One would think it would be wiser to set the toe in the same on each side. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Piles Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 11:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] DIY toe in adjustment
I was planning on making one, the procedure as I envision it would be to scribe a line down the middle of each of the front tires and measure the distance between the lines on the front of the tire and on the rear of the tire, the difference being the toe in. The only thing tat I am concerned about is that it would be possible to get the measurements correct between the tires but yet have the toe set incorrectly by having the distance from the centerline of the car different on the two sides of the car. For example for discussion sake lets say the total toe in is to be 1/4 inch. Assuming 1/8 inch toe on each side. It would be theoretically possible to set the toe on one side as 0" and on the other side to 1/4" If I'm all wet or if anyone has any experience or ideas please clue me in. Thanks Mike Piles 1985 300 SD 2000 VW Jetta TDI -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 9:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] DIY toe in adjustment unless you have a tool to measure the distance between the front wheels to get the factory toe in specs its best to have a alignment shop do that for you 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -----Original Message----- From: Mike Piles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 21:06:55 -0600 Subject: [MBZ] DIY toe in adjustment Hello all I am getting ready to change the tie rod and center link on my 1985 300SD. Is there a way I can properly adjust the toe in my self? Also my steering wheel is not properly centered. If I pull the centering plug on the gear box and center the gear box should the steering wheel then be centered unless someone really screwed something up? Thanks Mike Piles _______________________________________ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com _______________________________________ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
