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Alignment Question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by nytro, Nov 17, 2012.

  1. Nov 17, 2012 at 3:27 PM
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    nytro

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    I just had an alignment done today on my 2011 4x4 DC. I noticed the spec sheet they gave me afterwards listed the specs for a 2001-2004 4x4 DC.

    When I asked them if the specs they used were the same for my 2011, they said they were. Being the skeptical person I am after reading all the alignment horror stories around here I started looking for answers online. I can't really find anything definitive showing specs for a 2011 4x4 Double Cab.

    If anyone has the specs or knows for sure that they would be different from 2001-2004 specs I would appreciate the info.
     
  2. Nov 17, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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    Is it lifted?
     
  3. Nov 17, 2012 at 3:33 PM
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    Bilstein 5100 all around with 884's front and TSB and AAL in rear.
    Just under 2.5" in front and 2" rear.
     
  4. Nov 17, 2012 at 3:39 PM
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    The 2nd gen guys will chime in here any minute I'm sure but pretty sure you want your caster to be at least +2.5 on both sides and both the others (Camber and Toe) to be as close to "0.00" as they can get. There is a plethera of threads on this topic. Not giving you shit but, the answer is out there. Hope this helps.
     
  5. Nov 17, 2012 at 3:47 PM
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    Thanks, yeah I read all that stuff. I'm not really looking for the generic info listed above but what I'm looking for is a full list of the spec range. I want to have some ammunition when I go back there to show them the difference between the 2001 and 2011.
     
  6. Nov 17, 2012 at 4:00 PM
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    gotcha, GL
     
  7. Nov 17, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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    NelsonTacoma This is my derpawayinator!!!!!

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    Can you post the spec sheet so we can see what they did? I have access to the specs for our trucks and want to compare them. I can't copy the sheet or I would just post it here for you to see.
     
  8. Nov 17, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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    NelsonTacoma This is my derpawayinator!!!!!

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  9. Nov 17, 2012 at 4:25 PM
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    I don't have a scanner, but I can take a picture of it and post it.
    Be right back...
     
  10. Nov 17, 2012 at 4:46 PM
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    Thanks a lot! The link you provided is perfect.
    Here's a copy of my spec sheet for comparison sake.
    Looks like I have another trip to the shop in my future...

    truck052_5243abb11c627021d0208e85d8a67ff57bbb4dd7.jpg
     
  11. Nov 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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    NelsonTacoma

    NelsonTacoma This is my derpawayinator!!!!!

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    Yup. Looks like the specs are different. Some are close but, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Good luck!!!
     
  12. Nov 19, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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    Everything except caster is good enough. (I'm guessing the "actual" are the post-alignment figures.) The caster is low, but with 2.5" lift, your truck may not have enough adjustment built-in to achieve it without aftermarket upper control arms.
     

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