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Alignment issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lunatic209, Jun 7, 2019.

  1. Jun 11, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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    Lunatic209

    Lunatic209 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yes it pulls right and my alignment is off cause I have very uneven tire wear. The inside shows significant wear. Let me find my last spec sheet of my alignment adjustment.
     
  2. Jun 12, 2019 at 6:09 AM
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    Inside edge wear is common on a rear wheel drive vehicle. Reason being is that when pushing from the rear, the front tires want to open up. To compensate for this when aligning your wheels they should set the toe slightly positive or toed in (think of it as being Pidgeon toed). This is set in a static condition with the idea being that your toe is zero when driving. If your toe is zero or negative static (the numbers you see on your print out) you will get the inner edge wear. Since your steering is connected on a single axis the wear should be even on both sides.

    Pulling is a separate issue. That is commonly caused by the caster angle. Camber can cause pulling, but it has to be extreme. Camber factors into your caster angle, but unless you really want to geek out, you can ignore it for the most part. Difference in caster left to right is typically the culprit. A 1 degree difference right to left is usually what it takes. Caster always pulls to the lower side. If your right is lower by 1 degree, it will pull. Meaning that if you let go of the steering wheel you will end up in the ditch.

    Pull can sometimes be confused with wander. Wander is usually the result of low caster. Wander means it follows the road. A road crowned to the right if you let go, you eventually end up in the ditch. If you get on a road crowded to the left, you eventually end up in the ditch to the left. Flat roads you can go back and forth.
     
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  3. Jun 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    Lunatic209

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    Great insights. I'll run my truck to the dealer for alignment specs, can't find my alignment spec sheet.from 6 months ago.
     

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