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Alignment/Bump steering issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NorthWestTaco, Oct 23, 2019.

  1. Oct 23, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    NorthWestTaco

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    So as the title states I seem to be having a little issue getting my truck aligned properly.
    Its a 2019 sport DCSB 6MT with Bilstein 5100 x4 SPC LR UCAs, OME 888 coils at stock setting and a 3 leaf pack in the back. 32.5" Nitto Ridge Graplers
    I've brought it in to get it aligned once I got the lift and tires installed and the data sheet from their rack said I had it pretty much spot on. The only issue I noticed after driving it a little was that the steering wheel is a little turned to the left when the wheels are perfectly straight down the road. (It has been back to get the alignment corrected a couple times now)
    Maybe I'm being OCD but i think it should be straight.
    The other think I've noticed was there is a little bit of bump steering and not sure if thats linked to the caster or tires or what.

    Looking for advice from anyone who may have expierence with this!
     
  2. Oct 23, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    That is either a castor issue (are the numbers equal on each side) or the truck is following the crown of the road.

    An experienced tech will often make the castor a touch unequal side to side to compensate for road crown. Especially with lift and larger tires.

    My guess is your castor is lower than it could be and almost equal.
     
  3. Oct 23, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    NorthWestTaco

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    I dont have the spec sheet available but i'll try and post it tonight when I get home. I do believe the caster is a bit off set for the road crown, however i've never had it where the steering wheel ends up clocked incorrectly after an alignment.
     
  4. Oct 23, 2019 at 6:45 AM
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    Dr. Emmett Brown

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    888s on my truck as well and my steering wheel is off. Been living with t for almost a year now. I don't have any pulling, it's just the steering wheel
     
  5. Oct 23, 2019 at 6:58 AM
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    NorthWestTaco

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    I honestly don't know if my truck is "pulling" I can't really tell with the shitty crowned/grooved roads around me but the wheel drives me nuts. The bump steering is something that might be in my head?
    Im not sure.
     

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