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ModelAAfreddie 09-29-2020 02:02 PM

Toe in procedure.
 

Hello! Long time listener, first time caller.......

Can someone explain toe in, and what should be done to the model a, and how, to be appropriate?

Thank you in advance! Gene

1930artdeco 09-29-2020 02:21 PM

Re: Toe in procedure.
 

Welcome to the club.

Here is a short, short version. Toe-in is where the front wheels 'fight each other' as they are just slightly angled in towards the center of the car.

That being said, what needs to be done to your car? A great resource is Les Andrews first book-red I think. It will give you a step by step breakdown.

Mike

J Franklin 09-29-2020 03:06 PM

Re: Toe in procedure.
 

Your local tire/alignment shop can do the job if the front end parts are in good condition.

160B 09-29-2020 03:53 PM

Re: Toe in procedure.
 

here is a online video

I believe that the correct toe in is 1/16" plus or minus 1/32"

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...tail&FORM=VIRE

keyswitch1 10-01-2020 06:30 PM

Re: Toe in procedure.
 

Does any body no where to buy a toe in gauge ??

160B 10-01-2020 06:56 PM

Re: Toe in procedure.
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by keyswitch1 (Post 1937242)
Does any body no where to buy a toe in gauge ??

They are available on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Duby+Wheel+Aligning

shew01 10-02-2020 05:10 AM

Re: Toe in procedure.
 

Brent Terry posted about toe plates a while back. I think he uses something like this.

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/8168...iABEgKgxvD_BwE


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Purdy Swoft 10-02-2020 09:46 AM

Re: Toe in procedure.
 

A weak or sagging front spring will cause front end shimmy . If the back tires are under inflated , it will also cause front end shimmy . I run my tires at 35 pounds pressure .

jwilliams81 10-02-2020 09:49 AM

Re: Toe in procedure.
 

I have and use both of these:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lng-79620
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sps-99361


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