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Alignment post lift questions

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nimbostratus, Jan 4, 2019.

  1. Jan 4, 2019 at 11:21 AM
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    Nimbostratus

    Nimbostratus [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Installed my lift last night at home. I installed the toytec kit which raised the front 2 inches and the rear 1.5 inches. Here are the numbers after the alignment. Truck seemed to drive fine on the way home but the steering wheel is very slightly off center to the right when going straight. Just curious if these numbers will cause weird tire wear and if I should take it back to Toyota and make them do better? Any input would be appreciated.

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  2. Jan 4, 2019 at 11:24 AM
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    PCTaco

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    If the wheel is off center they didn't center it properly.

    Those figures won't cause any problems, but do yourself a favor and buy a set of control arms.
     
  3. Jan 4, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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    Ronzio

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    Caster should be positive at least 2 to 2.5 with two inches of lift...Take it back.
     
  4. Jan 4, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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    I recently did a toytec lift with Dakar packs. I had my alignment done right after and after a few weeks the alignment had to be redone after it settled a bit. If you are going to have it redone to correct the steering wheel, put some miles/time driving to hopefully settle the new kit.

    I would recommend getting the UCAs though and then you'll have to realign it anyway. In the meantime those numbers shouldn't cause any wear.
     
  5. Jan 4, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    Turd Hawg

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    What did they say about your caster being out of spec AFTER the alignment?

    Truck looks nice
     
  6. Jan 4, 2019 at 11:47 PM
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    doubt they will be able to get your caster higher without sacrificing the camber/toe. should upgrade UCA when you can. I drove with specs similar to yours for 6 months, steering wheel definitely felt heavy like you said.

    I'm lifted 2.5 in the front and now have a caster of 4.6 on driver side and 4.3 on the passenger to compensate for road crowning.
     
  7. Jan 4, 2019 at 11:50 PM
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    Do you drive on the left? Higher caster on the lowest side of the crown.
     
  8. Jan 5, 2019 at 12:24 AM
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    JoeCOVA

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    If your wheels fit, you don’t need more caster. People use high caster to maximize wheel space. If you don’t need wheel space you don’t need ore caster.
     
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  9. Jan 5, 2019 at 12:56 AM
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    Dr. Emmett Brown

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    That what I always thought but never heard anyone say it until now.
     

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