Super low buck toe plates version 1

[Ricko1966]

Okay actually not version one I used to use angle set on quart paint cans. Went this route a decade ago maybe, but went with longer angle after I took these pics, longer makes toe changes more noticeable. The bungee straps go under the vehicle 1 in front of the tire 1 behind the tire put the angle up high enough the sidewall bulge at the bottom isn't affecting their position. When I say 1 in front 1 in back its actually its 2 in front 2 in back because 1 won't reach all the way across. I still think a string box is more accurate, but this is so fast and easy,and really good enough as long as you check it often.

 

[CalSgt]

That’s a cool way to do it.

I just drilled some holes in angle iron and stretch a tape across. I’ve altered the holes a few times for different bolt patterns. They don’t take into account the weight of the vehicle sitting on the hubs though.

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[bucket]

Got any low-buck ideas for turn plates to set the vehicles' wheels on? I've never come up with anything cheap and good yet.

 

[brooksman9]

I've heard of people using 2 12"x12" vinyl floor tiles under each tire but have never tried it myself.

 

[Ricko1966]

I've heard of people using 2 12"x12" vinyl floor tiles under each tire but have never tried it myself.

That's what I use,it works but It has problems. Got some pizza pans. 1 per side,not stacked like tiles,fill with sand or loosely with B.Bs Driving right now. Be back later. Okay I'm home now. Stacked linoleum tiles with a smear of grease in between them works good,but difficult to use and not make a mess. I'm going to try using pizza pans 1 on each side loosely filled with B.Bs or sand. Haven't tried yet. The reason I'm not stacking 2 pizza pans with grease or B.Bs in between, is the lip on the pan prevents the top pan from moving side to side. NBD for toe, but I like the movement for camber

 

[idahovette]

@Ricko1966 s idea, only 2 pizza pans, bolted in the middle with individual ball bearings between the pans and modify from there? One for each side, same principle as my John Bean plates.

 

[Rickf]

What about 2 dollies/skates the type with 4 casters on each?

 

[Ricko1966]

I was looking for the post that used furniture dollies,the guy said wheel dollies don't roll easy enough to be useful. But since I was searching for something I saw years ago and had to do some serious searching. I found some much cooler low buck stuff. Quick trick alignments says use linoleum tiles,with table salt in between them,no mess,easy cleanup. Some gus on other forums are saying use magazines, thick ones with slick pages.

 

[Frankenchevy]

Two puddles of oil on the floor?

 

[CalSgt]

Two puddles of oil on the floor?

Well… If no oil under it then probably no oil in it right?

LOL

 

[89Suburban]

Ever try walking on a thick piece of plastic on a concrete floor? It's like walking on ice. I would think you you had a folded up piece under each tire it would do the trick. Like 6 mil thick.

 

[89Suburban]

Here is something I rigged up. And get a steering wheel holder to keep the wheel straight, they are cheap.

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[CalSgt]

Ever try walking on a thick piece of plastic on a concrete floor? It's like walking on ice. I would think you you had a folded up piece under each tire it would do the trick. Like 6 mil thick.

LOL... Reminds me of Concrete blankets, I've busted my arse countless times on those suckers.

 

[89Suburban]

Okay actually not version one I used to use angle set on quart paint cans. Went this route a decade ago maybe, but went with longer angle after I took these pics, longer makes toe changes more noticeable. The bungee straps go under the vehicle 1 in front of the tire 1 behind the tire put the angle up high enough the sidewall bulge at the bottom isn't affecting their position. When I say 1 in front 1 in back its actually its 2 in front 2 in back because 1 won't reach all the way across. I still think a string box is more accurate, but this is so fast and easy,and really good enough as long as you check it often.

If it works for NASCAR...

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Here's a few links:

JEGS 81680: Toe Plates Aluminum - JEGS

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www.jegs.com

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKI0XTA/

And this guy talks to damned much but skip to 3:40 and check out his home made plates:

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[CalSgt]

Here’s another way…

The wife’s ‘17 Yukon needed the toe checked today.

We have a home made scribe tool that is a piece of steel plate with a spring clamp attached, welded on one of the clamp ends is a sharpened nail.

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We jack up the front and slide the scribe tool up to the front of the tire, usually depressing the spring a bit before the nail makes contact.

Once it’s where we want make one revolution with the tire and it leaves a crisp line to measure to.

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It doesn’t work as well on super light mud terrain tires but does real good on highway tread.