09-07-2020, 08:04 PM | #1 |
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toe in gauge
Does any body have a idea where to buy a toe in gauge to use on a model a and cost ?? Thank you
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09-07-2020, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: toe in gauge
I think they are still made by Duby(?) and around $100-if I remember right. I actually made mine from scrap wood and a 2x4. Just mark the center of the tire and then take your measurements front and rear.
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09-07-2020, 09:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: toe in gauge
All you need is a tape measure, a jack and a pencil.
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09-07-2020, 10:45 PM | #4 |
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Re: toe in gauge
You can purchase a new Duby style toe gauge for about $88.00 with free shipping on EBay. Just search Toe gage and you will see at least 10 different vendors for them. Buy from one with 100% positive feedback and free shipping. I have purchased at least 3 for the different Model A clubs I have been in. Better if a club can be talked into the purchase so as to benefit everyone interested in checking and setting their toe in.
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09-08-2020, 04:47 AM | #5 |
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Re: toe in gauge
Here is a link to a new one.
https://www.jegs.com/i/Specialty+Pro...SABEgIVPPD_BwE Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
09-08-2020, 10:17 AM | #6 |
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09-08-2020, 11:06 AM | #7 |
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Re: toe in gauge
Just bought one a couple of weeks ago. Haven’t used it yet but it looks like it will do the job.
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09-08-2020, 12:09 PM | #8 |
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Re: toe in gauge
I just bought one from jegs a couple of weeks ago looking forward to trying it
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09-08-2020, 03:03 PM | #9 |
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Re: toe in gauge
I have one of the old Bear toe-in gauge pieces however we just use 'toe plates' as they are way faster and just as accurate. Do a Google search for them.
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09-08-2020, 03:20 PM | #10 |
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Re: toe in gauge
SPC makes several of those spring loaded toe in gauges. A person has to make sure they get one that will work for the widths they most often need.
There are a multitude of other types that have been made over the years. A person can fabricate toe plates. The more expensive stuff are the turn plates and the caster camber gauges but even they are a lot more reasonable in price than at times in the past. Last edited by rotorwrench; 09-08-2020 at 03:25 PM. |
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That’s the first I have heard of toe plates. Do you use something like this? Tenhulzen Automotive Toe Plates Wheel Alignment Tool - Most Accurate Toe Plates on The Market - Made in USA https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00PKI0X..._ui.vFbV79KVJN Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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09-08-2020, 05:22 PM | #12 | |
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These are what we generally use; https://allstarperformance.com/alumi...-1pr-all10119/ |
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09-08-2020, 05:55 PM | #13 | |
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09-09-2020, 05:30 AM | #14 |
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Re: toe in gauge
Find an A club and join it. They will have one.
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09-13-2020, 12:23 PM | #15 | |
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Brent, I’m still trying to figure out how the toe plates work. Do you use the toe plates on the sides of the tires? Are the sides of the tires reliably square for an accurate measurement? Or, do you try to get them flush with the wheel (maybe using a wood block against the wheel as a spacer, assuming the tire itself is wider than the wheel)? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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09-13-2020, 03:47 PM | #16 |
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Re: toe in gauge
what do people set the toe in I've heard 1/4 inch or 1/16 !!
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09-13-2020, 04:41 PM | #17 |
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09-14-2020, 06:15 PM | #18 |
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Re: toe in gauge
Hello All,
New member and my first post. I just want to share how I set the toe-in (1/16 in.) on my 1930 Fodor last weekend after a total front end rebuild. I used chalk, a Sharpie and a plumb bob. I raised the front end just enough for the tires to clear, spun each wheel and made a chalk line around the tire. Set the front end back on the ground. Rolled the car a couple of feet back then forward then I used a plumb bob by holding the string on the tire chalk line at the horizontal point aligned with the center of the spindle. I then used a fine point Sharpie and marked the floor where the tip of plumb bob just touched. I did this on the front and rear of each tire then measured the distance with a tape measure. Adjust the tie-rod and repeat. My toe-in was way off so I had to do this about 4 times until I got to 1/16 inch toe-in. Worked great. John |
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