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Alignment Shop

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hmsailor, Jul 21, 2019.

  1. Jul 21, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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    hmsailor

    hmsailor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Got turned down by a local alignment shop because they said I have a leveling kit installed. Front is only raised 1.33 inches. Guy said their alignment machine is only programmed for stock height. Does this sound normal?
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2019
  2. Jul 21, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    Muddinfun

    Muddinfun Well-Known Member

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    Idiots. You're better off going somewhere else anyway.
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2019 at 9:35 AM
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    su.b.rat

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    yeah, i wouldn't argue with that. move along.
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    ZachPrerunner

    ZachPrerunner Sometimes she goes, sometimes it doesn’t

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    They’re too lazy or don’t have the experience to align it. Like others have said, take it elsewhere.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    MurderedTacoV2

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    They got scared because when you align it only gives you a certain amount of options for that vehicle and hunter doesnt mess with aftermarket ride height options. So basically they are lazy and stupid, A lot of people get firestones lifetime alignment for like 100$ and go back every few wheeling trips to get them checked. 0 toe, 0 camber and like 2.5 caster should be fine for you. Im at 4.5 caster but im at a full 3 inch lift in the front now
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2019 at 12:21 PM
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    muddog321

    muddog321 Well-Known Member

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    TW 1-piece driveshaft with 1310 u-joints All Pro and Budbuilt skid plates OME Dakar rear springs 3" with 5100 5100 front set at 1.75" (3rd groove up) with stock springs Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 265/70R16 2018 TRD Offroad wheels 16x7J with +25mm offset Powerstop rotors with Z36 pads and rebuilt with OEM caliper kit Complete rebuilt rear brakes drums, shoes, springs, wheel cylinders Rebuilt rear diff with Yukon 3.73 ring/pinion Denso 130A rebuilt alternator AGM 24F Battery New OEM idlers and tensioner assembly New AC compressor New PS hose and flushed Walker SS Quiet Flow muffler Denso Iridium long life plugs #3421 (SK20HR11) OEM coolant, cap, and thermostat NAPA CV axles and new seals ECGS bushing Rhino front guard Shortened mud flaps Alziria Black Tail Lights Nilight Headlights X-Bull Traction Boards Maaco full single stage paint job 2023 Nat CV to Knuckle seals 710573 New SKF wheel bearings/hubs BR930978 New Moog stabilizer links K80946 & 948 New MOOG K80819 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing 28mm New Dorman rear wheel bearings using complete axles 926-139 & 140 New Radiator support bushings Dorman 924-267 (front body mounts)
    Most 4x4 shops know how to do it like 4wheelparts at:
    https://www.4wheelparts.com/stores/find-a-store
    I have the 5100s in front set at about 2" and they got it perfect first time. Rear has Dakars at 3" lift. Be aware Tacoma adjustment cams do get rusted/frozen and may need replacing but not in newer ones.
     
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