Auto Front End Alignment Made Easy. Do it yourself.
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- Auto Front End Alignment Made Easy. Do it yourself.
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NOTE: If you are using Car Ramps for the front end because of low clearance Issues...Please Block the wheels and pull the Emergency Brake!! Thanks!!
Nice i hope i can do this my self feel it hard try to do it 2 times before ended going to alignment shop million thumbs up for you
Ill try many time unless i got it done
If i have up ill go to an alignment shop
This was the reply I was talking about. Glad you mentioned that
How off were the wheels or you did not do an alignment ?
Who needs a shop? Jack stands and string looks good to me!
my thoughts
But it worked. He said “until I can get it to a shop” so?…
Odds are this string alignment will be in spec so even if you took to a shop they probably wouldnt change anything......
This is the only way that I could align my vehicle, because alignment shops wouldn't even touch it after they saw it had been in previous front collision, thank you
Nice!
My husband just did this on our 2002 explorer. We took it to Goodyear and they told us it didn't need an alignment 😁. Just the scheduled tire rotation 👍. He's a carpenter. Maybe his eye for lining up framing helped . Thanks 👍
Nice...
I commented earlier how well you did your explanation.
I just want to add a hint to make it easier to crank the tie rod. Take 4 pieces of cardboard 1 foot by 1 foot approximately. Place 2 each in front of your front tires and put a thin layer of dry sand on the 1st layer. Put the remaining 2 cardboard on top of the 1st like a sandwich. Drive the vehicle onto the cardboard and this allows the wheels to twist back and forth as you adjust the tie rods!
I use 2 garbage bags for each tire. Works great too !
I use two pieces of 1/8" chrome plated steel 1'x1'...one under both front wheels. It makes the wheel movement easier.
cardboard "sand"wich works like a charm
@@kickflipdemon thanks!
This is one of the best videos I've seen about wheel alignments. They tell you it's not a permanent fix and insist that it's just learning tool. I think the video should have began with making sure that everyone understand how important tire pressure is at the beginning of the video (for first timers). I have tried this method on my 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0 4x4 and it worked GREAT! Good Job Nathan!
Thanks!~
Couple of suggestions... 1. doing it on grass will work if you have no other option, but a level paved surface will give more accurate results.. If you don't have a perfectly level surface, use pieces of plywood of different thickness as shims to help level your vehicle. Once the vehicle is level, you can measure and adjust not only toe, but caster and camber as well.. using an angle finder (even an angle finding app on a smart phone as long as you have a perfectly flat side on your phone will work pretty good ) Set your caster first..(not all cars have adjustable caster, if yours don't you can skip this) You can measure caster by comparing camber readings with the wheels straight ahead and then measure it again with the wheel turned to the lock... I'll have to double check, but the change in camber is equal to the caster measurement.. simple adjust the caster until its correct.. then set the final camber settings.. once those are all set correctly, then measure your toe. for the street.. go with about 1/16 of toe in.. it generally makes the vehicle more stable especially at higher speeds. For the track.. go with about 1/16 toe out. This will make the steering slightly quicker and more aggressive as you start to enter the turn... and provides more stability as you come off the corner. Don't get too crazy with toe though... no more than about a 1/8 inch or you'll start eating the tires alive, hurt fuel mileage.. and if your racing... scrub speed in corners. Also one other tip, after you make any adjustment... bounce the suspension a couple times to allow it to settle before taking the next measurement. Otherwise, great video.
Thank. Hopefully people seeing your comment will help them also. Thanks!
If your steering wheel is that far out then putting it straight does not mean it does have the same amount of turns to each side. If not then take the steering wheel of and put back correctly.
@@loubakker5000 F150s have a keyed steering shaft. Can't do.
Just did this alignment method today, used 4 cheap pizza pans from dollar tree, sprayed cooking oil between 2 on each side, placed under tires worked very good, also may use fishing line next time to be a little more accurate. And a good straight ruler or caliper.
Nice!!
Thanks Nathan for an excellent instructional video - that is some lovely countryside btw -
Very useful information on front-end alignment. Thank you.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Nice!
Thank you for such a clear explanation on the process, I was able to align my front end in 10 minutes after I setup up the strings and broke the lock nuts free
Best video I've seen on the subject. Very inclusive of all steps.
Great video! Like a person that gets to the point and doesn’t chat about issues unrelated. I was able to get my front end aligned from this video
Great video and an awesome Tutorial. The way you were driving I believe your alignment was right on time with the technique you used. I have what they call a "Dream Stick" that attaches to the from wheels and it has a ruler built onto it. But thanks for the tip, your technique may be very useful.
Thanks for going so in depth you verified a few things I wasn’t sure of from watching other vids on this thanks for all the info 👌🏾 now my steering wheel is almost all the way center
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Your video confirmed everything that I thought about adjusting the toe in and toe out on my '01 F150. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Nice. Happy driving straight ;)
great vid "
great instructor !"
Thank u my friend !"
simple and straight foward,thanks for a good advise
I really enjoyed your video! Very explanatory, not too long and you were straight to the point. I feel very comfortable trying this myself. Thanks again.
Definitely gonna do this on my 01 Expedition. Thanks for the great tip and video. I've already used a couple of your other tips. And so far. None have failed me yet.
Thanks!
Yeah this is a good way. I usually jack up the side I'm working on then toe it in about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch cause most specs in the alignment book recommended it. It keeps it from wandering left to right when your going down the road. Also there is an adjustment on the gear box that you should adjust to remove wandering. It just makes it tighter.
Right on!
Don't mind me asking but how much is that in milimeters ?
@@loubakker5000there are conversion charts on line. Lots of them.
I remember my step dad doing this all the time when I was a kid he put couple of metal plates under each wheel as to take the load off the front tires from springing if that makes sense thanks for Video brings back memory’s .
Def Old school but still works today.
Thank you very much I had some serious toe out this will be my go-to video be on this in a couple of days thanks again sir appreciate the thoroughness.
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Thank you for your message about the condescending comments. Everybody had to learn from somebody
information was very helpful..
I use this method... It's fast, easy and reliable.
Nice!
Thumbs up
I agree any bit of advice is good
Just installed new up arms and tie rods, just aligned it per your video. many thanks for this method, worked well. Once my new tires are installed I will get a proper alignment.
Thanks Nathan, looks very simple and easy
Many thanks for your video, followed instructions and succeeded in sorting my wheel alignment.
Bob, UK.
Great vid!
New knowledge, thank you.
I installed the 2 inch level on my truck and the alignment was way off like 25mm. Your video was really helpful and got my job done. Thanks...
Just replaced upper control arms, lower ball joints and tie rod ends on my f150. This is just what I needed to help get it aligned enough to get to the alignment shop. Thank you!
Nice!!!
Tqvm
Mr..👍👍
Thanks partner
Nice!
Great video man defiantly liked it going to give it a shot on my truck
Great video buddy. I didn't mine yesterday. I didn't use string which I might today I had alittle pull to the right still no where near as bad as it was but I would like to get it better. Think you made this process as easy as it can be. Thanks again.
That trick you did with the string is genius. I might try that when I do mine👍
Nice job Nathan, Old school.
Wow! Brilliant! Thanks!
Great information! Thanks for sharing.
Great Video, did my 05 Suburban today and it worked out Great.
Sweet!~
Thanks for the info.
Word!
Awesome video, trying it this weekend
AWESOME! Great tip. Thank you!
Excellent video. Really helped me out. I'm going to give this a go on my old truck
..Good Job Nathan, Good job...!!!
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This is great. I just essentially rebuilt my front end, and of course, it's pulling in one direction. Naturally, I want a shop to do the alignment, but this will get me to the pep boys store.
Nice!!
Save your money, doubt they'll change anything if you did this right.
Nice . I'm glad my tires are all the same
Now I need string.
Amazing video ! Thank you so much !
Thank you. Will try this tomorrow
Did this again today.....works pretty good.
Thanks man you explained it perfectly clear that helps a lot. Great job. . .
Thanks for the tip
Replaced strut assembly, sway bars and inner and outer tie rods on my sister's car, she was to scared to take it to a mechanic so I said I would do it, used this method to get it in alignment and it worked great I did tell her to go to a shop to get it more accurate but definitely safe to drive after. Thanks allot!!!
Nice!!
Great job. Thank you .
Very helpful tnks a lot.
great entertainment + down right informative. love it!
Nice!
Honestly Nathan, I personally think it would be humorous to read the negative comments in here (as mentioned around the 7:00 minute mark). Jack stands, string, a few tools, and some informed common sense, and anyone can absolutely nail an alignment. I couldn’t tell you the last time I paid for an alignment, and both my cars have the most perfect tire wear I could ask for. Sure, if ya smack a big pot hole or something of the like, something may need tweaked, but with some time and patience, it’s worth it to have a vehicle that drives straight as an arrow down the road. Keep up the good work, my dude! Great video, LOTS of very useful information.
Good job and preciate cha on that 👌 👍 it was very helpful
Thank you for the video
that's a good old hyd jack Im thinking its just as old as I am 70 years old , they made good stuff back then .
Thank you for helping me out 🙂
great tip nathan i'm going to try this.
I like your video, you explain things very well.
Thank you for posting.
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This is what I am looking for you nailed it sir simple and easiest way even a new starter can do it by himself after watching your video million thanks
Very welcome
Awesome explanation. Thank you.
good info, enjoyed it
Thank you. Good video
Crazy was just randomly watching this video to do my alignment and seen your in weston wv i live down 19 by hickory house lol😂
Nice!!
Awesome tutorial.!. Thank you
Very Nice!~
Very goooooooood
Yes!!
I'm very impressed... great tips
Very helpful. Thanks! !
Excellent video Nathan. Will apply those techniques on my 1997 GMC Jimmy which now has the drivers side front tire pointing out a bit and the right side tire straight. I had replaced some of the steering parts and didn't install them correctly. Will take it to the steering shop after that.
Nice!!
Thanks a lot . It helped me a great deal.
thanks!
Thank you sir for this video, this is a big help to me👍 I put a lift kit on my truck and your video was a big help! God bless
Great!
I use the same technique... adjust the chamber and toe myself with common tools.... I bought to the alignment shop...the results is damn good 🤪🤪
same same.. lol
Thanks alot for your alignment
Pretty ingenious
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO VERY HELPFUL!!
Thanks nice and clear cut explanation!
Great video... definitely well detailed
I Hate People Who HATES!! Good Video
Nice!!
thank you so much
Thanks I'll try this sounds easy
thanks fellers that was really good info on the alignment. now I hope that I can get mine back were it's supposed to be. can't afford to take it to no shop so your video help me out a lot and I'm sure it has other peeps to. keep it up.
Very cool!
Had a 2000 f150 given to me and obviously not the greatest condition. replacing alot of old rusted components. I found this video after replacing the tie rods on both sides and it was way out of whack. Steering wheel was at 11 oclock position going straight. Tried it today. Needless to say this trick worked soooo damn good i might not even take it in for alignment check. 60 mph,steering wheel straight,no drifting. Thank you for this vehicle hack.
Thanks, the video helped me out on the ol f-150. Tires ain't cheap these days.
Sure Got that right.
Excellent video and very informative 👏👏👏, thanks for this great opportunity to do this work
I strongly believe that the front end alignment you just gave your vehicle is just as good as a mechanic so that costs you nothing by doing it yourself.😊😂
Nice!
I've heard about this method for many, many years, but never had anyone explain how it was done..thank you so much for the information and the demonstration...
That's awesome 👌thanks man this helped me a lot 🙂
Great video man. Awesome explanation it really helped. Thanks for the video
I purchased a right off 2000 f150 and repaired it. Thank You for the imfo
Fantastic instructional video - thank you so much.
Nice!!!