DIY 4 Wheel Alignment Kit
Objectives
Align your wheels like a pro with my DIY Alignment Kit! This custom 3D-printed solution is perfect for precise and affordable wheel alignment at home or the track. The kit includes hub adapters that hold scales which allow you to either set up strings or align a self leveling laser system. Once the strings or laser system is set, a rim touch off fixture helps determine an accurate toe measurement. The system uses a hub adapter that is specific to the dimensions of the wheels they are being used on, so with some crowdsourcing we can build out a database of hub adapters to make the STL files available for instant download.
Shopping Links
There are two options, the first being the one based on Imperial fasteners and featured in the 1st video, the second a metric version that should allow easier sourcing outside USA. Pair with the appropriate STL Files below. The alternate metric components are listed after the original as appropriate. The conduit holders still utilize 1/4-20 nut for attachment to standard tripod.
Wheel Related
Digital Angle Finder at Amazon
(6) 6 Inch Scales at Amazon
(1) 3/4 Inch Aluminum Extrusion at Amazon,
Alternate Metric version using 20mm Aluminum Extrusions at Amazon
Double sided tape at Amazon
Tee Nuts (1/4-20) at Amazon
Alternate Metric version using M6 Tee Nuts at Amazon
1/4 - 20 Rivet Nuts at Amazon
Alternate Metric version using M6 Rivet Nuts at Amazon
1/4 - 20 Knob at Amazon
Alternate M6 Knob at Amazon
Loctite 243 at Amazon
Large Ziplocs for turn plates at Amazon
PETG Filament at Amazon
String System
(4) Tripods at Amazon (** the 3D printed conduit holders accept a standard 1/4-20 nut slid in from side to fasten to tripods)
Bright fishing line steal from your tackle box
3/4" Conduit from Local Hardware / Home Depot / Menards
Laser System
(2) Self leveling 360 degree precision laser at Amazon (Here is an alternate that looks good as Klein raised prices)
(1) 8020, 1030, 10 Series 1 Inch x 3 Inch T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion 89 inches long at Amazon
M6 Rivet Nuts at Amazon
(3) M6 Threaded Knobs 25 mm long at Amazon
(3) M8 Threaded Knobs 70mm long at Amazon
(3) M8 nuts at Amazon (not 3 packs)
(2) M6 Hex Head Bolt 80 mm Long at Amazon
(3) M8 & (2) M6 Nylon Lock Nuts at Amazon
(4) M6 Sliding Nuts for Extrusion at Amazon
Assorted M6 Socket Head Cap Screws and Washers at Amazon
(6) Rubber Coated Magnets at Amazon
Toe Calculator
Toe Result in Degrees
Caster Calculator
Caster Result
Design Downloads & Links
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. These files are provided 'as is' without any guarantees or warranties regarding their safety, suitability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Use at your own risk.
Wheel Related
Universal Parts
(Sized for 3/4" Extrusion
and SAE Fasteners)
Wheel Related
Universal Parts
(Sized for 20 mm
Extrusion and Metric
Fasteners)
2" (50 mm) Touch-Off
Post Extension
String System Parts
Laser System Parts
Alternate Laser Parts
for 2060 "European Spec"
Extrusion
Wheel Design Specific
Parts via Database or
STL File Generator Below
Crowdsourcing Dimensions
To ensure a fit of the hub adapter and threaded plug to your wheels, the three dimensions outlined in the drawing need to match your wheel center cap. You will need to check these dimensions for your wheels and then use the search function below to see if an existing set of STL files may work for you or if a new set needs to be created. The search function will only provide you existing options that have all three dimensions This may take some trial and error as taking these measurements is not always easy. When you trial a set, if it won't snap in, you likely need to reduce the diameter dimensions. If it snaps in but is loose axially (in and out of the wheel), you may need to shorten the distance to detent. As you experiment it is usually best to start loose and sneak up on the fit one dimension at a time. To help others, once you have a set working well with a particular wheel, please come back and complete the confirm fit procedure that adds tags to the part design for future users.
**When installing the hub adapters into your wheels, you want the threaded plug to thread in all the way and bottom out to ensure the most accurate measurements wheel to wheel. If the threaded plug does not want to screw all the way in, you can carefully sand material away from the interface between the threaded plug and the inside of the detent fingers. A little lubrication may help as well.