Did I do this alignment right?

[NICHOLAS MATHER]

So im following the how to guide after belle tire wanted $90 to adjust my toe in. (Not did it prolly need an alignment, but I also did the zj tire rod end up grade from the how to section as well. Def needs one after that)

I have 31 inch long boards centered to each wheel, level.

My final adjustment leaves the front at about 58 5/8ths and the back at 58 3/4ths.

First pics show my set up and how the tires were nearly identical at 58 3/4ths front and rear.

This whole set up and these numbers look about right? Dont wanna ruin my new duratracs.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

The correct toe-in is 1/16" to 1/8" so your 1/8" is fine. Good job.

 

[Chris]

Looks good to me!

 

[NICHOLAS MATHER]

Thanks guys! Just wanted to make sure before I got her all put together.

Next stop in the how-to guides is the cooling system flush and refill.

 

[billiebob]

I wouldn't use strip of wood but otherwise I say well done.

 

[dangjalopy]

Jerry’s How-to is awesome! I have used it too! Good job, it’s tough to get it to 1/16 so i settled at 1/8 too.

 

[NICHOLAS MATHER]

I know....strips of wood werent my first choice either...but theure what I had on hand.

I made sure each piece was flat and straight...so all in all, I think it worked out okay

 

[Daryl]

Your method is correct but the wood that you used appears warped. I would do it again with steel or aluminum.

 

[billiebob]

A couple of aluminium carpentry levels give a perfect stable straight edge

 

[juiced10]

When I do it I make sure to tighten a couple lug nuts back on to make sure the rotor is true to the hub.


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[dangjalopy]

A couple of aluminium carpentry levels give a perfect stable straight edge

That's a good idea. Never thought of that.

 

[Westtown Willy]

I know....strips of wood werent my first choice either...but theure what I had on hand.

I made sure each piece was flat and straight...so all in all, I think it worked out okay

consider a set of these, pretty cheap & they work great; added bonus there's no need to remove the wheels, or jack the jeep up, literally makes this a 5 minute job:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VAOHB2/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[dangjalopy]

consider a set of these, pretty cheap & they work great; added bonus there's no need to remove the wheels, or jack the jeep up, literally makes this a 5 minute job:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VAOHB2/?tag=wranglerorg-20

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Nice. Have verified the alignment as true? I might have to invest in these since my wood keeps getting tossed because I forgot what I was using it for.

 

[cliffish]

consider a set of these, pretty cheap & they work great; added bonus there's no need to remove the wheels, or jack the jeep up, literally makes this a 5 minute job:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VAOHB2/?tag=wranglerorg-20

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those are interesting but I would imagine you need a perfectly level floor and the tires must be inflated exactly the same??

 

[Westtown Willy]

Nice. Have verified the alignment as true?

not sure how I'd verify it other than taking it to an alignment shop but that would defeat the purpose of doing in myself. I figure it's close enough, tires wear evenly & so forth so I'm not overthinking it...

those are interesting but I would imagine you need a perfectly level floor and the tires must be inflated exactly the same??

hadn't really thought about it but yes I'm sure those things are important, I do it on my garage floor which is level from side to side, it slopes ever so slightly from front to back of course for water drainage but that doesn't affect the reading. PSI is generally identical given that I wheel it often & therefore I'm checking it often. All things considered I don't think it would be any less accurate than the jackstand/rotor method, but certainly more convenient.

 

[mattcogdell]

I did mine in the same fashion after the Savvy steering upgrade. I tried to control most of the variables that could cause change the readings. I took two 4ft square tubing, found the center then centered the center of those with the center of the hub. Clamped each at the base of the rotor then took and angle finder to each one to ensure they were level. Next I measured out a common point on each tube front to back and marked them. Lastly I measured my distances and recorded them and adjusted as needed. I got it to 1/16 of an inch. Drives great!

 

[MaloStapalo]

I did mine in the same fashion after the Savvy steering upgrade. I tried to control most of the variables that could cause change the readings. I took two 4ft square tubing, found the center then centered the center of those with the center of the hub. Clamped each at the base of the rotor then took and angle finder to each one to ensure they were level. Next I measured out a common point on each tube front to back and marked them. Lastly I measured my distances and recorded them and adjusted as needed. I got it to 1/16 of an inch. Drives great!View attachment 66654

Looks good, those double adjustable savvy arms are incredible aren't they?