Wheel & Tire c/o>> Front End Alignment?

The Count · 05-12-2007, 07:02 AM

Now that I have completed my 3" ToyTec lift, I have a suspension question. If I go from a 16x7 wheel with 265/70's to a 17x7.5 with 285/70's, does that change the front end geometery that I should have a front end alignment done??? The reason I ask is that I just did a 3" ToyTec lift and still have my stock wheels and tires on. I plan to change over to FJ wheels and tires soon and don't want to spend the $$ on 2 alignments. Can I do the alignment with the stock setup and when I switch over to the new wheels/tires be OK??? The camber is way out now as one would suspect. Thanx

mjp2 · 05-30-2007, 10:01 AM

You should have no problems swapping out wheels and tires after the alignment. You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the suspension geometry. Changing the wheels and tires could affect the unsprung weight, but the resulting fix (if necessary) would be different rate shocks. Sprung weight is unchanged so the suspension components will stay where they are and your alignment with the stock wheel/tire setup will still hold true.

Got pics?

L_Jackson · 10-19-2007, 09:51 PM

Putting on a 3" Toytec lift next weekend..... never lifted a truck before and don't know much about it.....

Need to get a new alignment huh? i guess it is a dumb question just didn't realize i had to....

humanoid · 10-19-2007, 10:57 PM

Bigger tires won't usually require an alignment, but any time you lift the front or mess with the geometry you must get an alignment performed.

05-12-2007, 07:02 AM	#1
The Count Junior Member Joined: May 2007, #1476 Posts: 11	Wheel & Tire c/o>> Front End Alignment? Now that I have completed my 3" ToyTec lift, I have a suspension question. If I go from a 16x7 wheel with 265/70's to a 17x7.5 with 285/70's, does that change the front end geometery that I should have a front end alignment done??? The reason I ask is that I just did a 3" ToyTec lift and still have my stock wheels and tires on. I plan to change over to FJ wheels and tires soon and don't want to spend the $$ on 2 alignments. Can I do the alignment with the stock setup and when I switch over to the new wheels/tires be OK??? The camber is way out now as one would suspect. Thanx

10-19-2007, 10:57 PM	#4
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05-30-2007, 10:01 AM	#2
mjp2 Gender: All Man Joined: Feb 2007, #924 Location: NJ Posts: 2,311 '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed 2006 Access Cab Manual 4.0 Painted grill	You should have no problems swapping out wheels and tires after the alignment. You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the suspension geometry. Changing the wheels and tires could affect the unsprung weight, but the resulting fix (if necessary) would be different rate shocks. Sprung weight is unchanged so the suspension components will stay where they are and your alignment with the stock wheel/tire setup will still hold true. Got pics?

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L_Jackson Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2093 Location: Houston, TX Age: 28 Posts: 431 2007 Black Sand Pearl PreRunner Acce 2007 Access Cab Automatic V-6 Tinted Windows, Tow Hitch, 3" Toytec Lift, American Racing Outlaw II Wheels, Cooper Discoverer 33's, Aries Bull Bar w/ (2) 5" Lights, Nerf Bars, Fog Lights as DTR Lights, Roll Bar w/ (4) 5" Lights, Sony Speakers, 2 Extra Tie Downs	Putting on a 3" Toytec lift next weekend..... never lifted a truck before and don't know much about it..... Need to get a new alignment huh? i guess it is a dumb question just didn't realize i had to....