Is it possible to do a front end alignment on a 1997 Chevy Lumina using a yard stick and tape measure?

Question

Is it possible to do a front end alignment on a 1997 Chevy Lumina using a yard stick and tape measure?

Answer 1

no.

Answer 2

Sure, it just won't be accurate.

1.  You probably don't know what the specs are supposed to be so how are you going to get it even close.

2. The allowable range of adjustment for toe on that car while still being within spec is IIRC about 0.2 degrees.  Think you can get that close with a tape measure?

Answer 3

You could set the toe in the ballpark so you dont ruin your tires before having it properly aligned at a shop yes. You wont be able to do it properly because you cant measure camber or caster with a yard stick.

Answer 4

You can, but that is just a hillbilly way to do it. You would only be setting your toe-in or toe-out, your camber and caster will still be screwed up. Just spend the 40-50 dollars and get it done right, or you will be replacing tires very quickly, not to mention the loss in mpg.

Answer 5

only will get you close... is away we did it before they had eletronic's you wil still have to have it done right at a shop

Answer 6

will s is correct.