RE: steer straight
I gotta agree with the toe-in and camber gauges. The slightest adjusment to any of the rods can have funky effects on steering and tire wear.
Best thing to is spend $20 and pick up a set of toe-in and camber gauges. They are VERY handy. Depending on the vehicle, it seems a few degrees of toe in the rear and toe-out up front help along with a little negative camber all around (different for front and rear) - but each vehicle is different.