Installed T/X Baja Suspension - Got way more than 2" lift

So I installed T/X Baja Suspension Kit on my 2011 Tacoma Prerunner. Got too much of a lift. Everything went smooth, but my before and after measurements are way off. I looked at some other peoples numbers and they are at different heights.

Just asked another person with the same setup, but his is 4x4. Floor up to fender center of wheel:

Front passenger is 36 1/4"
Front driver is 36 1/2"

Mine below. Floor up to fender center of wheel:

Front Driver Side Before: 34 3/4"
Front Driver Side After: 37 1/4"

Front Pass Side Before: 34 3/4"
Front Driver Side After: 37 1/4"

Rear Driver Side Before: 36"
Rear Driver Side After: 36 3/8"

Rear Pass Side Before: 36 1/8"
Rear Driver Side After: 36 3/8"

Any ideas on what could be the problem? I don't want to go get an alignment , as I was just about too until I can figure out what the heck is wrong here.

 

before or after a drive around the block?

 

I drove around the block and took measurements again and its still the same.

 

2.5 really isn't WAY more than 2

 

Ok, so I just came across this post:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/304316-trd-versus-baja-6.html#post8573254

I am pretty darn close to his measurements 22.5 from fender to center of hub. I'm a little over 22.5, but close.

I guess it varies from truck to truck?

I hope I can get some good alignment numbers.

 

I got 2" from a 1.6" lift................


depending on cab configuration, 4x4 vs prerunner, manual vs auto, and other variables, the lifts are NOT exact........... they are approximate only.

get the alignment done and enjoy it

 

everything should be scragged, but it MIGHT settle a little over time..... prolly not much tho

 

Im at 22.5 roughly also from the same lift in theory (5100's and eibach)

 

Alright i'm off to the alignment shop now. Wish me luck! lol

 

good luck.

then go buy some superbumps from wheelers

 

My lift settled after it sat overnight. You might want to let it settle before getting an alignment or you'll need another one.

 

X2. Depends on what truck configuration you have.

 

If it settles i will come back. They have 6 month warranty. Hopefully it wont.

Im going to ask the tech for 2.4 to 2.5 deg of castor. Im waiting for the truck to go on the rack right now.

 

If I may ask, where did you buy the Baja suspension and what does it cost??
Thanks

 

they should be scragged before and after shot peening, at least thats what I remember about eibach coils and I think OME does the same. But a lil settling should be expected

 

I bought the kit from another member on the forum here. It was used with not many miles.

 

Well I decided to hold off an alignment and get it done tomorrow, because the wait was too long.

I forgot to add that I also installed Firestone Ride Rite airbags and Daystar Cradles too and 3 leaf (no TSB).

I added 10 psi to the rears and after I got home from the alignment shop. I re-measured.

The front went down 1/8" of an inch on both sides and the rear is now a 1/4" higher after 10 psi. The front is 1/2" higher than the rear.

Will changing the airbag pressure later down the road after alignment negatively affect my front end alignment? Raising or lowering from what it was set at during the alignment.

 

^Nope.

 

It's possible to get it as a kit, P/N PTR13-35120, though I believe a Toyota dealer parts dept would require an active Baja VIN to order it. Googling the P/N returns a few sources where you can buy the kit or individual replacement parts, for example:

http://www.trademotion.com/partloca...tegoryID=209974&subcat1=215657&subcat2=215669 ($1400)

 

Forgot to say the airbag pressure, you might have thought I was referring to tire pressure. Will this affect the alignment if I lower or raise the rear, from what the airbags were set at during the alignment?