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Thoughts on These Allignment #'s

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Red_03Taco, May 1, 2024.

  1. May 2, 2024 at 7:53 AM
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    Red_03Taco

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    Ok cool. I'm leaning towards the KPO adjusters and solo LCAs, because what you describe is what I wanted out of this setup.

    Don't get me wrong this is noticeably better than the previous setup I had (5100s on 3" lift coils with OEM UCAs), but I had hoped it would feel real tight at 75+ MPH, and there's still some annoying vagueness in the steering feel at that speed. I know that's not ball joint, toe rod, steering rack, steering column-related, as I've replaced all of those (except the column, I just did the tac weld mod). Going to save up and buy the Solo LCAs and KPO cam adjusters next.
     
  2. May 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM
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    Have you checked the rubber rag joint right before the steering shaft goes into the rack?
     
  3. May 2, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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    No but I will. That's part of the rack itself correct? Versus being part of the shaft?
     
  4. May 2, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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    No, it's right before the rack on the steering shaft. Looks like this. it's a rubber piece all of your steering input goes through. If it's worn you'll get a loose steering feel.

    images.jpg
     
  5. May 2, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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    Yes, the first photo I posted is with the SPCs. It's all green and drives great now.
     
  6. May 2, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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    So I tried jiggling the rag joint and holding the steering shaft stationary from above, and couldn't detect any play in it. Thinking that's not my culprit
     

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