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| | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | just fitted a 3" drop axle and disc brake conversion to a '58 1/2 ton apache. Regarding wheel alignment what is the ideal amount of toe in that I need to set?
Willy
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A typical setting would be 1/8"...this is 'toe-in'.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | Spec calls for .13 - .22"
This is an easy DIY project. This is how I did mine:
1. Cut 2 pieces of angle iron to the same length as tire dia.
2. Drill 2 holes in each piece to mount them to your drums.
(center line of hub should be in middle of the angle irons)
3. Measure the spread at the rear and compare to the spread
at the front.
4. Adjust the tie rod to bring them into spec.
Or, take them to your friendly alignment shop, but then,
I've got more time than money! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 140 | thanks guys my guess of 1/8 toe in was right. Just needed to confirm that.
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