Re: Radial tires again
I hate to rehash this issue but Les Andrews books states - 1. Jack the front end of the car up just enough to raise the front wheels off the ground. I have no issue with the various measuring procedures, however, I believe that tire friction could cause enough flex in the tie rod while the car is not in motion and on the ground to make a 1/16" difference one way or the other in the toe-in without "slip plates". Maybe these modern alignment tools and procedures are for rack and pinion steering?? I can't find a procedure in the Ford Service Bulletins for checking toe-in. As I said before the toe-in CAN'T be different from one side to the other with this steering geometry - discounting wear.
John
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