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A laser square gauge for use with an automobile for measuring camber, toe and wheel offset. The laser square gauge generates a vertical laser datum line off of the wheel. The visible line replaces the cumbersome use of jigs and string lines. The gauge is operable by a single user and generates an ac

A laser square gauge for use with an automobile for measuring camber, toe and wheel offset. The laser square gauge generates a vertical laser datum line off of the wheel. The visible line replaces the cumbersome use of jigs and string lines. The gauge is operable by a single user and generates an accurate, repeatable reference. The reference can be used to easily measure camber, offset, toe-in and toe-out of the other wheels, as well as car body and frame dimensions. The gauge permits easy maintenance of records to check set-up dimensions of each car for each environment, such as a race track. The gauge is particularly useful for setting up the alignment and suspension of high performance racing automobiles.

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1. A vehicle adjustment system comprising: an adapter or connection to a vehicle, the adapter including at least one curvilinear support surface, anda light emitting gauge adapted to be communicatively coupled to the adapter, the gauge including at least one curvilinear connection surface adapted to

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A vehicle adjustment system comprising: an adapter or connection to a vehicle, the adapter including at least one curvilinear support surface, anda light emitting gauge adapted to be communicatively coupled to the adapter, the gauge including at least one curvilinear connection surface adapted to mate with the curvilinear support surface of the adapter, the gauge further having a body which hangs from the curvilinear connection surface, and the gauge further having a light emitter for emitting a light beam; the body having a connection portion adapted to be connected to the adapter and a base portion connected to the connection portion, the base portion supporting the light emitter, and wherein the connection portion includes a pivot member, the pivot member including the connection surface of the gauge, wherein the connection surface is a downwardly facing surface of the pivot member which rests upon the upwardly facing support surface of the adapter, and wherein the pivot member is pivotally moveable in a first plane about the support surface, and wherein the gauge is pivotally movable in a perpendicular second plane with respect to the pivot member. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is for use with a vehicle to adjust alignment of the vehicle, a light bean emitted from the light emitter in use serving as a reference point to make measurements with respect to the vehicle. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the adapter is adapted to be connected to a wheel hub of the vehicle. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the adapter includes a connector adapted to be connected to the wheel hub, and a cylindrical shaft extending from the connector a predetermined distance, and wherein the surface of the shaft is the adapter support surface which mates with the gauge connection surface, the connection surface being pivotally movable with respect to the support surface. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the light emitter of the gauge is a laser. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the curvilinear connection surface of the gauge is a downwardly facing surface which rests upon the upwardly facing curvilinear support surface of the adapter. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the gauge includes a pivot pin which mates with the pivot member, and about which the gauge moves in the second plane. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the pivot member has wedge shaped configuration with a triangular shaped top with a curvilinear top apex and truncated ends, a bottom surface which is curved from front to hack along its length, and an aperture for mating with the pivot pin. 9. The system of claim 1 for use with a vehicle to adjust alignment of the vehicle, the light beam being a laser and serving as a reference point to make measurements with respect to the vehicle, wherein the adapter is adapted to be connected to a wheel hub of the vehicle, and includes a connector adapted to be connected to the wheel hub, and a cylindrical shaft extending from the connector a predetermined distance, and wherein the surface of the shaft is the adapter support surface which mates with the gauge connection surface, the connection surface being pivotally movable with respect to the support surface;and wherein the gauge includes a pivot pin which mates with the pivot member, and about which the gauge moves in the second plane. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the pivot member has wedge shaped configuration with a triangular shaped top with a curvilinear top apex and truncated ends, a bottom surface which is curved from front to back along its length, and an aperture for mating with the pivot pin. 11. A laser gauge adapted to be communicatively coupled to an automobile to adjust alignment of the vehicle, the laser beam serving as a reference point to make measurements with respect to the vehicle, the gauge comprising: at least one curvilinear connection surface adapted to mate with a curved support surface or the automobile directly or via an adapter, the gauge further having a body which hangs from the curved connection surface, and the gauge further having a laser for emitting a reference light beam upon which measurements may be made relative to the vehicle, wherein the body has a connection portion adapted to be connected to the adapter and a base portion connected to the connection portion, the base portion supporting the light emitter, wherein the connection portion includes a pivot member, the pivot member including the connection surface of the gauge, and wherein the connection surface is a downwardly facing surface of the pivot member which rests upon the upwardly facing support surface of the adapter, and wherein the pivot member is pivotally moveable in a first plane about the support surface, and wherein the gauge is pivotally movable in a perpendicular second plane with respect to the pivot member;the adapter including a connector adapted to be connected to the wheel hub, and a cylindrical shaft extending from the connector a predetermined distance, and wherein the surface of the shaft is the adapter support surface which mates with the gauge connection surface, the connection surface being pivotally movable with respect to the support surface. 12. The gauge of claim 11, wherein the connection surface of the gauge is a downwardly facing surface which rests upon the upwardly facing support surface of the adapter. 13. The gauge of claim 11, wherein the gauge includes a pivot pin which mates with the pivot member, and about which the gauge moves in the second plane. 14. The gauge of claim 13, wherein the pivot member has wedge shaped configuration with a triangular shaped top with a curvilinear top apex and truncated ends, a bottom surface which is curved from front to back along its length, and an aperture for mating with the pivot pin. 15. The gauge of claim 11, wherein: a. the gauge body has a connection portion adapted to be connected to the adapter and a base portion connected to the connection portion, the base portion supporting the light emitter; andb. the connection portion includes: i. a pivot member, the pivot member including the connection surface of the gauge, and wherein the connection surface is a downwardly facing surface of the pivot member which rests upon the upwardly facing support surface of the adapter, the pivot member being pivotally moveable in a first plane about the support surface, and wherein the gauge is pivotally movable in a perpendicular second plane with respect to the pivot member, andii. a pivot pin which mates with the pivot member, and about which the gauge moves in the second plane. 16. The system of claim 15, wherein the pivot member has wedge shaped configuration with a triangular shaped top with a curvilinear top apex and truncated ends, a bottom surface which is curved from front to back along its length, and an aperture for mating with the pivot pin. 17. A vehicle adjustment system, for use with a vehicle to adjust alignment of the vehicle, a light beam being a laser and serving as a reference point to make measurements with respect to the vehicle, comprising: an adapter for connection to a vehicle, the adapter including at least one curvilinear support surface, anda light emitting gauge adapted to be communicatively coupled to the adapter, the gauge including at least one curvilinear connection surface adapted to mate with the curvilinear support surface of the adapter, the gauge further having a body which hangs from the curvilinear connection surface, and the gauge further having a light emitter for emitting a light beam, wherein:a. the adapter is adapted to be connected to a wheel hub of the vehicle, and includes a connector adapted to be connected to the wheel hub, and a cylindrical shaft extending from the connector a predetermined distance, and wherein the surface of the shaft is the adapter support surface which mates with the gauge connection surface, the connection surface being pivotally movable with respect to the support surface;b. the gauge body has a connection portion adapted to be connected to the adapter and a base portion connected to the connection portion, the base portion supporting the light emitter; andc. the connection portion includes: i. a pivot member, the pivot member including the connection surface of the gauge, and wherein the connection surface is a downwardly facing surface of the pivot member which rests upon the upwardly facing support surface of the adapter, the pivot member being pivotally moveable in a first plane about the support surface, and wherein the gauge is pivotally movable in a perpendicular second plane with respect to the pivot member, andii. a pivot pin which mates with the pivot member, and about which the gauge moves in the second plane. 18. A laser gauge adapted to be communicatively coupled to the an automobile to adjust alignment of the vehicle, the laser beam serving as a reference point to make measurements with respect to the vehicle, the gauge comprising: at least one curvilinear connection surface adapted to mate with a curved support surface or the automobile directly or via an adapter, the gauge further having a body which hangs from the curved connection surface, and the gauge further having a laser for emitting a reference light beam upon which measurements may be made relative to the vehicle, wherein: a. the gauge body has a connection portion adapted to be connected to the adapter and a base portion connected to the connection portion, the base portion supporting the light emitter; andb. the connection portion includes:i. a pivot member, the pivot member including the connection surface of the gauge, and wherein the connection surface is a downwardly facing surface of the pivot member which rests upon the upwardly facing support surface of the adapter, the pivot member being pivotally moveable in a first plane about the support surface, and wherein the gauge is pivotally movable in a perpendicular second plane with respect to the pivot member, andii. a pivot pin which mates with the pivot member, and about which the gauge moves in the second plane; andwherein the adapter is adapted to be connected to a wheel hub of the vehicle via an adapter including a connector adapted to be connected to the wheel hub, and a cylindrical shaft extending from the connector a predetermined distance, and wherein the surface of the shaft is the adapter support surface which mates with the gauge connection surface, the connection surface being pivotally movable with respect to the support surface.