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Alignment Specs - After bad alignment

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jmonteil, Jan 10, 2020.

  1. Jan 10, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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    jmonteil

    jmonteil [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I just replaced my LBJ and outer tie rod ends then got an alignment. The alignment now feels worse than it was before. I get a wicked vibration at 65-70mph that I did not have before the alignment. And it’s pulling to the right. The specs they gave me are:

    camber: LF 1/8+ RF 5/8-
    caster: LF 1+ RF 3/4+

    “left camber maxed, right caster maxed. Set best possible”

    Im not sure if this is acceptable or I should ask for them to fix it or give me a refund to go somewhere else...

    I have 3” lift and 33s but had alignments done before that were fine after.
     
  2. Jan 10, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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    Area51Runner

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    That doesn't really say much. Do you have the printout (alignment report hard copy)? If so, take a pic of that so we can see the big picture. If they didn't give you one, go back and get one or go somewhere else. Sounds shady.

    my latest report (everyone runs different values - showing it here so you see what you should have been given)

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  3. Jan 10, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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    jmonteil

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    He said they use mechanical gauges, but he was really cool about giving me my money back and said a place with the electronic racks might be better. He sent me this sheet. I set the tires back to 36 and it helped.

    434A0E56-4B48-40C0-8EB1-043954D525E5.jpg
     
  4. Jan 10, 2020 at 5:27 PM
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    Area51Runner

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    Goodness. 50 is way too much, at least for me - you definitely would feel every little pit in the road. I currently have about 35psi, front and back.

    I like that little note there about 'replace rack mount bushings' and that they are due in 30 days...

    Definitely find another shop. Touch base in the SoCal regional forum
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/southern-california.43/
    and see if anyone in your area can suggest a reputable alignment shop. I'm sure there's one down there. Worst case, might be a bit of a drive but hit up @eon_blue - find out where he takes his for an alignment.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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  6. Jan 10, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    jmonteil

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    Oh sweet, thanks! I’ll definitely check out that place. Glad this guy was cool about a refund.

    Yeah I thought it felt stiffer than normal haha. 36 is much better.
     
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