Is there a general rule of thumb for adjusting toe DIY? Mine is currently set to parallel on the front set up properly but i am wanting a little more toe out.
Mike
From experience one full turn on the rod will translate to
approximately 4 mm of toe change per wheel (16's). In degrees that would be just over half (= 30 minutes). So don't do a turn on each side and expect it to drive well!
If its just a quick fiddle to see if you like toe-in or toe-out, I would try adjusting one side only. Third of a turn one way, go drive - 2/3rds a turn the other way - go dirve, then third of a turn back and it should be zero again. Obvously the wheel will be slightly off-centre when you only do one rod but this will safeguard against making a balls-up as you can be sure you're back to zero if the steering is fully straight again. The slightly offset steering isn't going to make it pull to one side or anything (it doesn't work like that as front wheels will always try and centre ahead) but obviously this isn't ideal if the steering wheel is squiff! So if you find you like toe-out, get it set like that properly, asking for 12 minutes toe-out (or in, if you prefer).
But if (like me) you're happy to just bodge it, just alter both by a sixth of a turn.
