Re: Need Alignment tools

From: Hemipower@aol.com
Date: Wed Jan 17 2001 - 15:17:29 EST


In a message dated 01/17/2001 2:38:23 PM EST, YECARTDR@aol.com writes:

> In a message dated 1/16/2001 4:57:04 PM Central Standard Time,
> henryrollins@springmail.com writes:
>
> << I need some info on front end alignment tools. I know snap-on used to
sell
> clamp on bubble caster/camber gagues. They would fit on any size rim and
you
> could do it on the ground with out the add of turntables. Then you would
use
> a toe stick to set the toe. I have been looking for a set and I can not
find
> them in the snap-on book or other tools places. I have seen a few old ones
> pop up on e-bay from time to time. I was just wondering if any one had a
tool
> source that sold these or knows where there at. I do not need snap-on but
am
> will to spend the buck on good tools. ( I.E. no crap)
>
> Thanks
> Matt Tharp
> ASE Master Cert.
> 93 Dodge Daktoa 318
> 66 Chevelle 454 5-speed
> 97 Heep of a GC
> >>
> hey Matt, I have never seen those tools anywhere in the past 8 years or
so.
>
> I'm sure you know the complexity of the cars being built today and don't
> believe those tools would be an accurate way to do an alignment.
>
> Derek Tracey
> ASE Master Cert.
> Hunter Engineering Cert.
>
>
Those tools are available and I'd bet they are more accurate in
the right hands then one of those fancy pants units with your
typical no caring tech at the helm.

Matt
M.E



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