1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Alignment

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Frank4x4, Feb 20, 2020.

  1. Feb 20, 2020 at 6:28 PM
    #1
    Frank4x4

    Frank4x4 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2020
    Member:
    #319878
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 White Tacoma OR
    2.5/1.5 suspension lift. 285/75/16 Nitto RG
    Hey all,

    Just lifted my 2019 Tacoma TRD OR 2.5in/1.5in. Went with Dobinsons springs, 5100's and AAL. Also upgraded to 285/75/16 tires. Question is should I get UCA in the near future? Attached is a copy of my alignment numbers.

    Thank!60391592212__B962253A-3142-4B13-A90D-FBDCD77F1B12.jpg
     
  2. Feb 20, 2020 at 6:31 PM
    #2
    HondaGM

    HondaGM Call sign Monke

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2009
    Member:
    #25056
    Messages:
    13,630
    First Name:
    James
    South-Pole, Alabama
    Vehicle:
    2023 access cab V6
    I would want the caster a little more equal
     
  3. Feb 20, 2020 at 6:33 PM
    #3
    99GC8

    99GC8 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2015
    Member:
    #153018
    Messages:
    472
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dwight
    Fort Collins
    Vehicle:
    2015 Taco supreme
    The castor split is backwards you want less on the driver side to compensate for road crown.
     
    TheAredub likes this.
  4. Feb 20, 2020 at 6:39 PM
    #4
    Frank4x4

    Frank4x4 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2020
    Member:
    #319878
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 White Tacoma OR
    2.5/1.5 suspension lift. 285/75/16 Nitto RG
    Thanks guys. I don't really know much about alignment, but everything seems to be in range. I have seen many people suggest UCA's with a lift so I figured I'd ask.
     
  5. Feb 20, 2020 at 7:28 PM
    #5
    Ronzio

    Ronzio Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2018
    Member:
    #245114
    Messages:
    2,719
    Gender:
    Male
    Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    17 DCSB TRDOR
    Yeah aftermarket UCA’s will allow more positive caster the benefits of which improve straight line stability at speed and self aligning torque every time the steering wheel naturally unwinds back to 12 o’clock when exiting a corner. You will notice the difference guaranteed.
     
  6. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:25 PM
    #6
    Frank4x4

    Frank4x4 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2020
    Member:
    #319878
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 White Tacoma OR
    2.5/1.5 suspension lift. 285/75/16 Nitto RG
    Is there a certain degree of caster I should try and achieve?
     
  7. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:28 PM
    #7
    ToyotaRoamer86

    ToyotaRoamer86 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2017
    Member:
    #221993
    Messages:
    520
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brandon
    Frisco, CO
    Vehicle:
    2007 Tacoma TRD Sport
    Should have install SPC UCA with the kit
     
  8. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:31 PM
    #8
    ToyotaRoamer86

    ToyotaRoamer86 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2017
    Member:
    #221993
    Messages:
    520
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brandon
    Frisco, CO
    Vehicle:
    2007 Tacoma TRD Sport
    2.3-2.5+ postive caster would drive awesome. No more darty feeling in steering.
     
    Frank4x4[OP] likes this.
  9. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:42 PM
    #9
    Ronzio

    Ronzio Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2018
    Member:
    #245114
    Messages:
    2,719
    Gender:
    Male
    Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    17 DCSB TRDOR
    I’m at 3.5 positive caster cross caster is within a 1/4 deg. feels pretty good my setup is similar to yours 2.25/1.5 lift riding on 285/70/17’s with SPC UCA’s
     
    Frank4x4[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
  10. Feb 21, 2020 at 8:51 AM
    #10
    Frank4x4

    Frank4x4 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2020
    Member:
    #319878
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 White Tacoma OR
    2.5/1.5 suspension lift. 285/75/16 Nitto RG
    That is exactly what I am looking into SPC adjustable control arms
     
  11. Feb 21, 2020 at 8:58 AM
    #11
    su.b.rat

    su.b.rat broken truck

    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2016
    Member:
    #193316
    Messages:
    9,869
    i run 4 degrees caster because of how i drive. I'd like to go back to 5deg but after reinforcing the front end it naturally sits at 4 so I'm good with it. i find 4 to be the zone for this chassis if you're into the driving part.
     
  12. Feb 21, 2020 at 9:05 AM
    #12
    Frank4x4

    Frank4x4 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2020
    Member:
    #319878
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 White Tacoma OR
    2.5/1.5 suspension lift. 285/75/16 Nitto RG
    Anyone have an idea of how far forward my tires will move if I go with 2.5-3 degrees of caster?
     
  13. Feb 29, 2020 at 11:57 AM
    #13
    Frank4x4

    Frank4x4 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2020
    Member:
    #319878
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 White Tacoma OR
    2.5/1.5 suspension lift. 285/75/16 Nitto RG
    Hey guys,

    I ended up getting the SPC UCA's and here are my numbers. What do you all think?

    IMG_3212.jpg
     
  14. Feb 29, 2020 at 2:51 PM
    #14
    99GC8

    99GC8 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2015
    Member:
    #153018
    Messages:
    472
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dwight
    Fort Collins
    Vehicle:
    2015 Taco supreme
    Looks good :thumbsup:
     
    Frank4x4[OP] likes this.
  15. Feb 29, 2020 at 5:34 PM
    #15
    skidooboy

    skidooboy titanium plate tester

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2019
    Member:
    #312767
    Messages:
    1,324
    Gender:
    Male
    central lower mich
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tacoma Sport KDMax Tuned, Cement
    dd light bars, trd cat back exhaust, KDMax tuned, trd skid plate, 2" lift, sema wheels toyo open country at3 tires.
    thank you for posting updates. Ski
     
    Frank4x4[OP] likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top