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SUCH THING AS A WEAK ALIGNMENT??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bo Rocks, Jan 1, 2012.

  1. Jan 1, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    It seems that almost everytime I go offroading my alignment gets thrown out.:mad:

    Is it simply because I am driving to fast over stuff or can something actually need replacing so that my alignment will be harder to tweak?

    Does anyone else have this happen to them?
     
  2. Jan 1, 2012 at 2:39 PM
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    Is there something to replace it with a stronger one so that it will not happen as easily?
     
  3. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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    Well last night I went 25 to 30 mph over some small rocks and so tiny little jumps that just make me do a front wheelie or a rear wheelie type of thing. I know that it isn't front the little wheelies I think it is from the small rocks and stuff.
     
  4. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:11 PM
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    But is there something I can replace to make my alignment stronger?
     
  5. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:16 PM
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    well I just got suspension and UCA so I was out testing it:D

    But I dont have A/T tires yet, those get put on this coming weak, would the tires maybe help with keeping it aligned?
     
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    thanks man. the tab gussets help a lot, i have them on my truck... but installing them is a pain

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  9. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:22 PM
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    i know... i suck
     
  10. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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    Icon with resis and TC UCA in the front
    King with resis and deaver leafs in the rear

    .....slow down...pppssssssshhhh
     
  11. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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    Okay well I don't think that I would be able to instal them even if I wanted to...... my dad would make me take something like that to a shop:( I wish he would let me do more to my truck myself
     
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    you know whats up
     
  13. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:29 PM
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    I started this thread to find a away so that I don't have to slow down and not worry about my alignment
     
  14. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:33 PM
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    I wish
     
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    even with the gusset tabs you'll still be able to throw out your alignment when you hit the dirt. it's pretty much unavoidable if your doing the fast stuff

    and don't get too crazy either... otherwise you'll have much bigger problems to worry about than alignment. bent frame, motor mounts, steering rack, bent spindles
     
  16. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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    I figured that it could still happen even with the tabs but as long as they will help then I will end up getting them soon. I am also going to get a new front end, I can't decide if I want a plated bumper from Relentless Fab or if I want a tube bumper from KR Fab. What do you think?
     
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    I have the gussets they strengthen the tabs so they do not fold over, but they dont make the cams freeze and not change alignment. You could tack weld the tabs but if your springs sag or you bend something or adjust preload your alignment will be off and you will have to grind the cam free.
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  18. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:54 PM
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    Well the places around me are trails through bushes and trees

    Are tube bumpers weaker than a plated bumper in the case of an accident?
     
  19. Jan 1, 2012 at 3:59 PM
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    Okay thanks for your thoughts!
     
  20. Jan 1, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    Yay me!! haha

    Maybe alot of people on here like to go hard when the go offroad:rolleyes:
     

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