Mechanical Gauging & Measuring

This video describes the use of self centring bar gauges and tram gauges for measuring collision damage in vehicle bodies.

[turboimport]

Here is a secret to save a ton of time on setting up the tram gauge for point to point measurements. Its easy get a long flat surface and lay down a long strip of tape, then use a tape measure and make a starting dot on the tape, then measure out the distance you need and make dots, then you can simply stand the tram gauge points on the tape, lining up the points you made for a quick setup, way better then holding the tape measure on the tram itself, you can make multiple points on the tape for reference and simply line up the tram gauge points and its 100% accurate and fast. Also this accounts for the tram height differences so you can have 1 long side and 1 short side and the measurement is on point. I use the same Mitchel repair software. No on one youtube does the datum lines explanation though, for measuring frame rail heights, they do side to side only etc.. the datum line to frame height is important, but no one ever goes over it, how to do it manually without a 50k auto laser machine.

[nunyaf-nbizness]

Excellent. Could some one here suggest where I purchase a pdf of the diagrams as shown for a 2006 Impreza WRX? I have one that I know is not correct but it would help to know what the initial numbers should be. Thanks.

[jorgerosales]

Excellent video....very well explained... keep doing these I know it takes time to shoot and edit but you have a good way for explaining things... thanks a lot. Any ideas where I can buy a used set of those? Thanks

[tanaski]

where did you get your measurements? and is the measurement for audi a7 2013 available?

[davidellis]

Bro is a class whereby I learn how to use a tram gauge?

[mak]

Where can I find Vehicle specific measurements like the ones you used to demonstrate?

[jvsbillet]

Where may I purchase those pointer extensions blue and orange?

[mehere]

just use a tape measure, tape and a marker

[vilja]

Oh God totally can't see any possibility of measuring inaccurately 😒 wonder how many "bent" frames all these shops get paid to fix. Shit the play on those gauges look to have a millimeter of play let alone having them " properly centered"