Of all the methods I've seen or read on performing a toe adjustment at home this is by far the simplest and most straight forward method. I was involved with vehicle wheel alignments for many years and our method for measuring toe was not dissimilar to this. Well done.
I recently bought a TR6, and am working through various upgrades and servicing. I have to say all your videos are really useful. I too like todo things myself, so I really appreciate your methods. Well prepared, nicely presented and great content. Well done!
When estimating the number of turns to take on the tie-rod you failed to consider that the tie-rod lever arm (where it attaches to the wheel hub) is at a smaller radius from the wheel pivot than where you took your measurement point on the tire (refer to similar triangles). Therefore, you would expect to see much more travel at your tire measurement point relative to the adjustment point. Based on your results it would seem that it was near twice the distance. But you got the results needed!
Of all the methods I've seen or read on performing a toe adjustment at home this is by far the simplest and most straight forward method. I was involved with vehicle wheel alignments for many years and our method for measuring toe was not dissimilar to this. Well done.
Thanks for the comment Garry. Glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful.
I recently bought a TR6, and am working through various upgrades and servicing. I have to say all your videos are really useful. I too like todo things myself, so I really appreciate your methods. Well prepared, nicely presented and great content. Well done!
Thanks for the feedback Ted. Glad your enjoying the channel. Stay tuned for my TR6 Le Mans road trip video out next week
Thanks for that information it makes tackling that job so much easier.
Glad to help
Great video
Thanks for the visit
Making one tomorrow 👍👍👍👍
Have fun!
Thanks. I'll try this on my mg midget. Last time the pros made a mess of it.
Yep, ill be modifying this bracket i used for the TR6 to follow the same principle on my midget in the next few months.
When estimating the number of turns to take on the tie-rod you failed to consider that the tie-rod lever arm (where it attaches to the wheel hub) is at a smaller radius from the wheel pivot than where you took your measurement point on the tire (refer to similar triangles). Therefore, you would expect to see much more travel at your tire measurement point relative to the adjustment point. Based on your results it would seem that it was near twice the distance. But you got the results needed!
Thanks for sharing 👍