UTV ATV Alignment

#atv #utv #alignment
Alignment of the front wheels on an atv, utv/sxs, or golf cart. Prevent unnecessary tire wear and improve steering and handling.

[@paulh3135]

Excellent video. No extraneous nonsense and very easy to understand. Thank you.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

No problem Paul H! Glad the video helped and I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching! -Chris

[@darrentoth7165]

My Teryx went the opposite way after installing the SATV arched/forward a-arms, when the a-rms pushed the wheels forward the tie rods pulled the rear of the wheels inwards leaving me with 1 1/2" tow out, not tow in like yours. Another good tip for alignment is to run a straight line from the rear wheels past the front wheels and measure from the line to the front and rear of the tire, this ensures the wheels are aligned straight with the machine. Great video, thanks for sharing !!

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Great Tip Darren! I watched a couple vids like that and almost did the string trick. There’s some good vids on YT on it. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@richysoutdoors2591]

I’m sure some will go out and check that after watching, great maint. Info DRL. Roll on bud.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Spring riding season is upon us! Can’t wait Richy. Catch ya soon!

[@jonathanconverse8893]

Excellent work.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Thank you so much 😀and thanks for watching

[@jfmjr1970]

You should push the machine forward and back about 10 feet to fully remove any tire scrub. It easier and more thorough than turning the steering wheel back n forth.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

First I’ve heard that but makes sense. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching jfmjr!

[@jimputhoff9148]

Absolutely 💯!

[@DarrylAdrian]

Great vid. Nice work.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Thanks Darryl! I appreciate that

[@bildreflex-de9494]

Man stellt erst den Sturz ein, danach die Spur. Grüße vom Reifendienst. :)

[@whelmo14]

I also think that changing the camber is going to change your tow.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

I’ve got over a thousand on this alignment and the tires are wearing excellent and steering and handling has been great

[@maxum3300]

I agree. When he lowered it down and turned the wheel back and forth I swear it looked like the passenger tire was toed way out. Maybe it was just the camera angle but it looked way out.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

@@maxum3300 must have been the camera angle.

[@melissaakanubby8774]

Can this be done on any 4-wheeler also? Especially a older 1? I sure hope so because I really think this is my issue I have been having with mine

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Depends what kind of adjustment your a-arms have but you can definitely adjust the toe in and toe out with the tie rods. If a-arms are adjustable you can do camber as well. Start with toe and see where it gets you

[@melissaakanubby8774]

@@DirtRoadLife1 Ok Thank You!! It’s definitely going on my list to check out. The handlebars getting jerked out of my hand out of the blue is getting on my nerves especially when I only have the 1 hand 🤪🤪

[@DirtRoadLife1]

@@melissaakanubby8774 good luck Melissa! Happy riding

[@Loop307]

Use a string. Back to front so easy.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Tried it. String wasn’t working that great for me

[@bobtucker8071]

Always set toe last.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Did not know that! Good info Bob! Thank you

[@whelmo14]

Good video but your numbers dont make mathematical sense. I dont think your measurements were accurate. Your starting measurements were .44 and 42 1/2. That would make dead straight 43 1/4 . Your second measurement was 44 and 43 1/4. That cant be. If you move the front of the tire the back will move too. So if the front of the tire was 43 1/4 the rear would also be 43 1/4= dead straight.Your final measurement was 43 3/4 and 43 1/2 which would actually give you 1/4 " tow out. I guess what Im trying to say is that if you beginning measurements are accurate then your final front measurement should have been 43" to get 1/4 " tow in.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

I’ll take your word for it cause I don’t have time to rewatch it right now lol highly possible though

[@whelmo14]

@@DirtRoadLife1 I actually have to line up my front wheels and your video has helped me. I think what I will do is measure the front tires the same way that you did. Ill then take those numbers and find the middle. Ill put a mark on the front of the tire and then move the tire in or out until I hit center and then go 1/4 inch in.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

@@whelmo14 that sounds like a great way to do it!!

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

I searched "camel tow" and this vid came up....

[@DirtRoadLife1]

@@jolkraeremeark6949 hahahahaha 😂

[@QuickTrickTools]

We have a kit for that but you did a great job on your own!!

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Just checked you guys out! Slick products for sure. If i end up buying from you guys for future projects I'll feature it in a vid! Thanks for stopping by!

[@jonathanlemaitre8354]

set caster camber then toe is set last

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Did not know it mattered but appreciate the info and will know that for next time

[@YMF1891]

This was a very helpful video. Subscribed.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Glad the video helped! And I really appreciate the comment. Thanks for subbing, YMF!

[@herbal8558]

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[@Floridawoodsbanshee]

Is that manure on the front left tire? This video was very helpful. I have new A ARMS and will need to re align the front of my bike. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Haha more than likely yes it was manure. Glad I could help, banchee!

[@dannyb8955]

Thanks for the video! You have to use string or a method to square your front wheels to your back wheels before you can set total toe.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

The string doesn’t always work I feel. It’s hard with how knobby some tires are on the sides. Also, a lot of bikes come with different size tires and wheels front to rear and people get the same size when they upgrade. So the rear tires are offset from the front.

[@dannyb8955]

Correct. If the wheels are offset or wider front/rear, you just subtract the difference or add the difference depending on the position. Not hammering your video, just pointing out the 4 wheels need to be squared before setting your toe. Thanks for your time putting the video together!

[@DirtRoadLife1]

@@dannyb8955 makes sense. I’ll have to try that method next time

[@howdy4596]

Thank you ! I just installed the super atv a arms as well and it vers to the right now. But now thanks to you I have a project this weekend to do.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Let me know how you make out! Thanks for the comment howdy!

[@howdy4596]

@@DirtRoadLife1 worked like a charm . Glad I watched the video. I didn't know what was going on and ride now power sports wanted to rape me with no lube .

[@DirtRoadLife1]

@@howdy4596 perfect!! Glad it worked out and thanks for letting me know.

[@jordannero1064]

Great video! Happen to notice you were passing Zack’s bar and grill! Cool to see someone local on here.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Appreciate that Jordan! Yes sir I’m from Caton/Pine City area, how about yourself? You ride sxs or atv or what? -Chris

[@jordannero1064]

@@DirtRoadLife1 I’m over on the PA side in Wells township! Ride SxS and Sled.

[@DirtRoadLife1]

@@jordannero1064 awesome man. Hopefully run into you at some point here we ride sxs a lot by the state line

[@unclebilly1353]

Thanks

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Thanks for watching Uncle Bill!