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Newbie with Alignment Question after Level

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lerotto23, May 24, 2020.

  1. May 24, 2020 at 1:53 PM
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    Lerotto23

    Lerotto23 [OP] New Member

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    '16 TRD Off Road
    2" Leveling kit 265/75r16 BFG KO2's
    Been lurking for a while, have had my ‘16 for about a year now. Installed a strut spacer leveling kit today. Before I read a bunch of comments about “should’ve gotten 5100s/6112s/levels suck/spacers are a waste/etc.” I know the general consensus on the forum.

    I also know I’ve wanted to tear into my truck and have had the itch my whole life to work on my own vehicles. But just now have mustered up the courage to take apart my front suspension in my driveway. So this is what I chose to do.

    Spacer installation really wasn’t bad. About 3 hours in the driveway going slow and being patient. Went to get an alignment and this is what I got back:


    Tech advised me to replace the lower control arm bolt (not sure of exact name-camber bolt?) with a +/- 1 deg bolt. Which I did a quick search and it seems there are a few options for +/-1.5 deg replacements so seems like not a big deal.

    Has anyone replaced this before? Have a part you used? Pictures?

    Also having 265/75r16 BFG KO2s put on later this week on the stock wheel. I’m assuming that doesn’t matter when it comes to suring up the alignment, but should I just wait til that’s done anyway?

    Also if anyone has any comment on the alignment, or better targets to go for I’m all ears.

    Thanks in advance!!
     
  2. May 29, 2020 at 8:57 AM
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    Lerotto23

    Lerotto23 [OP] New Member

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    Vehicle:
    '16 TRD Off Road
    2" Leveling kit 265/75r16 BFG KO2's
    Doubt anyone was actually curious... but UPDATE:

    Took it to dealership I bought it from to investigate sound (droning, whining) coming from rear end, culprit was a wheel bearing on driver's side. Had them re-do the alignment because tech there said they would likely be able to get it into spec without needing any parts. They were able to get it done no issues. (Went back to previous shop with this information and the printout from the dealership and was refunded the cost of the alignment there after speaking with the service manager).

    Once wheel bearing issue was fixed, they test drove again and found another noise coming from the front end. Turns out they are replacing the front diff. Apparently there's a service bulletin about a vibration/noise coming from the front diff when driven in 2wd that is absent in 4wd. Luckily repair is covered under warranty. I have had no issues with the leveling kit I installed preventing warranty work.

    Frustrating part was I was wanting to enjoy the truck this weekend on some easy trails.

    In the year I've owned the truck I've so far had a steering rack, wheel bearing, and diff replaced under warranty. Not what I expected at all, thankfully not out of pocket...
     

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