[WPTA] TR3 aglinment

[Clayton Yonker]

I’ve always used a magnesium board (like what you use for concrete) to
align the front with the rear then measure over to the other side to get it
straight. Always worked pretty good for me. Good luck


On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 4:21 PM John Styduhar via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> All you can align with a stock TR3 front end is the toe in/out and
> steering wheel.  Toe plates and two tape measures are all you need.  Check
> for worn or loose parts otherwise.
>
> On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 3:33 PM Tom Stricker via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Greetings and happy holidays to all.
>>   After much trepidation about the weather today, I took my TR3A to
>> Calibro Tire  for an alignment as recommended by club members who had been
>> there.
>>   Naturally they didn't have a driver of the proper caliber to fit into
>> my car, so I was directed to drive the car onto the rack.
>>   After the initial left/right left/right signal I was given the big
>> STOP!  A crowd of techs formed looking at the alignment of my car and the
>> rack. They came to the conclusion that my car's tires would both hang over
>> the both edges of the device, and would not fit over the jacks. Plus, they
>> added, the ramps were slippery.
>>   Perhaps, if I signed a waiver....
>>   Needless to say, NO alignment.
>>   Apparently a mere 3 or 4 years ago they got a new, larger alignment
>> rack to fit the newer cars and trucks.
>>   Just a public notice, no malice intended.
>>   TR4 and up may fit, but check before you make that appointment.
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