How to String Align your car for Toe Adjustment, front or rear - String Alignment

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Published 2022-02-07
String it! It's the String Alignment process for Toe Adjustment, at home. (Versus Laser Aligning at a dedicated alignment shop) Two episode's ago we used Quick Trick Alignment's system to measure Caster, Camber, and Toe, where my measurements were way off! Last episode, we fixed the Caster and Camber, now we need to String Align the car to ensure we're driving straight. Subscribe for more how to's and driving events.

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All Comments (21)
  • @cuzz63
    Love your GTO. I just installed UMI tubular control arms on my 72 CHevelle, replacing the stock arms. I also lowered my car 2 inches or so when I did this. I needed to drive the car a ways to get it aligned so I used strings and tape measure and managed to get it within a few degrees so I could drive it to the shop....thanks for the assist.
  • @NicholasRiviera-Dr
    Another great video and it’s great you spoke about centering the steering system first. I’ve seen a few YouTube videos on toe and some forget to mention to straighten your steering system first. Most important, it’s the starting point. Imagine going to the trouble of adjusting the toe perfectly and then getting into the car and realising that the steering wheel is out by 10 degrees (or similar) 🤦‍♂️
  • @rogerairborne
    I've been diong string alignments for years with good results but I still picked up a few tips from this video. Well done!
  • @scottcoleman284
    100% agree that using MM to measure is tons easier. Good tutorial!
  • @msquicktrick5068
    Great Video Mike! Keep up the great work. Love how you share your knowledge.
  • @Rick-O-Shay60
    Good one Mike. Haven't got to this point on my build yet, although this video will sure come in handy when I have. Thanks bud.
  • @hdbhehddbz
    I took my car to a shop today and they gouged, yes gouged, my camber plates trying to lever them to the desired camber setting. From now on I do all my own alignments. Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips.
  • @mchristr
    Most cars do NOT have equal front/rear track width. You'll usually have to construct a string rectangle around the car. Thanks for posting.
  • @southern_merican
    13:45 great explanation 👍 i forgot u only get half of the difference between toe measurements
  • @commandohazelnuts
    Hey Monty! First time viewer here, I'm looking to figure out how to adjust my toe on both sides to straighten my steering wheel! I just replaced the center drag link on my 1985 Mercedes 190e and wanna sort out the crooked steering wheel
  • @thomaspiini7981
    I also have an A-Body. But with 15” wheels. Yours look to be much larger that 15”. If I measure a 1/16” toe in my inward angle will be more than that on your 1/16” on a larger diameter wheel. Is there a standard diameter where these measurements are supposed to be made?
  • @HomeImprovementInsider
    I need to do this, just had wllwood brakes installed on my 79 TA, all out of whack the front end is now.
  • @MikeJones-rk1un
    Wrap a string line around all 4 wheels at once. Use blocks to hold string off the tires and measure.
  • @65chevelleboys91
    Great video Mike not sure if I missed it but brakes should be applied when doing Alignment adjustments something I learned at the Hunter Alignment classes I have taken
  • @reza_dc2
    Does it matter that your rear wheels are wider and have a different offset than the fronts?
  • @jacksonmarshallkramer5087
    The oversized clown shoe rims and rubber band tires looks STUPID AF. To install factory looking rims that have been stretched to look stupid af is mind blowing.
  • @markstone5593
    3 and almost 7/8th of an inch LOL why not just use metric measurements. eg. 98mm.