What caster/camber gauge is good?

[hairlesshobo]

Since I am getting started with suspension work, I am also planning to start doing my own alignments. For one, i hate paying 75-100 bucks a pop for an alignment, and for two, I have yet to find a shop around here that actually knows what they are doing.

What I would like to know is what caster/camber gauge do you guys recommend? I don't mind spending up to about $200 for one as long as I know it is a good one. I am looking for something that will work on my truck as well as passenger cars and other non-commercial vehicles. Also, bubble vs digital, what does everyone prefer?

Any pointers are greatly appreciated!
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[hairlesshobo]

I found this one on Jegs and it appears to be a pretty good one. Does anyone know if this is worth buying?

http://www.jegs.com/i/Intercomp/541/102010/10002/-1

[robnolimit]

Thats a good guage, if you get it, add the thread adapter for the GM spindle. Also, check out the fasttrack guage, it may be easier depending on your wheel choice.

[hairlesshobo]

Since I've never used or even seen one of these caster/camber gauges in real life, can you explain what the benefit of thread adapter vs. magnetic would be?

[Spla'nin]

Saw this when shoppin' around...their pdf instructions on line maybe helpful.

http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...st.asp?catid=5

[hairlesshobo]

Very nice! I like the looks of that one, especially since it can read a higher positive caster value that the one that I found. I think that's the one I am going to go with. I also now realize what the spindle adapter is for. I think what I will do is go ahead and order the gauge, magnetic adapter, case, and gm adapter and then down the road i can buy that quickset adapter that will let me put it on the outside of the rim.

Thanks for the help guys!

[robnolimit]

The mag base attatches to the snout face of the rotor. If you have the thread adapter, you can mount off the end of the spindle. This is a benefit during construction. And, it's cheap to add. Some wheels do not allow the mag base to fit up to the rotor. So, then the wheel mount looka good.