Wheel alignment, what should the settings be?

Big_G · Post by **Big_G** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:32 pm

I'll be replacing the tie rod ends, and I was wondering if I could do a rough wheel alignment. How much difference should there be from the front measurement and the rear measurement of the front tire? Is that in the repair CD?

Thanks,
Wayne

JimE · Post by **JimE** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:29 pm

Wayne are you planning on making to Willcox on Oct. 7th for the Rex Allen days Sweptline Rally and Q? Here is your measurement +/- 1/4" I think. I have done this 3 times with my wife holding 1 end of the tape. Have run them into an alignment shop and it is within specs, 3rd one is pending. Jim

Big_G · Post by **Big_G** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:42 am

Thanks for the info Jim. Yes, I plan on attending. I look forward to meeting you and many of the others.

Wayne

Website · Post by **wideblock** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:30 pm

my dodge book says dead zero to 1/8" as the alignment for toe in to get the easiest steering effort and least amount of tire wear. im running 1/4" because its giving a better raod feel, and the steering effort doesnt seem to be effected. i have driven the truck around 4800 miles on the new tires, and there is no sign at all of any odd tire wear. 2500 of those miles were in a one week period cruising I-10. so i would imagine something would have shown by now.

JimE · Post by **JimE** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:25 pm

wideblock wrote:my dodge book says dead zero to 1/8" as the alignment for toe in to get the easiest steering effort and least amount of tire wear. im running 1/4" because its giving a better raod feel, and the steering effort doesnt seem to be effected. i have driven the truck around 4800 miles on the new tires, and there is no sign at all of any odd tire wear. 2500 of those miles were in a one week period cruising I-10. so i would imagine something would have shown by now.

And to think I just paid 49.95 to reassure what I already knew. But its peace of mind $$ well spent. Jim

MountainMoparRobin · Post by **MountainMoparRobin** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:31 am

That is the one thing I really like about the straight axle, actually 2 things I like, #1. is the fact when the axle is aligned it holds the alignment forever! I had mine done in 1990 and its hold true every since. #2. Less moving parts, which translate to less money spent on replacing parts. THIS IS HUGE

mopar400 · Post by **mopar400** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:54 am

I found a usefull tip when setting the toe. Before setting, place a plastic garbage bag under each front wheel. This allows the tires to move and acts like a turn plate. If not your setting will change when the vehicle is moved. Mopar400

JimE · Post by **JimE** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:57 pm

I have always done mine up on a jack or jackstands, but that is useful advice. Jim

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Wheel alignment, what should the settings be?

Wheel alignment, what should the settings be?

front end alignment