What is a Tram Gauge? How do You Use One?

A tram gauge is easy to use and very affordable. In this video we will find out how it is used and how it can make frame straightening a lot easier. Tools, materials and Lakeside Merch below:

[kensendlosky]

3 weeks Ago I was watching a video about frame repair. The guy in the video never explained anything about this tool. Evan as he was using it. Now I know what I need to buy. You're videos are the best. Thanks again. I've watched several of your videos.

[billsmith]

Bought on by Dent Fix in 2001. Love it. Remember the cars the are A cementracal? Glag they don't do that anymore. Tram gauge is my friend.

[BruceLyeg]

I have something similar thing that I made. Doesn't get used a ton, but gets used enough to earn it's keep

[pstreetgarage]

A must in a collision shop ! My first time seeing one. Great demo Jerry !

[luckydogx]

I've been retired from the collision business for quite a while, but still have my Dataliner Tram Gauge. Great for quick comparative measurements.
Had the Chief Genesis for the major stuff.

[williamwest]

Excellent demonstration Jerry. Clear, concise and vigorous.

[erichzimmerman]

Made in the USA and looks like good quality, thanks for the heads up. Can also be used to check toe in wheel alignment. Have a great weekend, Jerry!!

[ChipsAndSparksGarage]

Nice demonstration. Looks like a “must have” tool in a collision shop.👍

[PeteR-orkj]

I've always been a believer that if any structural damage is suspected, you have to measure with a tram gauge and using the factory control points. Same goes with suspension damage.

[geobrown]

OK, another good one. Please show us how you squared it up, I see a local truck hauling off that kind of damaged vehicles, three at a time. Maybe they are repairable?

[lcar]

Great video Jerry! I've seen them on the big floor mounted frame machines but never knew simple ones were available. There's' many times where this would be handy to have. Thank you

[michaelmarusic]

👍🏻Thanks for the video, simple but very handy tool!

[unclemarksdiyauto]

Seen these gauges at many of the body shops I use to do business with, but never seen them in action. Thanks again for this educational video Jerry! (It’s Jerry, right?)

[jayinmi]

That's a nice looking part and pretty reasonably priced. I want one even tho I don't really need one. lol

[firstgenerationgarage]

What a great tool Jerry thank you so much it's great to see the master on the job

[AMT]

Great topic! I try to stay away from stuff with bent frames as I don't have a frame rack. But I'm glad you covered this subject not one you see a lot of videos on.

[bluesman]

Nice video Jerry. It looks like a well made tool.

[MartinMora]

Can u do more videos on frame work and how u actually squared it and what technique u used to pull and square it
Thnx

[curtismuma]

Nice job bud! I lov how keep it simple !!

[captainjohnh]

I thought this was going to be about metropolitan railway maintenance. Instead, I see a much more refined version of a tool I made for squaring up book shelves.