The first step to performing diy wheel alignment is to know when your car needs one.
Diy laser wheel alignment tool.
I say almost because there are no instructions.
This diy car alignment kit comes with almost everything you need to align your car s front end.
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If you see that the tread on any one tire appears lower on one side of the car or lower on one side of a tire than the other side you have an alignment issue.
The most important terms when performing any wheel alignment are caster camber and toe.
Combined these three provide predictable handling smooth vehicle operation and optimal tire life.
Setting up my g35 on kw v3 coilovers didn t just make it look better it also reduced lap times by over 2 seconds once we got the alignment dialled in using stillen adjustable camber arms and the diy alignment tools you re about to read about.
Yeah you can actually do it with a plumb bob tape measure framing square and a chalk line but it is a lot easier with a laser level especially if your laser is held in place with magnets and can be easily attached and removed.
If you are using the rear wheel as the basis for your front wheel alignment then you are on the right track.
I am not going to profess that this kit is as precise as modern laser guided alignment racks.
Diy wheel alignment it s easier than you think.
Although i will say that after using the kit it will get the job done.
A range of wheel alignment tools for diy and professional use.
This is how i have been doing my own alignments for over 20 years.
Offerings include a 2 wheel system camber gauges toe plates and a 4 wheel alignment system.