I didn't use any actual plans. I worked from pictures of similar DIY tools that are sold for home or track use. The caster camber gauge I wanted to be able to have it actually attach to the wheel as opposed to the type that have to be held in place. I was able to machine the mount studs myself having a lathe and mill. The actual gauge on it is a digital angle gauge that I all ready had for woodworking machines. For the bump steer gauge, I copied the Maximum Motorsports one. I just went by pictures and the downloadable instructions and figured out what I needed to build. The dial indicator was also all ready in my toolbox and the clamp pieces milled from aluminum bar I had on hand. The turn plates are just a 1/4" steel plate on a wood base with a piece of HDPE plastic to reduce friction. I did finish them up with a center pivot and markings for the degrees.
Of all of this, the only items that were actually purchased for the tools were the steel plates, everything else came from my on hand materials so my full investment in this is minimal. If you were to go and buy all the items and materials it might be just as easy and affordable to purchase some of the ready made tools.
Of all of this, the only items that were actually purchased for the tools were the steel plates, everything else came from my on hand materials so my full investment in this is minimal. If you were to go and buy all the items and materials it might be just as easy and affordable to purchase some of the ready made tools.
