Front End Alignment or 4W Alignment

Question:

On a 2014 Tacoma 4WD Sport. I was told you do not do 4W alignment on these trucks. Only front end alignment. Is this true? Does this depend and depend on what? What should I pay for an alignment?

 

That is correct. Only front end alignment. Tacos have straight rear axles, there is nothing in the rear to adjust.

Costs will depend on the shop you use. I had my completed for about 75$ which is just the cheap toe and go for tire wear.

If you have other than stock type tires or after market front suspension parts, it may be more costs or require more attention than the typical tire shop alignment.

 

Well, my 2 Cents.... And anyone is OK if reply differently.

What I learned many years ago ...

- Check rear end to frame .... adjust best possible (Rubber point/ wear, etc.)
- Align front to rear wheels - Not frame.

Prevent crabbing and give a better lineup. IF you do a 2 wheel line up - do it to the rear wheels.

 

If you have done anything to the rear suspension AAL, blocks, new leaf springs it pays to do a 4W alignment. Even though the there are no actual rear axle adjustment there is enough play to make some adjustments. If your thrust angle is off by only a half a degree it can start to cause problems such as dog tracking.

My 2 cent

 

Yes! THIS ^^^. I forgot about this! If you can find a place that wil not argue with you and knows what the freak they are doing.

 

4 Wheels Parts did mind and were very familiar with rear axle thrust angles on lifted trucks. After I installed my lift I had them do a 4 wheel alignment and sure enough my thrust angle was +.85 degrees off center. They were able to loosen up my U-bolts and move the rear axle around enough to get it at .11 degrees after retightening the U-bolts.