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4wd issues and alignment after 2.5 lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Amanhowzit taco, Nov 6, 2022.

  1. Nov 6, 2022 at 8:04 PM
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    Amanhowzit taco

    Amanhowzit taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Aloha. I just installed fox 2.5s on my truck after completely trashing the stock suspension.
    I have a 2017 Tacoma.

    I installed spc UCAs, new leaf pack, new rear struts basically everything. Did the ecgs bearing install and extended brake lines as well.

    Alignment is a issue and finding a competent shop is tricky. Maybe someone can post proper alignment specs here for this size lift. I am still on 265/75/16

    4wd is weird too. It goes into and out of 4hi easy.

    I figured I would try 4 lO and it just kept beeping. I did all the normal things to get it to engage until it finally did with a clunk. It was Just as hard to get it out of 4 lO. It has never been this hard to go into 4lo. My angles are not even that different on my CV’s it looks basically the same as stock.

    I managed to get it in and out of 4 lO a few times but it was a struggle.

    any recommendations?
     
  2. Nov 6, 2022 at 8:15 PM
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    Bishop84

    Bishop84 Well-Known Member

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    You may be overthinking the 4WD. There is a slightly more resistance in the drive shaft, so make sure you're coasting with no throttle input.

    As for alignment, you basically want 2.5-3.0 caster 0.3-0.6 camber and 0.6-1.0 toe. But it varies.

    I usually go more caster and more toe for bigger tires. You're only one size up. You need someone experienced. But basically, lots of caster, slight positive camber, and slightly more toe. All within 5-10% of each others values left to right.
     
  3. Nov 6, 2022 at 8:28 PM
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    Amanhowzit taco

    Amanhowzit taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thankyou
     

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