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Alignment problems

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jjglass535, Nov 13, 2021.

  1. Nov 13, 2021 at 7:45 AM
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    jjglass535

    jjglass535 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So, I installed some Eibach coilovers and set them to a little under 2" and went for a lifetime alignment at Tires Plus. I've been back 3 times and they just make it worse each time. I keep telling them the steering wheel is off to the right and it pulls to the right. Can anyone look at these specs and tell me what's going on. Also if anyone knows a real alignment shop in Tampa I might just try and get my money back. They test drive it and say its fine yet I drive 30 feet and I notice the problemsIMG_2445.jpg
     
  2. Nov 13, 2021 at 7:48 AM
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    It looks fine, the only thing I would do is lower the left camber a touch in relation to your pull right complaint. Because its lifted, I'd sacrifice some caster to reduce the camber.

    Vehicle pulls to most camber, least caster.

    Have they rotated the tires side to side yet? Tire pull is more likely than alignment in this case. Are they new tires?
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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    Thanks for the reply. No tire rotation as it was just done 2000 miles ago. It was driving perfect until the lift. I had a 2/1 spacer lift that I replaced
     
  4. Nov 13, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    Your camber should be way closer together. Your caster won’t affect whether it pulls or not and your toe is acceptable but would be better if it was the same on either side.
     
  5. Nov 13, 2021 at 7:55 AM
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    Would this make the steering wheel off too. Going straight it is clearly off to the right yet they insisted it was perfect.They are either blind or unqualified
     
  6. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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    I’m not an expert and I would not quote what I say, but if you put your wheels straight and your steering wheel is at an angle I would assume when they adjusted your tie rod ends they cocked the wheel. I would look into an offroad shop that does alignments near you and try and get your money back from the shop that did a bad job. If they don’t want to do it have one of their techs drive your truck with you while you’re in it.
     
  7. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:03 AM
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    They drove it without me in it. When I said something the service manager was real quick to be an asshole so the other customers didn't here.3 times and the wheel is still crooked. Tires plus must hire these guys straight out of high school
     
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    Then try and get your money back and move one. No sense in wasting your time (which costs money too) on that shop.
     
  9. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:08 AM
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    I think I will do that. I’ve wasted enough time
     
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    I felt the same way when I dealt with Firestone.
     
  11. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:21 AM
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    Does anyone know a good alignment shop in Tampa ?
     

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