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08-06-2012, 02:32 PM | #1 |
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Inexpensive alignment
Refining my Shade Tree Alignment procedure.
Who's using what turntables? Prob fab adj height stands for same. Wheels're turning.... |
08-06-2012, 05:42 PM | #2 |
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Gents & Ladies, found Rand Wheel Alignment Turntables everywhere on the Net; nowhere brick 'n' mortar.
Hmmmmm. Much lower $ than competitors - guessing Chinese. Like the price; don't like the shipping charge. Yo! Anyone work with 'em? |
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08-06-2012, 07:23 PM | #3 |
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Thinkin' about Red Green; a solution presented itself!
Dirt cheap.... DIY in a month maybe - all will be revealed. But, still interested in Rand Turntable. Disclaimer: No duct tape of any kind was harmed in my procedure. |
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08-06-2012, 10:59 PM | #5 | |
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Now then. 5 vehicles - enjoy DIY - bit of a perfectionist...doing this very satisfying. Scored a laser level this evening, accurate to 1/8" @ 100' Hoping I don't have to buy an expensive, deadly accurate green laser. Object of my small effort's to do precision alignment w/very little investment. Next step: Check scrap metal yards for raw material t'weld. Fun. Scavenger hunt. Last edited by CALWATERBOY; 08-07-2012 at 12:13 AM.. |
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08-09-2012, 12:53 PM | #6 |
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You don't need turntables. Just go to HomeDepot and get 8 smooth vinyl flooring tiles (two per wheel) set one on the floor, then put some table salt on the tile, and put the second tile on top. Roll the car onto your DIY turntables.
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08-09-2012, 01:49 PM | #7 |
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Been there, but couldn't make adjustments while on the tiles....w/o 4W lift.
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08-09-2012, 01:55 PM | #9 |
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08-09-2012, 08:01 PM | #12 | |
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Seeing some daylight here....needs refinement & development. Being a spare time project, gonna be a few weeks. If I could find damaged pallet racks, could make alignment platforms for next t'nothin'! Maybe scrap metal yards....a weekend adventure. Have had ideas about photoreceptors & construction lasers for some time - this puppy's been brewing quite awhile. . Last edited by CALWATERBOY; 08-09-2012 at 09:30 PM.. |
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