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Is it a .22 degree Thrust angle normal?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Abused03, Mar 12, 2022.

  1. Mar 12, 2022 at 7:02 PM
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    Abused03

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    I recently got new tires and a alignment, and on the alignment sheet I noticed my thrust angle is .22 degrees. Is this excessive?
     
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    .22 as in 0.22 degrees?
    Yes, that's negligible...not that it's adjustable anyway
     
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    A good alignment shop could loosen the ubolts and get a little bit of correction at the axle. Not zero, but better than .20
     
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    Ubolts do not dictate the position of the leafs; the center pin and front frame bushing do; it's not adjustable.
     
  5. Mar 12, 2022 at 7:57 PM
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    I've seen before and after results several times doing it myself. I'll loosen the center pin along with the ubolts, droop the rear suspension and shove the axle around. It's possible to get a little bit of correction
     
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    It's more than likely that's due to height changes on the springs (since we're talking about fractions of a degree). Once they settle they should return to where they were
     
  7. Mar 12, 2022 at 8:46 PM
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    The shoving is done with suspension mostly drooped but tires just contacting the alignment rack.. and all bolts loosened

    Measurements were taken with weight on ground and suspension cycled

    Sometimes I've even grinded the centering pin head for more movement in the hole
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2022 at 9:00 PM
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    Center pins fit the holes in the spring perch like a hotdog in a hallway. There is always room to wiggle it.
     
  9. Mar 12, 2022 at 9:07 PM
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    So this is not off enough to cause the truck go through tires quickly or “dog track” down the road?
     
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  10. Mar 12, 2022 at 9:49 PM
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    Idk what leaf springs you've been dealing with, but mine had maybe a mm of option
     

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