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August 26, 2011 at
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There was a company selling a rear end squaring tool at Knoxville this year does anyone have any information on this?
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August 26, 2011 at
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unit is called tru square they are a nice well made piece ..we have them in stock...email [email protected]
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August 27, 2011 at
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Bolt a straight piece of angle to the back of the motr plater, put the axle on the blocks & read your tape measure. Why buy something that doesn't need a tool. Everybody is always looking to push the easy button when they don't need it.
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August 27, 2011 at
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Posted By: straight shooter on August 27 2011 at 09:53:24 AM
Bolt a straight piece of angle to the back of the motr plater, put the axle on the blocks & read your tape measure. Why buy something that doesn't need a tool. Everybody is always looking to push the easy button when they don't need it.
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The company is called Tru Square and the tool can be ordered direct at 360 878-2918 or from your local speed shop. The tool is used to move the rear end into place (proper distance from motor plate, squared, centered, etc.) then it hold it in place while you time birdcages and hookup the rods and arms. No more falling off the blocks , no more straps, no more cussing. Also with the rear end held securely in place you can work on other parts of the car at the same time.
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August 27, 2011 at
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Posted By: straight shooter on August 27 2011 at 09:53:24 AM
Bolt a straight piece of angle to the back of the motr plater, put the axle on the blocks & read your tape measure. Why buy something that doesn't need a tool. Everybody is always looking to push the easy button when they don't need it.
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You forgot the most important thing...a brain
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August 27, 2011 at
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I'd like to see a pitcher of it.
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August 27, 2011 at
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Posted By: gotarace on August 27 2011 at 08:32:50 PM
I'd like to see a pitcher of it.
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... or even a picture of it 
... website?
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August 28, 2011 at
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August 28, 2011 at
02:46:00 AM by trusquare
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Posted By: tkat on August 27 2011 at 09:20:07 PM
... or even a picture of it
... website?
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August 28, 2011 at
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Nice looking piece. Eveyone will make one know. Wasn't try to be negative, but most birdcages have a level built in. Great set up for the first timers.
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August 28, 2011 at
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got one and it is so easy to work with
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August 29, 2011 at
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Posted By: sprintfn1 on August 28 2011 at 08:51:52 PM
got one and it is so easy to work with
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I've been squaring Midgets for years & this is by far the easiest way I have found to do it. No shaking or falling off the blocks. Put it up on blocks, square it, time your Bird Cages & adjust the radius rods & torsion arm heims. It easily cuts the time in half. Very simple & easy to use...and IT WORKS!
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August 29, 2011 at
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Posted By: trusquare on August 28 2011 at 02:44:46 AM
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The level in the bird cages doesn't help square the rear end , this piece would be slick for anytimers
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August 29, 2011 at
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Tru Square definitely looks like good tool. My only question is: Is it priced low enough for it to be not worth the trouble of whittling one out myself this winter?
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August 29, 2011 at
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Posted By: jack dupp on August 29 2011 at 04:57:46 PM
Tru Square definitely looks like good tool. My only question is: Is it priced low enough for it to be not worth the trouble of whittling one out myself this winter?
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The complete kit includes both squaring tools, the centering tool, and all clamps. The price is $119.95
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August 29, 2011 at
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I saw this tool at the Nationals, I don't work on sprint cars but this looked like a pretty handy deal for for a mechanic! I actually was thinking about what if you took at a step further and manufactured a Vice-Grip type clamp with the pipe fitted jaws on each end of it for quicker application & removal! Maybe stupid but was just thinking it when I was looking at it.
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August 29, 2011 at
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I guess a closer look at those pipe clamps, they look like a quick release style! My bad.
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August 29, 2011 at
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saves time, no cussin, i think i will get a set. whats your time worth? sure i could make that but again whats your time worth. the wife says i spend to much time on the car,maybe she should buy it!
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August 29, 2011 at
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Posted By: goodwrench 44 on August 29 2011 at 10:36:42 PM
saves time, no cussin, i think i will get a set. whats your time worth? sure i could make that but again whats your time worth. the wife says i spend to much time on the car,maybe she should buy it!
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She'll probably get more value from it. Right WESMAR?
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August 30, 2011 at
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Looks like a great Christmas present, ladies...
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August 31, 2011 at
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the clamps work just fine & its simple to use(has to be if i can figure it out) lol
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