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Truck pulling to left after lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bryan0386b, May 19, 2021.

  1. May 19, 2021 at 11:44 AM
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    Just installed a 3in front and 2in rear leveling kit on my Tacoma and had it aligned twice by Firestone and still pulls to the right also when braking at low speed it does a little shiver before coming to a complete stop.

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  2. May 19, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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    you need upper control arms.
     
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  3. May 19, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    Gonna need ucas as mentioned above. The caster number is horrible!!!!
     
  4. May 19, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    Can you elaborate on that?
     
  5. May 19, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    Even with stock arms you should be able to get at least 2.5 degrees of caster, dem techs just lazy as shit.
     
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    all they did was a toe and go.

    After you lift your truck a certain amount in the front you need aftermarket upper control arms to get the caster in spec.
     
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    You really think he can get 2.5 out of stock with a 3 inch lift?
     
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    yes. ive done it dozens of times.
     
  9. May 19, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    What are the negative effects if I leave the caster as is?
     
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    This. I recently had an alignment shop tell me that you couldn't "adjust caster on these trucks without aftermarket parts" and then tried to sell me on SPCs. Went to another shop with a competent alignment tech, got it taken care of, and got a refund from the first shop.
     
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    They probably won’t be able to. But normally you can get into the green but on the lower end of spec. With the lift and larger tires you’ll want it at the higher end and even 3 or 3.5 is great. I personally run 4* caster. But you’ll need aftermarket ucas to obtain those numbers.
     
  12. May 19, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    Don't leave it like that. If you run into a road with a ton of road crown, your truck will track all over the place. Shame on them for even calling that an alignment. I would want my money back.
     
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    it will drive crappy, wander on the road etc
     
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    Alignment looks horrible. UCA’s will help :thumbsup: 0 camber 3 - 4 caster 0 toe that’s what uppers will get you
     
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    Excessive wear and tear on your tires + suspension.

    You need UCA’s and maybe try a different shop for your next alignment.
     
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    At least bring it somewhere to get the caster in spec. My truck is at 1.6 caster on each side and it tracks perfectly. No wander, no pull.
     
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    From the looks of it, they didn’t even try to set caster. Adjusted toe and sent ya down the road. Idiots!!!
     
  18. May 19, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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    Yup that’s Firestone for you! Already called to get a refund and filing claim with my bank
     
  19. May 19, 2021 at 12:01 PM
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    I agree seems unlikely
     
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    how much did they charge you for that alignment?
     

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