UCA's and Alignment

toku58 · 09-06-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer78

Sad to say but Im not sure... The guy that did it, does the alignment stuff for National 4X4 around were I live. I figured that he was recomended by them so I was in good hands and thought he's done a ton of set up's? Dont get me wrong, seemed like a pretty good guy, Im just not sure how many Tacomas they do.. What should I look for in a shop that will understand the offsets required for the added lift? Will their equipment pick up the new settings? Can they use the stock numbers still, Im guessing not...?

I have minimal knowledge about this stuff..

Thanks

Any shop can do the alignment. Sears did mine when I had the 3" lift on and they were able to get the numbers I wanted.

sonjay · 09-06-2009, 12:51 PM

Is it possible to run 285/75/16's and move the LCA forward and not have any issues with contacting the cab mounts or anything else? And still get the alignment back to the "ideal" settings? Sorry if this is the wrong thread.

Gsquare · 09-06-2009, 12:58 PM

Showed me the error of my ways. Sold!

Nice write-up, Toku. Thx.

toku58 · 09-06-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sonjay

Is it possible to run 285/75/16's and move the LCA forward and not have any issues with contacting the cab mounts or anything else? And still get the alignment back to the "ideal" settings? Sorry if this is the wrong thread.

Possibly but you'd need something like LR UCA's to do that type of adjustments.

DTacoms · 10-06-2009, 09:43 PM

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Ideal Caster: (Now this will change depending on tire size)

-Stock tires "ideal" would be 2.1*Positive Caster

-33" tires "ideal" would be 2.4* Positive Caster

-35" tires "ideal" would be 3.0* Positive Caster

Hi Toku and Chris,

Are these also applicable for the 2.5" lift?

What is the recommended caster for 32" tires at 2.5" and 3" lift?

toku58 · 10-06-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DTacoms

Hi Toku and Chris,

Are these also applicable for the 2.5" lift?

What is the recommended caster for 32" tires at 2.5" and 3" lift?

With the smaller tires you may be able to get away with a bit less Caster.

But these numbers are still good!

SamSter0077 · 10-22-2009, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the thread, I have the high speed jiggly problem after a fresh lift install. Ordered the LR UCAs, hope it takes care of the problem.

I found this thread while trying to compare the different types of UCA out there.

geolink · 10-23-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSter0077

Thanks for the thread, I have the high speed jiggly problem after a fresh lift install. Ordered the LR UCAs, hope it takes care of the problem.

x2
LR UCA's ordered
885's at Zero on 5100's were more than the stock UCa's could handle.
Can not reach 2+ Caster without suffering camber.
Thanks for posts everyone!

trd sport · 10-30-2009, 04:04 PM

I am looking to install the Ultimate Lift (Toytec) with a 3" lift and I am undecided as to which uca to install. Please help as I would like to install the Camburg with the 1.25 uniball as opposed to the TC with 1" uniball. Is there any difference to get the proper alignment numbers between the two uca's? Is there a benefit to the 1.25 uniball?

chris4x4 · 10-30-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by trd sport

I am looking to install the Ultimate Lift (Toytec) with a 3" lift and I am undecided as to which uca to install. Please help as I would like to install the Camburg with the 1.25 uniball as opposed to the TC with 1" uniball. Is there any difference to get the proper alignment numbers between the two uca's? Is there a benefit to the 1.25 uniball?

From what I have seen, the 1.25" uniball takes away clearance with the spring. A 1" uniball will be more than enough.

ucr2027 · 10-31-2009, 01:33 PM

I just purchased Pro Comp LT285/75R16 all terian tires. I understand UCA are not allways required but do make a differance in keeping up to factory specs.

Canadianboy · 10-31-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ucr2027

I just purchased Pro Comp LT285/75R16 all terian tires. I understand UCA are not allways required but do make a differance in keeping up to factory specs.

Did you lift your truck also?

ucr2027 · 11-02-2009, 06:23 PM

am in the process of ordering some icon overcoils. A buddy has some FJ light racing/icon overcoils will they fit on a 06 taco.

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Originally Posted by Canadianboy

Did you lift your truck also?

gixxer73 · 11-02-2009, 11:22 PM

ok well staying on topic here, I have the ultimate toytec 3 inch kit newly installed with 285's and spidertrax spacers. I have decided on the LR UCA's and just curious, if I leave the spider's on will it give additional clearance? Will homosexual guys chase my truck because it looks gay?? Or will it push the tires out a little further looking kickass cool?? No offense to the gay guys, just don't want to give ya a excuse to chase my truck!!

bermise · 11-04-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucr2027

am in the process of ordering some icon overcoils. A buddy has some FJ light racing/icon overcoils will they fit on a 06 taco.

They are called coilovers. And check with Icon Dynamics to see if your friends will fit.

bambooshoots · 11-04-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 09tacomg

I just had a set of toyo mt 265 70 17 tires installed. I have noticed that
the tires in the front are slightly toed in on the bottom. Looks like this \ / but not that bad. I had it checked for alignment at 2 different shops and they both say the alignment is ok. I am getting a slight pull to the right as well.

Me too; is this normal?

LT265/75/16

toku58 · 11-08-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bambooshoots

Me too; is this normal?

LT265/75/16

That's about par for the course when you do a 3" lift. Your camber will be high. Ideally you'd want 0* camber or slightly negative.

J_DORSETT · 11-10-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 09tacomg

I just had a set of toyo mt 265 70 17 tires installed. I have noticed that
the tires in the front are slightly toed in on the bottom. Looks like this \ / but not that bad. I had it checked for alignment at 2 different shops and they both say the alignment is ok. I am getting a slight pull to the right as well.
Camber Left 0.7 Right 0.6
caster 3.0 2.9
toe 0.04 0.03
sai 11.6 11.5
included angle 12.3 12.1

cross camber 0.1
cross caster 0.1
cross sai 0.1
totoal toe 0.07

Do this look good to you?

I always align them with .3 to .5 a degree of caster more on the passenger side. It corrects for the crown in the road which when the caster is equal can cause a vehicle to pull.

09-06-2009, 12:58 PM	#23
Gsquare The G stands for smoove Name: GG Joined: May 2009, #16921 Location: Lone Star State Gender: Guy Posts: 849 09 4x4 TRD Sport SR5 DC LB 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 ToyTec Ultimate Lift Kit, Ionic Running Boards, Seatbelt Chime Disabled, Tailgate Anti-theft Clamp, Blacked Out Front Logo, Sockmonkey U.S. Airforce Decal	Showed me the error of my ways. Sold! Nice write-up, Toku. Thx. __________________

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SamSter0077 Happy Camper Joined: Aug 2008, #8396 Location: Katy, TX Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 507 09 Tacoma 4x4 TRD OR 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OME 886 Coils, and Struts, Rear TSB w/ OME shock absorbers, Fog Lamp anytime mod, Voyager Brake Controller.	Thanks for the thread, I have the high speed jiggly problem after a fresh lift install. Ordered the LR UCAs, hope it takes care of the problem. I found this thread while trying to compare the different types of UCA out there. __________________ Sam, Bianca, Matthew 9, Ethan 5 SETPUCCpup-upcampinggroup thehartsfieldsfamilyWebsite

10-31-2009, 01:33 PM	#31
ucr2027 Junior Member Joined: Oct 2009, #23634 Location: chicagoland/las vegas Gender: Male Posts: 12 06 tacoma 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic just starting	new tires which uca best suited for keeping ride best I just purchased Pro Comp LT285/75R16 all terian tires. I understand UCA are not allways required but do make a differance in keeping up to factory specs.

11-02-2009, 11:22 PM	#34
gixxer73 Junior Member Name: darren Joined: Sep 2009, #23426 Location: kodak, tn Gender: Male Posts: 8 2009 tacoma double cab SR5 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic	UCA question ok well staying on topic here, I have the ultimate toytec 3 inch kit newly installed with 285's and spidertrax spacers. I have decided on the LR UCA's and just curious, if I leave the spider's on will it give additional clearance? Will homosexual guys chase my truck because it looks gay?? Or will it push the tires out a little further looking kickass cool?? No offense to the gay guys, just don't want to give ya a excuse to chase my truck!!

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09-06-2009, 12:51 PM	#22
sonjay Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9834 Location: An island in the Pacific Gender: Male Posts: 636 05 Black DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic OME 885, Dakars, heated mirrors	Is it possible to run 285/75/16's and move the LCA forward and not have any issues with contacting the cab mounts or anything else? And still get the alignment back to the "ideal" settings? Sorry if this is the wrong thread.

10-30-2009, 04:04 PM	#29
trd sport Member Joined: Oct 2009, #23980 Location: queens,ny Gender: Male Posts: 32 07 double cab trd sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic	I am looking to install the Ultimate Lift (Toytec) with a 3" lift and I am undecided as to which uca to install. Please help as I would like to install the Camburg with the 1.25 uniball as opposed to the TC with 1" uniball. Is there any difference to get the proper alignment numbers between the two uca's? Is there a benefit to the 1.25 uniball?

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