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Pilotdave · 03-07-2011, 06:15 PM

I finished installing my rebuilt pitman arm/drag link/tie rod/steering arms today and now need to set the toe-in. Has anyone used the chalk method described by Les Andrews? I had no luck getting the chalk to "lay onto" the tires thick enough to then be able to scribe a visible line into the chalk mark. I'd be interested in any tips for accomplishing that step.

I'm also looking for a good way for making accurate measurements between the tires so as to precisely set the 1/16" required. I don't think that a retracting steel tape will do the job. I'm thinking that I need something akin to a folding rule with an extendable section so I can get a clean measurement between the tires.

Thanks for any ideas!

03-07-2011, 06:15 PM	#1
Pilotdave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grafton, MA Posts: 1,226	Setting Toe-in I finished installing my rebuilt pitman arm/drag link/tie rod/steering arms today and now need to set the toe-in. Has anyone used the chalk method described by Les Andrews? I had no luck getting the chalk to "lay onto" the tires thick enough to then be able to scribe a visible line into the chalk mark. I'd be interested in any tips for accomplishing that step. I'm also looking for a good way for making accurate measurements between the tires so as to precisely set the 1/16" required. I don't think that a retracting steel tape will do the job. I'm thinking that I need something akin to a folding rule with an extendable section so I can get a clean measurement between the tires. Thanks for any ideas!