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Isaiah92260 · 09-07-2019, 05:29 PM

I’ve been doing some research and been only finding some information.
Can anyone show me what I need to do to adjust the front wheels.
I got these two pictures.
The passenger wheel in this picture is pretty accurate on the direction it is facing, noticeable pointing out to the right. While I am driving, the truck does want to steer towards the right and I am fighting the truck to keep straight sometimes.

The driver side wheel is pretty straight but I can tell that it is pointing out a little.

I marked center or straight on the steering wheel, turn the wheels all the way to the left, and I got 3 full and a 1/4 turns. Then I steered the wheel all the way to the right starting from the center pointing straight, and I only got a little under 3 full turns.

Right now I have the wheels facing as straight as possible

**nsb29** · 09-08-2019, 08:40 AM

Take it to an shop and have it aligned

**The Rocknrod** · 09-08-2019, 09:42 AM

Are you asking how to adjust the toe-in/out?

Isaiah92260 · 09-08-2019, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsb29

Take it to an shop and have it aligned

I’m considering on doing so but I want to learn how to do this on my own

Isaiah92260 · 09-08-2019, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Are you asking how to adjust the toe-in/out?

Yes I am

**The Rocknrod** · 09-08-2019, 04:08 PM

Loosen up the two end nuts, rotate the tube to move the front of the wheels in and out. There is one for each side, so...

09-07-2019, 05:29 PM	#1
Isaiah92260 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 851	1961 Front Wheel alignment I’ve been doing some research and been only finding some information. Can anyone show me what I need to do to adjust the front wheels. I got these two pictures. The passenger wheel in this picture is pretty accurate on the direction it is facing, noticeable pointing out to the right. While I am driving, the truck does want to steer towards the right and I am fighting the truck to keep straight sometimes. The driver side wheel is pretty straight but I can tell that it is pointing out a little. I marked center or straight on the steering wheel, turn the wheels all the way to the left, and I got 3 full and a 1/4 turns. Then I steered the wheel all the way to the right starting from the center pointing straight, and I only got a little under 3 full turns. Right now I have the wheels facing as straight as possible Attached Images

09-08-2019, 08:40 AM	#2
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: 1961 Front Wheel alignment Take it to an shop and have it aligned __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

09-08-2019, 09:42 AM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1961 Front Wheel alignment Are you asking how to adjust the toe-in/out? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-08-2019, 04:08 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1961 Front Wheel alignment Loosen up the two end nuts, rotate the tube to move the front of the wheels in and out. There is one for each side, so... Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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