FJ809496TLC
80 series addict
Saw this ad in a 4wheel mag. This thing facilitate measuring wide angles, caster,camber and frame,body and drivetrain alignment with simple point and shoot operation. Go to www.webbusa.net. 
Do it yourself alignment/caster adjustment?
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o it yourself alignment?
The link doesn't work for me.
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o it yourself alignment?The link doesn't work for me.
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FJ809496TLC
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Reo it yourself alignment?
[quote author=Beowulf link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106369#msg106369 date=1077060793]
The link doesn't work for me.
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[/quote] That was the only address I saw on the ad. :-\ Checkpoint/Webb USA, (310)224-1945
o it yourself alignment?[quote author=Beowulf link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106369#msg106369 date=1077060793]
The link doesn't work for me.
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[/quote] That was the only address I saw on the ad. :-\ Checkpoint/Webb USA, (310)224-1945
Reo it yourself alignment?
Did it work for you?
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o it yourself alignment?Did it work for you?
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Do it yourself alignment?
My friends father used to do all his own alignments with two pieces of wood and some string I think. I did have a book that outlined the technique from my college days.
My friends father used to do all his own alignments with two pieces of wood and some string I think. I did have a book that outlined the technique from my college days.
FJ809496TLC
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Reo it yourself alignment?
[quote author=Beowulf link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106377#msg106377 date=1077061163]
Did it work for you?
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[/quote] No, it didn't work either. :-\
o it yourself alignment?[quote author=Beowulf link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106377#msg106377 date=1077061163]
Did it work for you?
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[/quote] No, it didn't work either. :-\
Reo it yourself alignment?
So, why don't you do the right thing and delete this worthless thread?
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o it yourself alignment?So, why don't you do the right thing and delete this worthless thread?
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FJ809496TLC
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Do it yourself alignment?
I will.
I am posting this picture so you can at least see what I am talking about.
I will.
I am posting this picture so you can at least see what I am talking about.
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Do it yourself alignment?
You can align the 80 yourself. The only adjustment it has is toe in. I have mounted rims on the hubs then measured the side to side distance of the edges of the rims in front of the wheel and at the back of the wheel. Make the front measurment about 1/16-1/8 inch less than the rear by adjusting the tie rod. That's plenty close. Oversize tires like a bit more toe-in. The drag link is then adjusted to exactly center the steering wheel. This will get you so close, I doubt a tire shop can improve it much.
Now if what you want is the actual measurments of caster and camber, which remember are not adjustable, then go to a friendly alignment shop.
You can align the 80 yourself. The only adjustment it has is toe in. I have mounted rims on the hubs then measured the side to side distance of the edges of the rims in front of the wheel and at the back of the wheel. Make the front measurment about 1/16-1/8 inch less than the rear by adjusting the tie rod. That's plenty close. Oversize tires like a bit more toe-in. The drag link is then adjusted to exactly center the steering wheel. This will get you so close, I doubt a tire shop can improve it much.
Now if what you want is the actual measurments of caster and camber, which remember are not adjustable, then go to a friendly alignment shop.
FJ809496TLC
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Do it yourself alignment?
[quote author=Cruiserdrew link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106487#msg106487 date=1077069152]
You can align the 80 yourself. The only adjustment it has is toe in. I have mounted rims on the hubs then measured the side to side distance of the edges of the rims in front of the wheel and at the back of the wheel. Make the front measurment about 1/16-1/8 inch less than the rear by adjusting the tie rod. That's plenty close. Oversize tires like a bit more toe-in. The drag link is then adjusted to exactly center the steering wheel. This will get you so close, I doubt a tire shop can improve it much.
Now if what you want is the actual measurments of caster and camber, which remember are not adjustable, then go to a friendly alignment shop.
[/quote] Cruiserdrew, This one reads the caster angle and etc.. When you do the lift, you can make the necessary adjustments (bushings and/or brackets) to correct it. I wished the mag should have verified the web address and the phone number before placing the article. 
[quote author=Cruiserdrew link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106487#msg106487 date=1077069152]
You can align the 80 yourself. The only adjustment it has is toe in. I have mounted rims on the hubs then measured the side to side distance of the edges of the rims in front of the wheel and at the back of the wheel. Make the front measurment about 1/16-1/8 inch less than the rear by adjusting the tie rod. That's plenty close. Oversize tires like a bit more toe-in. The drag link is then adjusted to exactly center the steering wheel. This will get you so close, I doubt a tire shop can improve it much.
Now if what you want is the actual measurments of caster and camber, which remember are not adjustable, then go to a friendly alignment shop.
[/quote] Cruiserdrew, This one reads the caster angle and etc.. When you do the lift, you can make the necessary adjustments (bushings and/or brackets) to correct it. I wished the mag should have verified the web address and the phone number before placing the article.
FJ809496TLC
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Do it yourself alignment?
[quote author=FJ809496TLC link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106367#msg106367 date=1077060638]
Saw this ad in a 4wheel mag. This thing facilitate measuring wide angles, caster,camber and frame,body and drivetrain alignment with simple point and shoot operation. Go to www.webbusa.net.
[/quote] Beowulf, try this: www.lasertools.com.au/category452_1.htm
[quote author=FJ809496TLC link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106367#msg106367 date=1077060638]
Saw this ad in a 4wheel mag. This thing facilitate measuring wide angles, caster,camber and frame,body and drivetrain alignment with simple point and shoot operation. Go to www.webbusa.net.
[/quote] Beowulf, try this: www.lasertools.com.au/category452_1.htm
Reo it yourself alignment?
FJ80,
I followed the above link to the Aussie site and read the details on the "680." I must be a dummy but I can't understand how that thing ($700 AU !!!) makes DIY alignment a "simple point and shoot operation."
Can you paraphrase what is in the magazine article or give us something to tie to the above ad? Did the article say how much the other one costs in US dollars?
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o it yourself alignment?FJ80,
I followed the above link to the Aussie site and read the details on the "680." I must be a dummy but I can't understand how that thing ($700 AU !!!) makes DIY alignment a "simple point and shoot operation."
Can you paraphrase what is in the magazine article or give us something to tie to the above ad? Did the article say how much the other one costs in US dollars?
-B-
FJ809496TLC
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Reo it yourself alignment?
[quote author=Beowulf link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106646#msg106646 date=1077078856]
FJ80,
I followed the above link to the Aussie site and read the details on the "680." I must be a dummy but I can't understand how that thing ($700 AU !!!) makes DIY alignment a "simple point and shoot operation."
Can you paraphrase what is in the magazine article or give us something to tie to the above ad? Did the article say how much the other one costs in US dollars?
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[/quote]Beowulf, This is what the article says: Laser Level & Angle Finder - This is the ultimate in angle finders. Checkpoint USA has come up with the inclomatic, a digital laser level that has a digital readout to let you know how many degrees off level or off of a set plane you are. The inclomatic facilitates measuring wide angles, caster, camber and frame, body, and drivetrain alignment with simple point-and-shoot operation. The billet-aluminum digital laser level also comes with beam-splitting lenses, an aperture adapter, and a protractor plate. With this tool, even your dog could get the right angle- now we'll just have to see if you can. INFORMATION: Checkpoint/Webb USA, 310/224-1945, www.webbusa.net. No price stated.
o it yourself alignment?[quote author=Beowulf link=board=2;threadid=11681;start=msg106646#msg106646 date=1077078856]
FJ80,
I followed the above link to the Aussie site and read the details on the "680." I must be a dummy but I can't understand how that thing ($700 AU !!!) makes DIY alignment a "simple point and shoot operation."
Can you paraphrase what is in the magazine article or give us something to tie to the above ad? Did the article say how much the other one costs in US dollars?
-B-
[/quote]Beowulf, This is what the article says: Laser Level & Angle Finder - This is the ultimate in angle finders. Checkpoint USA has come up with the inclomatic, a digital laser level that has a digital readout to let you know how many degrees off level or off of a set plane you are. The inclomatic facilitates measuring wide angles, caster, camber and frame, body, and drivetrain alignment with simple point-and-shoot operation. The billet-aluminum digital laser level also comes with beam-splitting lenses, an aperture adapter, and a protractor plate. With this tool, even your dog could get the right angle- now we'll just have to see if you can. INFORMATION: Checkpoint/Webb USA, 310/224-1945, www.webbusa.net. No price stated.
>> With this tool, even your dog could get the right angle- <<
>> now we'll just have to see if you can. <<
AFAIK, my dog can't read so I would take bets he could NOT get the right angle.
I'm thinking that's some kind of a joke "ad." Are you sure it's legit? That would be $400 - $500 US for a DIY alignment tool?
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>> now we'll just have to see if you can. <<
AFAIK, my dog can't read so I would take bets he could NOT get the right angle.
I'm thinking that's some kind of a joke "ad." Are you sure it's legit? That would be $400 - $500 US for a DIY alignment tool?
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FJ809496TLC
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Beowulf, Looks legit to me. This article is on their shop tool roundup. I am going to contact the company to see if they have any lists of U.S. shops for references.
