Home alignment

[chip46wis]

Ok-got the front end together and looking at the front tires I am way off in alignment about 2in wider in the front than the back-i know I need to tighten the tie rod ends (move in) but what is a acceptable way to home align---only enough to get me to the alignment shop -----a long ways away yet,I admit,maybe next year? thanx in advance--chip

[cableguy0]

measure from driver and pass side front and back on the tires and try to get the front of the tires the same width apart as the rear of the tires

[Americanrider]

Tape measure to the insides of the tires (must have 2 of the same type of tires in front) and mark it with chalk so you use the same spot each time. About 5 inches up from ground level. 1st measurement to inside rear of tires. 2nd to inside front of tires. Adjust, repete until your measurements are as close as you can get them.

[Longhorn Man]

I never liked using the inside of the tires as a point for referance, I've always used the tread on the tire....however in all reality, the trad could be off just as much as the sidewall.
Roll the truck and let it coast to a stop w/out touching the brakes, ensure your tires are inflated fully, and tripple check your measurements.
I've always gone for 1/16th to 1/8th toe in.

[neonlarry]

One easy way to get a reference point to measure both front and back is to jack up one wheel at a time then spin the wheel and scribe a line near the center of the tire.
^ like Andy said a little toe in is best, that way it won't want to wander when driving on the highway.