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I used the redneck approach to checking the toe and it seems to be out a bit. I used a long dowel rod with markings to measure between tread marks front to back. Like to bring it in a bit. Do the end links have to come off via the castle nut to do adjustments? Unlocking and threading out the center link one way would just force it in on the other would it not?

The threads on the center link are right hand thread on one end & left hand thread on the other so all you need to do is loosen the jam nuts & turn the center link.

Peace,
Pat

Thanks, glad I didn’t resort to taking off the castle nuts!

You need a floating ball plate ( sliding turntable) to get the same condition as going down the road , in other words the suspension frees up and isn't the same as sitting ,

Or you’ll do it several times to get the loaded toe just as you like it, both straight ahead and while cornering left and right.

Two vinyl floor tiles stacked together with a plastic garage bag between them will work for a turn plate.. if you want the full redneck hillbilly experience. Works fine in a pinch. For a proper alignment at home, the garage floor needs to be dead flat and level. Load the drivers seat up with the approximate weight of the driver if you really want to get fussy about it. After setting toe, roll the car back 3-4 feet and then back onto the tiles and check it again. It doesn’t hurt to bounce the suspension a few times also.

Yeah, that can help alot I built my own $1 laser beam aligning mo-shien based on a
hunter lite a line.