*49 Chevy Pickup with S10 Front clip Wheel Alignment*

[Zippi]

I had new inner & outer tie rods and adjusting sleeves replaced plus the upper ball joints. The lower ball joints were ok they said. I had the front end aligned at the time and all was fine. A month later I hit some RR tracks and yup....you guessed it. There went my alignment. I would rather do it myself instead of spending that kind of money again. What is the best way to check my alignment and adjust it myself at home?

[PGSigns]

Google caster camber gauges and toe setting. There is a lot out there. Here is just one example.
Jimmy
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...SABEgJdRvD_BwE

[Zippi]

Originally Posted by PGSigns

Google caster camber gauges and toe setting. There is a lot out there. Here is just one example.
Jimmy
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...SABEgJdRvD_BwE

Thanks for the link.

[SCOTI]

Not sure how alignment could be upset just from going over RR tracks on a GM based set-up unless things weren't tightened properly & shims fell out.

[Zippi]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Not sure how alignment could be upset just from going over RR tracks on a GM based set-up unless things weren't tightened properly & shims fell out.

You have a point. I did take a look under the front and hand check all the inner and outer tie rods that were replaced and everything felt good. Maybe a second check is needed. I did this test to see how the toe is by checking the length at the front and back of the tire. I didn't have any steel so I used a piece of wood trim. Using wood may not be the most accurate. I'm getting 3/8" toe in.

[SCOTI]

If there are Toe changes, check to see if the tie rods or center-link made contact w/something & got damaged or bent.