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LR UCA Install Rubbing Issue

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Czr100, Mar 15, 2011.

  1. Mar 15, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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    Czr100

    Czr100 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I just got my 3" Pro Comp lift installed. Had stock UCA for about a week and it drove fine with little to no rubbing. Tuesday I had LR UCA installed and now my rubbing is much worse than before. Here's the specs:

    Wheel specs: 275/70/r18

    and Alignment specs are
    Front left -0.2 Camber
    Front left 2.4 Caster
    Front left 0.07 Toe

    Front Right -0.2 Camber
    Front Right 2.8 Caster
    Front Right 0.05 Toe

    Any help will be much appreciated. The rubbing happens when I turn about 45 degrees and go up driveway or hit any dips. it rubs on the back body mount. Also, when in reverse, I turn the wheels to the left and reverse, the front right tire rubs? I can feel it vibrating the truck...Not fun. Not sure what to do from here. More Caster? I read somewhere that 3.3-4 Caster is less likely to rub the back body mount. Help!:confused:

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  2. Mar 15, 2011 at 11:26 PM
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    ETaco23

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    yeah, go get your caster closer to 3 and you should be fine.
     
  3. Mar 16, 2011 at 12:33 AM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    I'd just trim fenders a tad. Otherwise you have to mess with the caster settings of that ball joint and it'll require a new alignment.
     
  4. Mar 16, 2011 at 9:29 AM
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    +1...My dealership adjusted the caster when I went and had my truck aligned about 6 monsths. I knew something was wrong when I was rubbing the rear mount more. I have the LR UCA's and 285/65/18's.
     
  5. Mar 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM
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    Would 3.3 Caster be too much? I am thinking that Caster at 3 might still rub. How much difference in inches is it with a +.5 caster change?

     
  6. Mar 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM
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    I cut the fenders on the front already. But the rubbing is on the body mount. Metal on the back side of the inner fender.

     
  7. Mar 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM
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    Do you know what your Alignment specs were after the dealership adjusted it? This way I can get a better idea of what to set it at.

     
  8. Mar 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM
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    I know alot of guys have there Caster at 3 or 2.8.. And they are running 285's with no issues... But they also got wheels with a 4.5" BS...
     
  9. Mar 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM
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    body mount is easy enough to cut as well. :cool:
     
  10. Mar 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM
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    yeah just use a hand grinder and it should take care of it.
     

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