Dennis Wilt Soap Box Derby Alignment Tools

Dennis Wilt
Soap Box Derby
Alignment Tools

3260 Bull Road York, PA 17408-9089

Home: (717) 764-5632

Work: (717) 854-8911

Cell: (717) 818-9553

Dennis Wilt has been selling Soap Box Derby Alignment Tools for over 20 years. Below is a list of products currently being offered. To place an order, please contact Dennis at any one of the telephone numbers listed at the top of this page.
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Cast Aluminum Spindle Gage
The camber angle (forward, backward, up and down) of the spindles can be adjusted by bending them (see axle benders below). This gage is used to measure the camber angle in terms of length in thousandths of an inch. Setting these camber angles can make the difference between winning and losing. This gage comes with a 1" Travel Dial Indicator.
Cost: $185 plus $15.00 S&H

Zero Bar
A zero bar is a steel bar, in our case an actual axle, that has zero camber angle in all directions. It is used to calibrate spindle gages.
Cost: $ 20 plus $ 12 S&H

Cast Aluminum Aligning Stands
These stands, in conjunction with a spindle gage, can determine your verticle axle deflection with and without your driver in the car. Knowing this deflection will help you know how much to bend your spindles to give you the least rolling resistance down the hill.
Cost: $50 plus $10.00 S&H

Axle Bending Tools
These tools are used to bend the spindles to your desired settings. They are constructed of 19" long galvanized pipe for their handles and feature cast bronze ends. Please note, you will need to remove your air foils to use these tools.
Cost: $65 plus $10 S&H

New Axle Bending Tool
This is the latest in axle bending technology. Made from brass, this new tool can be turned 360 degrees around the spindle and misses all turn buckles and steering cables. Adjustments are made by simply tightening a bolt in the desired direction. They come with special ends that prevent marks on your axles. Please note, with the exception of masters cars, you do not have to remove your air foils to use this tool.
Cost: $85 plus $10 S&H

Fischer Gage
A Fischer Gage is used to tell the tightness of the axle which translates into how easily (or difficult) a car rocks from side to side on its axles. This gage comes complete with a 1" Travel Dial Indicator and is made from aluminum.
Cost: $85 plus $7 S&H

Trammel Points
This is the only way to accurately check the triangulation of your car.
Without Wood Bar Cost: $45 plus $5 S&H
Wood Bar Sold in Person Cost $10
Due to the size of the wood bar, shipping is not provided. Home Depot and Lowes each has a piece of poplar wood that will work and sells for under $10. Approximate size of wood bar is 1" x 2" x 72"

Brass Alignment Nut
Screw one of these on your front king pin and you can check your triangulation without having to turn your car upside down. Made from brass for long life and durability.
Cost: $10 plus $5 S&H

Please note prices and availability may vary without advanced notice. Sorry, cash, check or money orders only. Make checks payable to Dennis Wilt.

		Cast Aluminum Spindle Gage The camber angle (forward, backward, up and down) of the spindles can be adjusted by bending them (see axle benders below). This gage is used to measure the camber angle in terms of length in thousandths of an inch. Setting these camber angles can make the difference between winning and losing. This gage comes with a 1" Travel Dial Indicator. Cost: $185 plus $15.00 S&H

		Zero Bar A zero bar is a steel bar, in our case an actual axle, that has zero camber angle in all directions. It is used to calibrate spindle gages. Cost: $ 20 plus $ 12 S&H

		Cast Aluminum Aligning Stands These stands, in conjunction with a spindle gage, can determine your verticle axle deflection with and without your driver in the car. Knowing this deflection will help you know how much to bend your spindles to give you the least rolling resistance down the hill. Cost: $50 plus $10.00 S&H

		Axle Bending Tools These tools are used to bend the spindles to your desired settings. They are constructed of 19" long galvanized pipe for their handles and feature cast bronze ends. Please note, you will need to remove your air foils to use these tools. Cost: $65 plus $10 S&H

		New Axle Bending Tool This is the latest in axle bending technology. Made from brass, this new tool can be turned 360 degrees around the spindle and misses all turn buckles and steering cables. Adjustments are made by simply tightening a bolt in the desired direction. They come with special ends that prevent marks on your axles. Please note, with the exception of masters cars, you do not have to remove your air foils to use this tool. Cost: $85 plus $10 S&H

		Fischer Gage A Fischer Gage is used to tell the tightness of the axle which translates into how easily (or difficult) a car rocks from side to side on its axles. This gage comes complete with a 1" Travel Dial Indicator and is made from aluminum. Cost: $85 plus $7 S&H

		Trammel Points This is the only way to accurately check the triangulation of your car. Without Wood Bar Cost: $45 plus $5 S&H Wood Bar Sold in Person Cost $10 Due to the size of the wood bar, shipping is not provided. Home Depot and Lowes each has a piece of poplar wood that will work and sells for under $10. Approximate size of wood bar is 1" x 2" x 72"

		Brass Alignment Nut Screw one of these on your front king pin and you can check your triangulation without having to turn your car upside down. Made from brass for long life and durability. Cost: $10 plus $5 S&H