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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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All the specs I have show Toe in inches, but my alignment shop gives me actuals in degrees . . . how do I convert inches to degrees so I can compare my results?
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Hi R76,
The Chassis Service Manual has the alignment specifications for caster and camber in degrees only, since that's how they're set. The toe-in spec is in both degrees and inches.
Look in the back in the Specifications section.
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Eighth grade geometry.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi R76,
The Chassis Service Manual has the alignment specifications for caster and camber in degrees only, since that's how they're set. The toe-in spec is in both degrees and inches.
Look in the back in the Specifications section.
Regards,
Alan
I've recently upgraded my suspension and I'm setting the specs for advanced street which isn't stock. I was hoping there might be a quick reference chart with a general conversion.

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Eighth grade geometry.
That is part of my problem, it's been 20 years since I did any calculus -- forget 8th grade. I need a quick refresher or the shortcut you guys are using.
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