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New 2015 truck 4x4 with 3400mi. Should lift it or not?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kevo526, Aug 26, 2015.

  1. Aug 26, 2015 at 1:23 PM
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    Kevo526

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  2. Aug 26, 2015 at 1:25 PM
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    No complaints, rides great, tracks true. Very similar, a tad stiffer but not bad, than stock. You may have to explain to the alignment tech what you want for numbers, 0 camber, 0 toe, and caster 2.5-3.0.

    I have a harbor freight torque wrench, works fine for me. like 10 or 20 bucks on sale. I know its not a snap on, but works for me.

     
  3. Aug 26, 2015 at 1:28 PM
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    Cool, if I have time today I'll try to get it done. LR UCAs set at D position?
     
  4. Aug 26, 2015 at 1:37 PM
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    I think D, the neutral setting, the UCA adds 2 degrees by itself

    The alignment shop will adjust as necessary. I ended up with 2 different settings after they were done.

     
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    Do it and it looks/seems like you are!Enjoy!
     
  6. Aug 27, 2015 at 7:04 AM
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    Ok got all the tools I need. As far as torque on the LR UCA nut to the spindle, did anyone actually put it to torque specs or just tight enough s to get to the alignment shop?
     
  7. Aug 27, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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    I did not torque mine to 150 ft/lbs, I let the alignment tech do that, and made sure he got it
     
  8. Aug 27, 2015 at 10:49 PM
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    I just installed the front lift on and got about 3in with the bilstein 5100s set at 0 with OME 885s. Stock I was 20in on the front and 21.5-22in on the rear all measured from mid hub and the wheel fender. At the moment I'm 23in on the front and 22in in the rear from the mid hub to wheel fender. I haven't installed the AAL yet because the passenger side UCA bolt was a pain in the ass to get out, so it took me like 2-3 hours lol. The driver side only took about 45min, ran out of time. Am I safe to get the alignment tomorrow, then install the AALs? I don't think there's anything to align in the rear hopefully it wont take me as long with rear.
     
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  9. Aug 27, 2015 at 10:59 PM
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    No, you should install the rear lift first as it will affect your front caster.

    The rears were very easy and quick to do solo, not sure why others had issues.

    Edit: and at 3400 miles in not sure what took you so long. I did mine 10% earlier and felt that was waiting too long.
     

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