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The Be All End All to Your Alignment (3rd Gen Edition)!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ForestRunnerFrank99, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. Jun 8, 2024 at 7:10 PM
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    do the bolts all need to be facing in the same direction? it seems like my CV is blocking from inserting the bolt where the head is in the rear.
     
  2. Jun 9, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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    On this platform the bolt can go in whatever way works best for you.
     
  3. Jun 9, 2024 at 12:18 PM
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    thanks!
     
  4. Jun 9, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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    what size bolt head are they? 3/4" ?
     
  5. Jun 11, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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    This platform has 2 different bolt sizes, a 30mm and a 7/8"-13/16"
     
  6. Jul 11, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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    Any more reviews on these? Especially for the 3rd Gen Tacoma.

    I am considering buying something like this or another brand to perm lock my lower adjusters in place, and then just doing my own alignments at home instead of paying for a shop's alignment 1-2 times a year.

    I have SPC's so I figured I can fine tune the Camber / Caster at the UCA with an angle finder.

    I generally change tires every two years right before winter anyway so a little uneven tire wear is not going to matter to me.
     
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  7. Jul 14, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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    I know I'm the manufacturer but I've installed many on lots of our customers trucks and they have all been super happy. We haven't had any that we couldn't align to within factory with all types of setups.
     
  8. Jul 16, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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    Thank you for getting back to me. But I ended up ordering the 333 ones instead. All I need to do is max the caster from the inside bolt, and likely use a neutral setting for the camber and then just fix the camber with my SPC. So I don't think that I really need the octagon shape. Yours are likely better for someone that doesn't have adjustable uppers.
     
  9. Jul 16, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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    No worries. Keep an eye on those SPC's. They have pretty weak ball joints and the adjustable bit can slip if off-roading.
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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    Placing an order right now, hoping my factory cam bolts aren't seized but it never hurts to have a back-up plan. Thanks for the upgrade and for the discount code!
     
  11. Jul 17, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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    No problem and thanks for the order! If you haven't seen much salt or mud they may still be good but better safe than sorry haha. I should have that shipped out in a couple days.
     
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  13. Jul 26, 2024 at 5:25 AM
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    Just received my kit yesterday, excellent quality on the laser cut parts, just need to paint them this week and then do the install sometime in august.

    Keeping an eye peeled on marketplace for a good deal on an alignment machine since the shop just charged $200 for my wifes corolla
     
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    Just installed these last weekend when I did my front end refresh. Great kit, the octagons fit much better than the non-octagon one that a lot of people buy.

    @ForestRunnerFrank99 Could there be an option to plate these? Maybe yellow zinc?

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    Thanks, looks good!

    We're actually looking into offering stainless steel octagons. Stay tuned!
     
  17. Nov 19, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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    Even better.
     
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    Is there a cam octagon kit that works with the Solo Motorsports race kit for a 3rd gen tacoma? The stock bolts are a larger diameter than the bolts that come with that kit.
     
  19. Jan 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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    Im gathering parts to make a zinc plating bath with yellow chromate to plate these myself. Its actually doesn't seem that difficult, take a look on youtube theres alot of good videos.

    Of course just talking about the octogons
     
  20. Jan 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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    Just came back from a camping trip and knocked my alignment out pretty bad, definitely wanna order these. I have JBA uppers on a 3 inch lift with 35's. Trimmed, pinch weld smashed flat, and body mount chopped. Do you foresee any issues getting back in alignment for minimal rubbing with the JBA's and these?
     

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