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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Apr 6, 2020 at 7:34 PM
    vonellis

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  2. Apr 7, 2020 at 5:51 AM
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    New tires showed up!
    Just need to schedule a front end alignment and tire installation.
     
  3. Apr 7, 2020 at 9:24 AM
    Seagull233

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    Spring has sprung. Swapping mud tires and wheels for summer set.IMG_1162.jpg
     
  4. Apr 7, 2020 at 10:16 AM
    01Montaco

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    Finally got around to upgrading my suspension.

    Deaver leaf springs
    5100's
    ADS resi coilovers
    JBA upper control arms

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    Any thoughts on the alignment numbers? I feel like they could be better...
     
  5. Apr 7, 2020 at 10:25 AM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    That's a shitty alignment. Tech probably had no idea what they were doing, or your cams are frozen.

    To get the most caster, the back cam would be all the way out, and yours are exactly the opposite. Not to mention you front cams are neutral, so way more adjustment available. So at the very least you can get way more caster, and probably get camber closer too.
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2020 at 10:33 AM
    turbodb

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  7. Apr 7, 2020 at 10:40 AM
    01Montaco

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    Cams are good. Put Whitelines in 2 years ago. Cleaned and lubed everything up real good on install.

    He said that that the -.4 was the best he could do with the passenger camber and that something might be tweaked, preventing a better number there:notsure:

    I told him I would like to see my caster numbers around 2.4-3 and he told me he would do it but that I would be back because the bump steer would be unbearable. Some rough numbers to shoot for would be greatly appreciated if my expectations on 2.4-3* caster and 0 on camber and toe are unreasonable
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2020 at 11:24 AM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    I'd take it to another alignment shop, or better yet, learn to do your own. You have tons more adjustment left, so I don't know how he could say something is tweaked.

    Your expectations are not unreasonable. Your truck will drive better with more caster, and also, you have greatly decreased your tire clearance to the firewall with your alignment like it is now.
     
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  9. Apr 7, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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    I ordered some black TRD stickers and I got the windows tinted to match the back tint and a strip in the front.Beings these BFGs I got for free are probably going to last me a good while I’m thinking about ordering the shrockworks bumper next and a winch vs lift,tires,wheels,and control arms just because those 4 will set me back close to $3500 vs the bumper which should set me back about $2200 with the winch and will make the truck look great.Not to mention I would prolly have to upgrade my brakes and would rather order coils and springs once instead of getting light springs then ordering new ones after installing bumper so I think bumper and winch first is what I’m gonna do57BC4BC2-484A-4E67-BB71-4AA5ECC8279D.jpg
     
  10. Apr 7, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    Thank you for the advice. I have a Masters on alignments from Google University so I've been really torn between what I think I know and what someone with more knowledge on the subject tells me lol. Much appreciated!
     
  11. Apr 7, 2020 at 11:55 AM
    fortiz619

    fortiz619 yeh i drive a 2wd big woop wanna fight about it?

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    Time to replace my 16 year old cracked hoses with these Steel braided bad boys right here , I think the red adds some horse power too idk

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  12. Apr 7, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    Is it your intention to drive people nuts with the way you have those bottom worm gear clamps?
     
  13. Apr 7, 2020 at 12:27 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    I was about to ask wtf is going on there as well.
     
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  14. Apr 7, 2020 at 12:28 PM
    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Are the hoses too short to mount properly?

    "disappointed on the length of the resi hose but I made it work..."
     
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  15. Apr 7, 2020 at 12:31 PM
    nzbrock

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  16. Apr 7, 2020 at 1:30 PM
    01Montaco

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    Ya, they're shorter than they should be. No way to get them to sit how they should. Mine v @Blackdawg

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  17. Apr 7, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    Yeah. They made those way short.
     
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  18. Apr 7, 2020 at 1:37 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    whoa. That sucks. I'd contact whoever sold you those and ask about it.
     
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  19. Apr 7, 2020 at 1:53 PM
    01Montaco

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    Ya, it was a pretty big disappointment finding that out during the install. I've asked about it but haven't heard anything back yet
     
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  20. Apr 7, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    Can you print more? Or send a file?
     

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