@edsnova posted:Danny will tell you to measure from the outside off a known square that's placed around the car but honestly who has time for that kind of "doing it right" nonsense?
I don't know where that came from, but, yeah, whatever. Do you mean stringing it off jack stands? Then yes, that is a good way.
Mike, I've had decent results using two people and a tape measure. I actually have used tread grooves, as high up as you can, touching the body with the tape. As long as you measure at the same height front and rear, your measurement has meaning.
I use 1/16" total toe-in, front and rear. It's served me well.
The best way to measure is with a gauge. A long tube or piece of aluminum, steel, wood or even plastic. Anything really that's stiff and light enough. Put a couple 8 to 10 inch arms on it. Make one fixed, and the other one slide but with a thumbscrew. I'm quite sure a guy who can DIY EFI would have no trouble replicating this for less than $20:
https://www.jegs.com/i/Longacr...wEAQYAyABEgKC1PD_BwE
I have a much earlier version of the A.R.T. laser toe plates.They are very easy to use. Concrete or blacktop surface required.(NO way would I have spent the money, I inherited these!)
http://advancedracing.com/prod...ser-toe-angle-gauge/
The business resides in Staatsburg NY, about 45 minutes from me.