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    From Bugsy@21:1/5 to All on Thu Feb 10 11:06:26 2022
    XPost: alt.home.repair

    Any suggestions for a good, but not too expensive measuring tool and 15 to
    17 inch adjustable wheel jig for checking camber at home that you know of?

    I know there is an "egyptian" way (plumb bobs, yellow string,& protractors). Those methods are said to be as accurate as the plus/minus in the oem specs.

    But I'd prefer a hundred-dollar (or so) readout tool & a fifty-dollar (or
    so) adjustable wheel jig which fits standard daily-drive type automobiles.

    Have you ever measured camber accurately enough (OEM specs) at home?
    Can you recommend a good measuring tool & jig in about that price range?
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  • From Peter@21:1/5 to Bugsy on Mon Feb 14 03:43:43 2022
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    Bugsy <bugsy@zimage.comBUGSY> wrote:

    Any suggestions for a good, but not too expensive measuring tool and 15 to
    17 inch adjustable wheel jig for checking camber at home that you know of?

    I know there is an "egyptian" way (plumb bobs, yellow string,& protractors). Those methods are said to be as accurate as the plus/minus in the oem specs.

    But I'd prefer a hundred-dollar (or so) readout tool & a fifty-dollar (or
    so) adjustable wheel jig which fits standard daily-drive type automobiles.

    Have you ever measured camber accurately enough (OEM specs) at home?
    Can you recommend a good measuring tool & jig in about that price range?

    I have a buddy who uses these tools.
    http://quicktrickalignment.com/
    https://youtu.be/hYOVRwKrSrQ?t=643

    Most people have a flat cement garage floor which is ideal for alignment.

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