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Question about slop in steering

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by swing2hard, Oct 7, 2013.

  1. Oct 7, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    swing2hard

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    I jut recently purchased a 2013 DCSB TRD Sport, it has a 3" tough country leveling kit on it with Bilstein shocks. I drove it home from the dealer & it felt like it was all over the road so I took it back & they had it alligned. That helped
    but it still feels like it tracks the road & has to much oversteer. Not sure where to go from here? maybe take it to my allignment shop that I trust. I wouldn't think with just a leveling kit it should drive like this? The tires are LT275/70R18

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  2. Oct 7, 2013 at 8:23 AM
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    You got the alignment numbers? Sounds like something is still off.

    Could also be those monster tires.
     
  3. Oct 7, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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    You think those tires are big? This is the first lifted truck I have ever owned, so I have no experience in this, ask me about low profile tires haha

    I will see if I can get the allignment numbers.
     
  4. Oct 7, 2013 at 10:05 AM
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    Seeing as how I have 265/75/16 and sports have 17" tires, Yea. I know there are bigger though.
     
  5. Oct 7, 2013 at 10:07 AM
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    Caster is too low. Somewhere from 2.4 - 4.0 is what I would shoot for.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2013 at 10:17 AM
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    You might need new UCA's to get your alignment dialed in.
     
  8. Oct 7, 2013 at 10:20 AM
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    UCA? please help a newbie
     
  9. Oct 7, 2013 at 10:22 AM
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    Upper Control Arms.
     
  10. Oct 7, 2013 at 10:49 AM
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    I agree, caster is low. Those "factory spec" numbers are for stock trucks. I have near 3* Caster with LR UCA's. I could get more if I replace my LCA (Lower Control Arm) bushings, bring a '13 you shouldn't have to worry about LCA bushings anytime soon.

    Light Racing (SPC) has UCA's with a lot of adjustment for around $375.
     
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  11. Oct 7, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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    Thanks guys, I am taking it to an allignment shop I trust on Friday & ask my buddy there if he thinks I need new UCA's

    Appreciate the input.
     
  12. Oct 7, 2013 at 12:53 PM
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    I doubt he'll say you need them.
     
  13. Oct 7, 2013 at 1:25 PM
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    Well if he can't get it into perfect spec's then I will assume that I probably need them.
     
  14. Dec 4, 2013 at 2:18 PM
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    to get it right, really right and feeling good and tight going down the road, u need them....
     
  15. Dec 4, 2013 at 2:25 PM
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    x2 with the new UCA's, light racing would be my choice.
     
  16. Dec 4, 2013 at 5:44 PM
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    Yep, these guys are spot on about the caster and needing UCAs.

    But holy crap, look at that alignment sheet. They did improve the caster, getting it to the bare minimum. Look at what it was. Negative 2 degrees! I've never heard of that. I'm surprise the tires weren't hitting the backside of the wheel well.
     

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