Just a heads up: I followed your guide to make this tool and it works great. Super accurate and 100% repeatable. I made two changes however.... I used 3 screw legs instead of 2....putting two next to each other at one end of the tool. This allows the tool to stand straight and eliminates any side to side rocking motion while holding the tool. The other addition was some plastic cap nuts to cover the ends of the legs. This should prevent scratching of the rims.
You go, girl!!! Sister mechanic, I loved the vid, you are an excellent teacher and you made finding camber a lot simpler than I thought it would be. Many thanks.
Good job, no matter how many guys say something a bit negative or try to leave the impression they know how to do this or that better. The fact is that the explanation is excellent, and you did a good job. Thanks
Nice video showing how simple it is to make a really useful tool. Years ago, when I was racing small sports cars, I had to make a lot of my own such tools. Some of these tips have already been mentioned a gazillion times here in the comments, but I'll just put a couple together here in one place. 1) Instead of solid angle stock for the bar, use "strut hangers" (your terminology may be different), which have a multitude of holes and slots all along the length. Saves you drilling and also makes the tool easily adaptable for other vehicles. 2) The raw bolt ends WILL scratch wheels. Either stick a one-time small piece of electrical tape (single thickness) on the end of each bolt, or plasti-dip them, or sand and highly polish them so there are no sharp edges. If you use vacuum caps, you will likely not get identical lengths so you'll need a way to adjust the bolt length (see #3 below) 3) Use full-thread bolts and 2 nuts (vs 1) on each bolt so that you can adjust the length precisely if needed. 4) If you don't use the strut hangers, then consider using aluminum for your angle bar, and glue or rivet a piece of steel to it as a mount for your magnetic angle finder. It will be lighter overall and easier to smooth/'polish out the bar ends so that there is less chance of scratching the car if you should touch it with the tool. NOTE: If you use aluminum,, then it will be much easier for the bar to get bent so handle/store it very carefully 5) You can check the bar for straightness before you start. Use string pulled tight from one end of the bar to the other, across the edges or flats. Cheaper and more trustworthy than a formal straight edge tool. 6) Check your angle-finder and your entire rig for straightness and zero-point, together. Find any surface at all. Put the tool there and check the angle. Then spin the tool 180 degrees and do it again. If you don't get the same readout, then either the rig or the angle-finder has a problem. You can do this to easily check your bubble levels, too, of course. I don't offer these suggestions because you did anything wrong, but only to share my own learning from past trial and (lots of) error. I'm looking forward to your DIY alignment video!
Might be late to the party here, but when drilling, in addition to what I seen someone else say, position the bar in the vise so that the drilling location is closer to the vise and more secure and start by using a smaller bit first. Now I'll tell you what took me many, many, many drill bits, time and immense frustration to learn. When drilling steel, especially hardened steel: #1 Use a harder material drill bit than the steel. Like cobalt. #2 Slower is better. Like a lot better. Speed creates a lot of friction, which creates a lot of heat. Slower speeds allow the drill bit to "bite" into the metal much better. Which takes us to, #3 Use pressure by pushing down on the drill to make the bit bite even more into the metal. #4 Use some kind of lubricant on the bit/hole to cool the bit down while drilling. They make drilling oil for that or you can use some other oil or WD40. Could probably even use water, but I never have. I learned all these the hard way. Like I learn everything. I must have destroyed 20-30 drill bits trying to drill one freaking hole in a piece of angle iron one time. Then I did lots of research. And that's what I learned. Use a harder material than what your drilling, go slow, press harder and use something to cool and lubricate the bit and the metal. I guess just that sentence could have replaced the whole comment, but I guess I like to hear myself talk... er, uh, type.
I am very impressed. I've watched a few of your videos for some of the DIY projects I've done on my Mazda 3, and you have been very helpful each time. Keep up the good work. :)
Thanks helpful .i was able to align my chamber evenly before my husband return from work he was surprised i aligned it perfectly. Hehe! Thanks great video you were straight to the point.i didn't lose interest.
Brilliant idea! I found an old steel corner piece from one of those grey shelving units (conveniently has holes already drilled). Have calipers to measure protrusion of each bolt from face of angle iron. Ordered an angle gauge. Recommend a piece of electrical tape on top & bottom of wheel to prevent bolts scratching. Can now confidently set camber on my FJ Cruiser that I put all new lifted suspension on. Thank you!
Hi, Nice diy with some comments I think you may consider to use: you can use 2 nuts on each bolt- like a sandwich: nut-angle_bar-nut- you turn the bolt until you have desired height and tide it with the other nut on the back. Another way is to cut the thread in the holes of angle-bar and use nut to lock it in place. Also using cheap carpenter level instead of fancy tool is also an option. I'm using camber tool with magnet and bubble (~$35 on e-bay). For drilling you better use slow speed with cutting oil- you will save the drill bit. Good drill bits are expensive! Use of drill press helps a lot. Also knock a notch on the metal with center punch before you start drilling. Another way to make it simple- use aluminum angle bar and glue piece of metal in the center with epoxy glue to have camber magnet gauge stick to it. Good luck!
DigiPas DWL80E level with angle gauge. Currently about $26 shipped with Amazon Prime. Magnet, horizontal and vertical bubble levels, and digital angle gauge. I like your idea of using epoxy to attach a piece of steel to a piece of aluminum angle. I would like to put together an adjustable bar, and I'm not crazy about the idea of trying to cut a slot in steel angle.
Thank you, I am the main crew person for my husbands race car and the go to person when the car needs any mechanical work. (he only had one dnf last year because he developed a vacuum leak during the race) The looks I get in the pits, well we won't go there, there needs to be more people with open minds who realize gender don't mean anything. Once again thanks for your support.
tell that to women, so Its not such a rarity to find one who can build a small block. Edit: I love how some people can manage to thumbs down this comment.
Al Licks- Good luck finding one. They do exist but are as easy to find as fairies and gold at the end of the rainbow. All of the women I have met are all about the cash. The more cash you have, the more you see them. The less cash you have, well you know the rest.
I know you probably bought that Chicago Electric 3"(Harbor Freight) cut-off for this video...But that thing kicks butt...it'll handle just about anything you grab it for...nice video! I actually need to do this...my Saturn Sky is a little off since dropping it (1.3")...I'm looking forward to your alignment video...
Craig Cundiff Yup that's the one. I think I paid ~$20 for it and it's never let me down. It even came with a spares set of brushes. We're going to try and put a lot of time and research into our alignment video. We're even going to take the car to an alignment shop after we're done to have our worked checked. Stay tuned!
Good Video to show you don't need a 400$ store system to do what you did for 30$ Some Advice & warnings Your drill holes. I built one from Aluminum, drill one fixed hole at the bottom and then drill multiple holes right next to each other at the top, then use your grinder, a hack saw or a file to make the holes into a slot. That way you get a perfect fit and it will work on different tires! You can use aluminum, cheaper and lighter and wont rust, just epoxy a magnet or two to the side! Also use a piece from the same angle to make a horizontal piece. I made the horizontal bar and put slots at the end so I can adjust for different rims, plus the ability to get hard friction fit, which you cant get with the way you drilled holes. Use a punch to start the hole, I saw wobble when you drilled, this gives accurate holes. Danger Will Robinson ! Don't ever stand to the side of a grinder as you did, the blade was completely facing your Face, if it breaks or chips your in for brain surgery, really its a very dangerous thing, stand in back of the guard. Do not use the grinder to cut from underneath the bar, its always on top, theres to much wrong and again dangerous to that to mention. Great job, I cant believe they sell these things for 200-400$ on Amazon. Oh one more thing, youll need to turn your tires to do camber caster alignment, rather than the 100-200$ tire turning pods on amazon, just put 2 pcs of cardboard under your tire with grease inbetween them, turns like a 200$ overpriced pod
When you're drilling holes, _especially_ drilling into metals, center punches are your friend. I usually start with a 1/8" bit, and then work up, at least when I'm not using the drill press.
A good and simple old school solution for checking and adjusting front-end camber, just the way a DIY tool should be. It’s the same basic principle I used when I designed my homemade toe and caster tools. And, no it’s not as accurate as using a professional laser aligner, but with the ridiculously high prices shops are charging now days, it’s good enough. I'm also glad to see someone else sees the value in using Harbor freight tools, buying a Harbor Freight electric cutoff tool like the one being used in this video turned out to be one of the best tool purchases I ever made, an air cutoff tools can’t even come close to matching it’s cutting performance. Good job girl…
Despite improper shop safety, inadequate tools, etc., she's got her head on. A steel plate c/be riveted to an ALUMINUM angle and slots instead of holes would make it a more versatile tool. Necessity IS the mother of invention!
Well done, cool video, I am going to build that tool for myself. Cutting steel like that is easier by using a regular good quality hand saw plus less noise.
Great job in demonstrating the principle. It doesn't matter if some techniques for, say, cutting, could be improved. If one is ambitious enough to DIY this, they'll figure out the best ways to cut, drill, etc. good job here.
No they might not figure out 'better' ways - they will do it like the video and think it is correct. The correct ways are listed in many peoples comments. Hopefully she will take them under advisement and implement them in her future endeavors.
Really nice video and I can't wait for the alignment because I have a 2008 mazdaspeed3 and it turns to the right when the steering wheel is straight. I took it to my local mazda dealership and they said it would cost me over $200 idk why. But I looking for a way without the alignment machine but anyway nice work u guys need way more subs
+spoon games I love DIY stuff, but to me the hassle of alignment isn't worth it. I got a lifetime alignment deal on mine and it already paid for itself. I would rather work on something else that is more costly or somewhere where professional mechanics can you hard on the bill (engine or transmission).
Everyone is blinded by her beauty and not thinking that her alignment can be a little off, since she didn't check if the floor of her garage is PERFECTLY horizontal! Most garages are not PERFECTLY horizontal, because if you wash it, the water needs to go toward the drain or toward the door, so the water can go outside. If the floor is leveled 2 degrees off horizontal, then in order to keep the 90° tire contact with the ground, you need to set your camber alignment 2 degrees off 90° vertical, too! Simple geometry!
Agreed. Also, would not holding the bar completely vertical effect the camber reading? I would think that it changes if the bar is not exactly 12/6 o'clock, or am I mistaken?
@Vince Panov: The entire garage does NOT need to be perfectly level... It NEVER will be. The only thing that matters is the portion between the passenger side and drivers side. Even if you are on an incline driveway, that does not matter as long as the pass to drivers side is LEVEL... We are not checking camber between the front or back, only pass tire to drivers tire .. So ONLY that side needs to be level as much as possible ... And another, NO garage floor is a perfect level ... it may be off by a degree or two and if it is, you take that into consideration when testing
@Eganwp: Incline or decline garage floor has NO affect on camber readings... What matters is that the floor between the passenger side and drivers side are level ...
Just a heads up: I followed your guide to make this tool and it works great. Super accurate and 100% repeatable. I made two changes however.... I used 3 screw legs instead of 2....putting two next to each other at one end of the tool. This allows the tool to stand straight and eliminates any side to side rocking motion while holding the tool. The other addition was some plastic cap nuts to cover the ends of the legs. This should prevent scratching of the rims.
can we stop arguing about tools and just acknowledge that this girl is what dreams are made of?!?!
Gurls and tools!
peep541 Thank You!!
Wish we could mute the Neanderthals on UA-cam...
peep541 l have to mute her voice....she sounds like a broken tool😅😅
john jay i
You go, girl!!! Sister mechanic, I loved the vid, you are an excellent teacher and you made finding camber a lot simpler than I thought it would be. Many thanks.
Thanks, very nice
WOW !!! I am really proud of this young Lady. God Bless you
Good job, no matter how many guys say something a bit negative or try to leave the impression they know how to do this or that better. The fact is that the explanation is excellent, and you did a good job. Thanks
Thanks for this! I love seeing fellow women that are handy, especially when I can learn from them. Thanks for taking the time to make this!
Read the comments on the use of the drill and the file. You will learn how to use these tools properly.
Nice video showing how simple it is to make a really useful tool.
Years ago, when I was racing small sports cars, I had to make a lot of my own such tools. Some of these tips have already been mentioned a gazillion times here in the comments, but I'll just put a couple together here in one place.
1) Instead of solid angle stock for the bar, use "strut hangers" (your terminology may be different), which have a multitude of holes and slots all along the length. Saves you drilling and also makes the tool easily adaptable for other vehicles.
2) The raw bolt ends WILL scratch wheels. Either stick a one-time small piece of electrical tape (single thickness) on the end of each bolt, or plasti-dip them, or sand and highly polish them so there are no sharp edges. If you use vacuum caps, you will likely not get identical lengths so you'll need a way to adjust the bolt length (see #3 below)
3) Use full-thread bolts and 2 nuts (vs 1) on each bolt so that you can adjust the length precisely if needed.
4) If you don't use the strut hangers, then consider using aluminum for your angle bar, and glue or rivet a piece of steel to it as a mount for your magnetic angle finder. It will be lighter overall and easier to smooth/'polish out the bar ends so that there is less chance of scratching the car if you should touch it with the tool. NOTE: If you use aluminum,, then it will be much easier for the bar to get bent so handle/store it very carefully
5) You can check the bar for straightness before you start. Use string pulled tight from one end of the bar to the other, across the edges or flats. Cheaper and more trustworthy than a formal straight edge tool.
6) Check your angle-finder and your entire rig for straightness and zero-point, together. Find any surface at all. Put the tool there and check the angle. Then spin the tool 180 degrees and do it again. If you don't get the same readout, then either the rig or the angle-finder has a problem. You can do this to easily check your bubble levels, too, of course.
I don't offer these suggestions because you did anything wrong, but only to share my own learning from past trial and (lots of) error.
I'm looking forward to your DIY alignment video!
nice! I wonder if putting some rubber vacuum caps at the end of the bolts would help keep slight scratching off the rim's surface.
jewllake Great idea! Will have to try that. I think I have some vacuum caps in my tool box.
High five bro. Our minds think alike. Mmmm, it's like I'm not the only one left on the planet. This girl rocks!
+jewllake indeed a must i thought same thing
+jewllake Would the resilientce of a rubber cap give a false reading? PVC threaded rod would work, or lightly Plastidip the bolt ends.
+jewllake one might use plastic bolts
could watch her all day :) but yes needs to learn about centre punching and starting with a small drill bit for accurracy - but go girl!
Total package,Beautiful,Smart and not affraid to get dirty.Am looking forward to more informative videos.
1:52 never cut steel from bottom like that... the heavy steel could clamp the disc and break it and cause flying pieces all over the place.
When filing only go forward, files aren't made to go back and forth, quick tip
ha ha , I did that at my carpentry class and got yell at by the teacher :-(
It depends on the file most are one direction and they’re are some made to go back and forth
Double cut man.
body files go both ways... but not this one.
the forward stroke of a file cuts and the back stroke cleans the filings from the file.
Might be late to the party here, but when drilling, in addition to what I seen someone else say, position the bar in the vise so that the drilling location is closer to the vise and more secure and start by using a smaller bit first.
Now I'll tell you what took me many, many, many drill bits, time and immense frustration to learn. When drilling steel, especially hardened steel:
#1 Use a harder material drill bit than the steel. Like cobalt.
#2 Slower is better. Like a lot better. Speed creates a lot of friction, which creates a lot of heat. Slower speeds allow the drill bit to "bite" into the metal much better. Which takes us to,
#3 Use pressure by pushing down on the drill to make the bit bite even more into the metal.
#4 Use some kind of lubricant on the bit/hole to cool the bit down while drilling. They make drilling oil for that or you can use some other oil or WD40. Could probably even use water, but I never have.
I learned all these the hard way. Like I learn everything. I must have destroyed 20-30 drill bits trying to drill one freaking hole in a piece of angle iron one time. Then I did lots of research. And that's what I learned.
Use a harder material than what your drilling, go slow, press harder and use something to cool and lubricate the bit and the metal. I guess just that sentence could have replaced the whole comment, but I guess I like to hear myself talk... er, uh, type.
I am very impressed. I've watched a few of your videos for some of the DIY projects I've done on my Mazda 3, and you have been very helpful each time. Keep up the good work. :)
Nice video! I will build one with the additional94eg! improvements.
RESPECT only for efforts !!!
Good effort. Like the cal check. I would be proud of that. You did get close to your paint work... eek!
She's amazing! She doesn't seem old enough to have all that knowledge. I'm beyond impressed. I'm in love. She's a Unicorn!
Same
This is the most pretty alignment video on UA-cam
Thank you! Just the idea I needed! Good job on the tool and the video.
Very informative, thanks a lot
Thanks helpful .i was able to align my chamber evenly before my husband return from work he was surprised i aligned it perfectly. Hehe! Thanks great video you were straight to the point.i didn't lose interest.
awsome and great job on explaining so clearly, i will watch the next video on castor
Wow amazing Info building vlog here . My sis K does these thing too. Keep doing u happy new year 2022. Great idea
OMGosh!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m in Love 😍 you have the best day ever
Ew
This is so cool..Thanks!
i adjusted the camber on my wheels. slid sideways into a 5inch curb
Hdawg Geezy hahah!!
That's how ya do it
Yup. That's one of the easy ways. 😁
Awesome video!!
Absolutely brilliant !! 😀
this is conveniently resourceful
thanks! nice and soft guide.....i like that
Beautiful and smart 😍😍😍
OMG beautiful and smart 😍
Good job, natural beauty!!!
muy bien explicado. un util muy facil de fabricar para comprobar la caida de las ruedas.
Actually a pretty useful tool and video, thanks .
@4:50. fyi level is like your floor. plumb is like your vertical post.
Brilliant idea! I found an old steel corner piece from one of those grey shelving units (conveniently has holes already drilled). Have calipers to measure protrusion of each bolt from face of angle iron. Ordered an angle gauge. Recommend a piece of electrical tape on top & bottom of wheel to prevent bolts scratching. Can now confidently set camber on my FJ Cruiser that I put all new lifted suspension on. Thank you!
Thanks for the help, your teaching and instructions are very helpful.
Hi,
Nice diy with some comments I think you may consider to use:
you can use 2 nuts on each bolt- like a sandwich: nut-angle_bar-nut- you turn the bolt until you have desired height and tide it with the other nut on the back. Another way is to cut the thread in the holes of angle-bar and use nut to lock it in place. Also using cheap carpenter level instead of fancy tool is also an option. I'm using camber tool with magnet and bubble (~$35 on e-bay). For drilling you better use slow speed with cutting oil- you will save the drill bit. Good drill bits are expensive! Use of drill press helps a lot. Also knock a notch on the metal with center punch before you start drilling. Another way to make it simple- use aluminum angle bar and glue piece of metal in the center with epoxy glue to have camber magnet gauge stick to it. Good luck!
DigiPas DWL80E level with angle gauge. Currently about $26 shipped with Amazon Prime. Magnet, horizontal and vertical bubble levels, and digital angle gauge.
I like your idea of using epoxy to attach a piece of steel to a piece of aluminum angle. I would like to put together an adjustable bar, and I'm not crazy about the idea of trying to cut a slot in steel angle.
Wow girl in action. Love your video. I didnt know it's 7 years old video.
I did this. It worked for me. Thanks
Yeh that video was so cool, well done keep up the good work.
I like the way measured you angle iron to fit inside the wheel arch then used it upside down easy done I've done it loads of times
Outstanding
The old plumb vs level mix up lol great video
Great video! Thank you!
Where do they make women like this? I want one.
Haha more power to them. I know a lot of women who are great with tools and on crews. Anybody can do whatever they set their minds to.
Thank you, I am the main crew person for my husbands race car and the go to person when the car needs any mechanical work. (he only had one dnf last year because he developed a vacuum leak during the race) The looks I get in the pits, well we won't go there, there needs to be more people with open minds who realize gender don't mean anything. Once again thanks for your support.
tell that to women, so Its not such a rarity to find one who can build a small block.
Edit: I love how some people can manage to thumbs down this comment.
Al Licks- Good luck finding one. They do exist but are as easy to find as fairies and gold at the end of the rainbow. All of the women I have met are all about the cash. The more cash you have, the more you see them. The less cash you have, well you know the rest.
They're usually made in their parent beds
I know you probably bought that Chicago Electric 3"(Harbor Freight) cut-off for this video...But that thing kicks butt...it'll handle just about anything you grab it for...nice video! I actually need to do this...my Saturn Sky is a little off since dropping it (1.3")...I'm looking forward to your alignment video...
Craig Cundiff Yup that's the one. I think I paid ~$20 for it and it's never let me down. It even came with a spares set of brushes. We're going to try and put a lot of time and research into our alignment video. We're even going to take the car to an alignment shop after we're done to have our worked checked. Stay tuned!
Sounds good.Looking forward to it....$20!? It's Chicago Electric Platinum though...whatever that is...LOL
you looked frightened of the angle grinder .. good presentation and informative video .
Why would anyone give you a negative. You did a great job. This video is for making a tool, not aligning the vehicle
great stuff
I just gave her a thumbs up for her looks
always better more pls very good idea..
beatiful !!!!!!!
Pretty good video. Not perfect, but well done. Good job Miss
Home built tool are always fun
Good Video to show you don't need a 400$ store system to do what you did for 30$ Some Advice & warnings
Your drill holes. I built one from Aluminum, drill one fixed hole at the bottom and then drill multiple holes right next to each other at the top, then use your grinder, a hack saw or a file to make the holes into a slot. That way you get a perfect fit and it will work on different tires! You can use aluminum, cheaper and lighter and wont rust, just epoxy a magnet or two to the side! Also use a piece from the same angle to make a horizontal piece. I made the horizontal bar and put slots at the end so I can adjust for different rims, plus the ability to get hard friction fit, which you cant get with the way you drilled holes. Use a punch to start the hole, I saw wobble when you drilled, this gives accurate holes.
Danger Will Robinson ! Don't ever stand to the side of a grinder as you did, the blade was completely facing your Face, if it breaks or chips your in for brain surgery, really its a very dangerous thing, stand in back of the guard. Do not use the grinder to cut from underneath the bar, its always on top, theres to much wrong and again dangerous to that to mention.
Great job, I cant believe they sell these things for 200-400$ on Amazon. Oh one more thing, youll need to turn your tires to do camber caster alignment, rather than the 100-200$ tire turning pods on amazon, just put 2 pcs of cardboard under your tire with grease inbetween them, turns like a 200$ overpriced pod
When you're drilling holes, _especially_ drilling into metals, center punches are your friend. I usually start with a 1/8" bit, and then work up, at least when I'm not using the drill press.
Use center punch and step bit
Good video keep up the good job
A good and simple old school solution for checking and adjusting
front-end camber, just the way a DIY tool should be. It’s the same basic
principle I used when I designed my homemade toe and caster tools. And, no it’s not as accurate as using a professional laser aligner, but with the ridiculously high prices shops are charging now days, it’s good enough.
I'm also glad to see someone else sees the value in using
Harbor freight tools, buying a Harbor Freight electric cutoff tool like the one being used in this video turned out to be one of the best tool purchases I ever made, an air cutoff tools can’t even come close to matching it’s cutting performance. Good job girl…
Thank you great video I like thumbs up! You are delightful DIY presenter.
Thanks for your awesome help 👍🏼
Pretty slick! Thanks for posting!
very nice！mine is similar
Another great video thanks so much!!
Pimpin your girl out!!! Nice Would love to see more video's of her grinding
pretty kool tool !!
Despite improper shop safety, inadequate tools, etc., she's got her head on. A steel plate c/be riveted to an ALUMINUM angle and slots instead of holes would make it a more versatile tool. Necessity IS the mother of invention!
Good job..
Smart n beauty in one place good to see .GOD blessed u with beautiful eyes
Well done, cool video, I am going to build that tool for myself. Cutting steel like that is easier by using a regular good quality hand saw plus less noise.
Woman, you're awesome ! I subscribe..lol
Good job 👍😉
Nice made
Thanks! Great project.
Nice work. Did you powder coat your wheels?
that was terrifying, watching that cut with the cutoff tool.
yes it was.. O_o
She was definitely an inappropriate position.
Nice to watch a Smart pretty young woman with tools , You did a Great job... Thank you..
Great idea for a tool. Can this be used to measure toe in/out with using a pen laser attached to the L bracket?
Great job in demonstrating the principle. It doesn't matter if some techniques for, say, cutting, could be improved. If one is ambitious enough to DIY this, they'll figure out the best ways to cut, drill, etc. good job here.
No they might not figure out 'better' ways - they will do it like the video and think it is correct. The correct ways are listed in many peoples comments. Hopefully she will take them under advisement and implement them in her future endeavors.
good stuff. if you center punch the exact point you want to drill, the drill bit won't jump around so much.
cute, n mechanical, nice
girls that work with tools and like car stuff are a unicorn
Husband & Wife Team?? OUTSTANDING! Thank You for posting this very helpful video!
nice, thanks!
Make sure to use all your PPE. Safety glasses AND hearing protection. Nice video.
When using this make sure the concrete floor or driveway is level or you will be off .
My driveway has a slight slope to it so I had to figure out the difference.
Awesome😊
I really like your videos , complete and efficient .
Thank you
I'm in love!
Really nice video and I can't wait for the alignment because I have a 2008 mazdaspeed3 and it turns to the right when the steering wheel is straight. I took it to my local mazda dealership and they said it would cost me over $200 idk why. But I looking for a way without the alignment machine but anyway nice work u guys need way more subs
Did you try going to a local shop other than the dealer, I got an aligment on my.mazda 3 for 50 bucks. Without the discount ots like 65 to 70
+spoon games I love DIY stuff, but to me the hassle of alignment isn't worth it. I got a lifetime alignment deal on mine and it already paid for itself.
I would rather work on something else that is more costly or somewhere where professional mechanics can you hard on the bill (engine or transmission).
Hi Ally.
I would like to see you post a video, which will show us how to adjust the rear wheels.
every thing you do it will be good
Slim& Smart.
PARABÉNS. GOOD
Adorable
What do you suggest we use to prevent the bolts from scratching the wheels?
Just put some electrical tape over the end.
A vacuum cap over the ends would work well.
Those skinny lil arms are freaking adorable AND she can fix your car with ya... Heaven! lol
Everyone is blinded by her beauty and not thinking that her alignment can be a little off, since she didn't check if the floor of her garage is PERFECTLY horizontal! Most garages are not PERFECTLY horizontal, because if you wash it, the water needs to go toward the drain or toward the door, so the water can go outside. If the floor is leveled 2 degrees off horizontal, then in order to keep the 90° tire contact with the ground, you need to set your camber alignment 2 degrees off 90° vertical, too! Simple geometry!
Agreed. Also, would not holding the bar completely vertical effect the camber reading? I would think that it changes if the bar is not exactly 12/6 o'clock, or am I mistaken?
So you park sideways in your garage?? 😂
@Vince Panov:
The entire garage does NOT need to be perfectly level... It NEVER will be. The only thing that matters is the portion between the passenger side and drivers side. Even if you are on an incline driveway, that does not matter as long as the pass to drivers side is LEVEL... We are not checking camber between the front or back, only pass tire to drivers tire .. So ONLY that side needs to be level as much as possible ...
And another, NO garage floor is a perfect level ... it may be off by a degree or two and if it is, you take that into consideration when testing
@Eganwp:
Incline or decline garage floor has NO affect on camber readings... What matters is that the floor between the passenger side and drivers side are level ...