpia519 Жыл бұрын
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).
@azizulqayyumbasri302110 ай бұрын
Excellent sharing.. thank you so much.
@D3Sshooter10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@repenney Жыл бұрын
Very well done. Even a dummy could understand and appreciate this presentation.
@AmbassadorVictor3 ай бұрын
I enjoy your teaching sir thanks for applying your knowledge to me I really appreciate ❤️ 🙏🙏🙏
@54mgtf222 жыл бұрын
Great job, Steve.
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@eagleeye954910 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, sir!!! I have enjoyed learning from you.
@Bauke6323 күн бұрын
Heel duidelijk filmpje, goede uitleg en simpele handeling 👌🏻
@yardspeed132 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video, thank-you.
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@PhG19612 жыл бұрын
Een heerlijke sound aan het begin van de video bij het binnen rijden !
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
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
@PhG19612 жыл бұрын
@@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...
@rosworld91292 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video! Thanks 🙏🏽
@deniskey1844 Жыл бұрын
Perfectly explained.thank you so much . I will do my own from now on.
@americanpatriot2422 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video and presentation.
@Oxnard805 Жыл бұрын
Very detailed video! I learned so much. Very beautiful car by the way.
@kennethdante Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir!! Perfect explanation. A great help.
@9kalltheway Жыл бұрын
By far, the best explanation of toe adjusting on KZbin. Excellent job and excellent car. Firm hand shakes.
@D3Sshooter10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@steviecuz2396 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@billywhizz982 жыл бұрын
Another quality video Steve
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@fetlocks32 жыл бұрын
Thank You, very informative, i have a MGB GT will try this method, thank you. LEN, UK.
@demirpp15 күн бұрын
Obrigado amigo. Sou do Brasil, me esclareceu muitos pontos que eu tinha dúvidas. Didática muito simples. Execelente conteúdo.
@sauchoi1025 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the well explained alignment, God bless, I like it!
@duncangrainge2 жыл бұрын
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 🤔
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
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
@babalolaolalekanrahmon38737 ай бұрын
Hello. Can I get Dunlop wheel Alignment Gauge there
@Idontwantaname3138 ай бұрын
Best explanation ever. Good job. Thanks.
@invent55409 ай бұрын
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.
@antipoopydick6 ай бұрын
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.
@invent55406 ай бұрын
@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.
@razakhm7 ай бұрын
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.
@taunuslunatic4042 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@EarmuffHugger Жыл бұрын
This is expert advice. I will follow your advice. Thank you 👍
@Mr.G626 Жыл бұрын
great video
@geofham83322 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, easy when you know how. Many thanks.
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@yamahattr60062 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@TherdBuddhist5 ай бұрын
It is lovely video to understand how to do wheel alignment basically.
@misterzee573610 ай бұрын
brilliant articulate explanation. thanks!
@TheApostlex Жыл бұрын
Dam that was awesome and well explained.. I am going to try that later... 3 thumbs up!
@philipmacdonald94495 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation in video ❤
@frankbartolo52232 жыл бұрын
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 🇦🇺
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! Thanks for the comments
@lonerangerz777 Жыл бұрын
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!
@juniorsvlog9724 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for sharing us this video.
@malcolmyoung78669 ай бұрын
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..
@dathuynh8532 жыл бұрын
thanks. i'm from vietnam
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@user-io4vq6kq5i Жыл бұрын
Tiu are a very good amd factual teacher
@D3Sshooter Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@kirkbellamy1968 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great explanation!
@brianparkinson15942 жыл бұрын
Not rocket science but good to see the adjustment in practice! Thanks for this.
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@frankfrank890510 ай бұрын
i watch your wheel aliment the way u expeline it was great and god bless u and thanks for wonder expelaion
@harrysmith19868 ай бұрын
Excellent video thanks.
@garrymcgaw47453 ай бұрын
Sounds like it gets up and goes too. 🚀👍. Cheers from Aussie 🦘.
@Wisconsinf4 ай бұрын
That was awesome 👍
@mikegordon2840 Жыл бұрын
Great video very helpful.
@peterk41342 ай бұрын
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?
@marck31222 жыл бұрын
Good Video dude DIY rules
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@tedtolentino4955 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was a very clear explanation of the string method of aligning the front wheels. You mention that with independent 4-wheel suspension this method is less useful. Do you have an alternate method for these cars?
@yerwrng4 ай бұрын
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 .
@alfredwillie210511 ай бұрын
Awesome video
@Gr8thxAlot Жыл бұрын
I had one front wheel with zero toe and one toe-out. (Thank you dealer.) That made it quite darty at high speed.
@D3Sshooter Жыл бұрын
Wow , that is a dealer who should be shot
@sokhonkhorn79096 ай бұрын
Thanks so much it's very helpful to me
@andreichichak52422 жыл бұрын
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.
@D3Sshooter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments and write up
@gangalee8324 күн бұрын
What if your alignment is still off but you’re running out of tie rod threads?
@princedolamo5549 Жыл бұрын
You're the best teacher
@JasonLeeDeeCee7 күн бұрын
Great video sir
@soulcleric Жыл бұрын
Is it just me ..but ive never heard of loosing the so called "gator clip" on the bellows boots on the inner tie rod before making an adjustment... in my experience the inelner tie rod just kinda slips as it spins and the boot doesn't get twisted up or damaged at all. Is there something about this particular vehicle where they are extremely tight or something .?
@D3Sshooter Жыл бұрын
Well mine are , but if yours do not twist, so much the better