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No alignment needed?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cooktaco, Apr 9, 2012.

  1. Apr 9, 2012 at 2:46 PM
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    cooktaco

    cooktaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Got the rear spring TSB done and put on a set of Bilsteins 5100's set at 1.75 to level the front. Everything I read here stressed a front end alignment is needed. Took it to the shop and they said it was perfect, no alignment needed. Very reputable shop I have used for years and they didn't charge me for putting it on the rack. Can this be right, or should I consider taking it to another shop for a second opinion?
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  2. Apr 9, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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    grivera

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    Was the alignment done at dealer as part of the TSB? If so, perhaps the 1.75" wasn't enough to take it out of spec. When I had the TSB done, I supplied the dealer with the 5100's and had them set at 1.75", I know they performed the TSB required alignment but I'm not sure how far out of spec it was, if at all...
     
  3. Apr 9, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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    TacoDawgfan

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    So they installed 5100's on the front for you? I have been considering the 5100's and TSB so I was thinking maybe I could install the 5100's on the front just before taking it in for the rear leaf TSB so I wouldn't have to pay for an alignment. But I didn't figure they'd go for it.
     
  4. Apr 9, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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    cooktaco

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    Sorry-wasn't real clear in my first post. Dealer did the spring TSB and alignment. A week later I installed the Bilsteins in the front @ 1.75 and took it in to have the front end aligned. Shop said it was all good, didn't need an alignment. No reason not to believe them, but almost everything I have read on TW stressed getting a front alignment after Billy install.
     
  5. Apr 9, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    JDMcQ

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    Get the printout of the alignment if you are worried about it.
     
  6. Apr 9, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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    i just installed 5100s at 1.75, and an aal in back. i took it to my local shop, and they adjusted toe-in .4 on passenger side, that was all. pretty slick
     
  7. Apr 9, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    Always request a spec sheet printout when getting a alignment.
     
  8. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    It may well be in spec with no worries. Gotta get it checked-Doesn't mean it'll need to be changed.
     

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