4 wheel alignment

[MR.812]

What vehicle does the alignment shop need to get the baseline for the goblin?

 

[KSLunsfo]

In case you haven't seen it, I would start with something like this yourself:
https://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/toe-setting.1739/

You can literally eye ball camber and get it to a reasonable point to get you going, or get it spot on if you have a digital angle finder.

Caster is where the alignment machine will really come into play (or all of the proper DIY equipment).

You can probably get as good a base line alignment as a typical alignment shop will give you, maybe even better.

I'm not perfectly sure how the alignment systems work per vehicle, I'm assuming matching it to a vehicle with a close as possible wheel base (though I'm not sure the easiest way to determine that). Beyond that just have to tell them what you want for settings.

A few other useful links:
https://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/diy-front-end-alignment.751/page-2#post-45479
https://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/diy-front-end-alignment.751/
https://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/diy-rear-end-alignment.750/

 

[Towerdog]

What vehicle does the alignment shop need to get the baseline for the goblin?

You cover shipping both ways and I will send you my toe in boards and the digital level to do it yourself per DFs instructions.
I did mine and it tracks perfectly down the road.

 

[MR.812]

I appreciate the offer. I have driven it and it’s close but I would feel better to have someone else do it.

 

[jFritzies]

You cover shipping both ways and I will send you my toe in boards and the digital level to do it yourself per DFs instructions.
I did mine and it tracks perfectly down the road.

I might have to take you up on this offer in a couple months

 

[Ross]

Most alignment machines want a make & model to base the numbers off of.
The alignment machine will compare your car's alignment against the entered base make & model.

So it doesn't really matter what make & model it compares your Goblin to,
it just matters what alignment numbers you actually got compared to your wanted numbers.

My first and second alignment numbers are different, but the red background behind the caster numbers are "out of spec compared to the base make & model" but were perfectly fine by me, because they were in spec for what numbers I specified for my alignment.

 

[JBINTX]

I was a little hesitant to do my own at first. Then of course the realization hits that I assembled the dang thing, why not do it??!!.

No alignment shop out there will know your Goblin as well as you do. And besides, you already have all the proper sockets and wrenches.

I HIGHLY suggest everyone uses the above DIY links in Kyle's post and at least attempt to do the alignment themselves. Once you do it, you will not be nearly as intimidated. And the few odd tools you need are not very expensive - digital angle finder, good straight edge, two identical tape measures. And then, if you still question yourself, have a shop check your work.

:^)

 

[MR.812]

Thanks for all your support. i will give it a go...

 

[SmsDetroit]

I’ve done my own a few times. Each time you learn a little more. I pulled a lot of camber out for better tire ware in the front but it made the car move around more at higher speeds. I’d suggest getting a set of toe plates a digital angle finder and have a go at it.

 

[PyroGuy923]

I was a little hesitant to do my own at first. Then of course the realization hits that I assembled the dang thing, why not do it??!!.

No alignment shop out there will know your Goblin as well as you do. And besides, you already have all the proper sockets and wrenches.

I HIGHLY suggest everyone uses the above DIY links in Kyle's post and at least attempt to do the alignment themselves. Once you do it, you will not be nearly as intimidated. And the few odd tools you need are not very expensive - digital angle finder, good straight edge, two identical tape measures. And then, if you still question yourself, have a shop check your work.

:^)

This. I wasn't sure I could do it but ordered toe plates and a digial angle finder from Amazon. We did the initial alignment and took it on the road for the first time, took it back and realized it was way out. Made some adjustments as it wasn't to spec and thing is much better. Will be double-checking it again in a few weeks when I nut and bolt the suspension.