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Stock Alignment Help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Redeemed, Jun 16, 2013.

  1. Jun 16, 2013 at 5:05 PM
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    Redeemed

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    My most recent alignment numbers are off, and the shop (NTB) is telling me that they can't correct it.

    Camber:
    LF -.2
    RF .6

    Toe:
    LF .11
    RF .11

    Total toe: .22
    Steer ahead: 0

    Caster and all rear values are "greyed out" on the spec sheet.

    Ideas, suggestions and thoughts please.
     
  2. Jun 16, 2013 at 5:08 PM
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    They tell you why it can't be corrected?
     
  3. Jun 16, 2013 at 5:11 PM
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  4. Jun 16, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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    In vague terms that honestly I don't recall. The way they're built or some dumb thing. Shame on me for being ignorant and not asking more questions.

    I really didn't give it much thought until I stumbled on the caster thread. I didn't wanna muck his up, so finding little in a search I started my own thread.
     
  5. Jun 16, 2013 at 5:49 PM
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    The why it can't be corrected is huge. You should probably ask them again, that will lead you to your next step, how to repair or correct your issue. My guess is that your alignment cams are seized. What leads me to this, is that it is a common problem, especially since you have an 05' Tacoma, in Maine. All the corrosion from winter roads and ocean sea breeze has probably been creeping in to your LCA hardware, and rust welded them together. My question for you is, do you have the availability of a jack, jack stands, and some hand tools, like 1/2" breaker bar, 1/2" ratchet, 1/2" drive 19mm or 3/4" sockets, and 19mm or 3/4" wrenches? If you do, you may be able to diagnose this yourself. Get back.
     
  6. Jun 16, 2013 at 6:56 PM
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    You're right, and I feel pretty sheepish for not being able to give a better answer.

    I guess the general answer is that I should be able to adjust them fully.

    Unfortunately, I don't have access to all those tools, but I'm trying to learn (and add to my tool collection), but right now I'm more or less at the mercy of mechanics. It does help to ask the right questions, though.
     
  7. Jun 16, 2013 at 7:09 PM
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