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Can't get front alignment correct after installing Bilsteins

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma 14, May 5, 2019.

  1. May 5, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    Hey everyone. I did bilstein at 2.5 inches in the front with stock sport springs, and 2016 rear springs and a spring pack and a 1 inch block. Also did a diff drop and I cant seem to get my front end alignment correct. Should I do adjustable control arms to correct this or go with a full suspension lift?

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  2. May 5, 2019 at 3:26 PM
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    What are your alignment numbers. Post a pic of the print out.
     
  3. May 5, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    Sorry I don't have any my front end guy is old school. I also replaced my lower control arms during this process because the cams were locked up.
     
  4. May 5, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    @ 2.5", you may need aftermarket UCA's (upper control arms).
     
  5. May 5, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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    Will adjustable ucas fix my problem
     
  6. May 5, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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    I'd suggest the LR UCAs. Makes getting an alignment really easy. Your alignment tech will thank you for it.
     
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  7. May 5, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    I've had this tacoma 5 years and don't want to sell it however if I can't resolve this it will become a land cruiser
     
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  8. May 5, 2019 at 3:38 PM
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    I'm darting around on the highway. And hate to throw away another 6 hundred plus if it doesn't fix my issue.
     
  9. May 5, 2019 at 3:40 PM
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    You could also drop it back to 1.75" (2"). That's where mine are, and I have stock UCA's.
     
  10. May 5, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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    Take the lift off if you dont want to spend the money to fix it and do it properly.
     
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    Why does everyone recommend bilstein 2.5 if this is a problem? I'm not a kid and have had several lifted toyotas. But unless ucas fix this I'm going full blown. Sons starting college was trying to be cheap
     
  12. May 5, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    I'm running 265 70 17s still if that matters
     
  13. May 5, 2019 at 3:50 PM
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    I’m running a TRD PRO Billy setup on my 14. I tell the shops to do a 2015 PRO alignment. Seems to work.
     
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    Thanks rnish I will ask. No adj ucas?
     
  15. May 5, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    I will try ucas if it will help. Just didn't want to waist money
     
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    (My) UCA’s are stock Toyota. (My) Tires are 265/70 - 17’s with stock rims.
     
  17. May 5, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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    I have 2 inch OME lift and I got the SPC LR UCAs with 265 70 17 tires. The LR UCAs helped with getting the alignment to spec.

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  18. May 5, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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    Yes rnish
     
  19. May 5, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    So its adjustable ucas or go big? No solid awnsers.
     
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    Also had to do the bushing on the driver side immediately
     

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