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According to the Gunson web site it is for the front wheels (steered wheels)https://www.gunson.co.uk/product/G4008 macafee2 |
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Good question. I've not seen nor used the 'official' tool, but I believe the raised lugs/loops on the baseplate are somehow engaged by the tool to allow the plate to be adjusted sideways. This causes the angle of the trailing arm to change and thus the rear wheel toe. A different tool I noted online several years ago had 'claws' to engage in the loops. It was basically a lever that allows you to pull the plate in/out.
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Rear Toe Adjustment
The bore of the tool scales the same as the washer face of the fixing bolts so with the bolt backed out 3/4mm the tool can be engaged.
The tool looks the same as that advertised in the U.S. for the Mini so may be worth checking with dealers here to see if the sizes are the same. |
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I am using the calculator with a couple of wood strips to keep the strings parallel each other and a good digital caliper for measurements. The results are excellent: ALL of my cars drives straight and no abnormal wear on tyres (front and rear). A nightmare everytime I have been for a wheel alignment in a garage. Hope this helps
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