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Need help/opinions - Alignment Problems - SOLVED

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by USAFMerlin, Jan 29, 2016.

  1. Jan 29, 2016 at 2:18 PM
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    USAFMerlin

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    Bought my 2015 about 2 months ago. It was delivered with a block lift which I promptly removed. I replaced the rear blocks with an AAL kit, installed Bilstein 5100's all around, and also installed Camberg UCA's.. The front shocks are set to max 2.5" of lift.

    The truck has Toyo M/Ts all around (33 x 12.5). All 4 tires are nearly new.

    Once I finished installing the lift components, I noticed the truck immediately drifts to the right. (When the simple block lift was installed, there was no drift at all.) If I let go of the steering wheel, the wheel visibly turns slightly to the right (clockwise) and the truck drifts out of lane. I took it to two reputable alignment shops (one of which specializes in lift kit installs) and they both advised the alignment is perfectly in spec, but they cannot get the drift out. I swapped front tires right to left, and then back to front and also criss-crossed. Nothing is taking this drift away.

    Any thoughts on what could be causing this? It is driving me crazy. I paid a lot for quality components and the the truck drives worse than it did with a $200 block lift. (sort of, the ride quality is 1000 times better.)

    Thanks in advance for your wisdom!
     
  2. Jan 29, 2016 at 2:19 PM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    What are your alignment specs?
     
  3. Jan 29, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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    Post your alignment numbers. Betting your caster number is higher on the right.
     
  4. Jan 29, 2016 at 3:38 PM
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    I don't have them. Neither shop gave them to me. I'll try to get them Monday.
     
  5. Jan 29, 2016 at 3:49 PM
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    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Yeah its too new to have anything worn IMO..
     
  6. Jan 29, 2016 at 3:52 PM
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    Okay. These numbers work well on my truck for comparison once you get the printout.

     
  7. Feb 2, 2016 at 6:04 AM
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    Well, neither shop kept the numbers so pretty much just a waste of money. Why on earth would they not give them to you as the norm? I'm not paying to get them again anytime soon. Guess I will live with the right hand drift.
     
  8. Feb 2, 2016 at 6:11 AM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    You say you switched front tires side to side? If that didn't get it, it's not tires or wheels. To much road crown adjustment?
    Try switching fronts to rears wheels and tires, See what that does.
     
  9. Feb 2, 2016 at 6:12 AM
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    I did that too. Also criss-crossed front to back, left to right. No change.
     
  10. Mar 9, 2016 at 8:14 AM
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    Third times a charm.... Not sure how "healthy" these numbers are, but she drives straight. Finally enjoy driving the Taco again.
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