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Alignment needed?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dacon, Nov 6, 2017.

  1. Nov 6, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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    Dacon

    Dacon [OP] 2017 Tacoma TRD PRO Quikrete

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    After I lifted my taco F/B I had the alignment done. Since then I have replaced the OEM wheels and tires with a bigger set. Do I need to do an alignment again only because I swapped the wheels and tires?
    Also is the alignment needed/done on the front only or back (thrust) as well? Do I have to ask for back alignment or is it done automatically? Last alignment the back was not done and I have a +0.27* thrust deviation. Shouldn't be set at 0*? All is needed is to loosen the U-bolts a bit and move the rear axle a bit, right?
     
  2. Nov 6, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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    Depends on the wheels and tires...
    Full specs on new rim and tire?
    You can try adjusting the rear as you described...if the tech is so inclined, he might hit it with a big ass sledge.
     
  3. Nov 6, 2017 at 2:46 PM
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    18x9 -12
    275/65/18
     
  4. Nov 6, 2017 at 3:05 PM
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    How much lift did you add?
     
  5. Nov 6, 2017 at 3:08 PM
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    Might need to adjust caster
     
  6. Nov 6, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    About 2.75-3" lift. Found the problem with axle after I installed the angle shims. Looks like I have to do it myself...
     
  7. Nov 6, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    Have asked them and they do NOT do rear alignment, was not done first time also.
     
  8. Nov 6, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    find a shop who looks at you funny when you tell them you came from a shop who doesn't do rear alignments.
     
  9. Nov 6, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    Dealer did mine. Front and rear.
     

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