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Alignment problems

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Bryan0386b, Nov 16, 2022.

  1. Nov 16, 2022 at 7:04 PM
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    Bryan0386b

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    I have a 2017 Toyota Tacoma with a 3in leveling kit and recently installed 285/75/16 tires on the stock rims. I went to get an alignment because as soon as I installed the tires the steering wheel was shaking and pulling to the right. My alignment was bad before I changed my tires but never shook. They told me at the alignment shop that they could not adjust camber and that my tie rods/sway bars needed to be replaced. Therefore my car would still pull to the sides. Right after I left the shop the shaking stopped but was still. Pulling to the right. I have attached pictures as I am not an experienced mechanic and don’t know if the information they gave me is correct.image.jpg

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  2. Nov 16, 2022 at 7:47 PM
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    this doesn't really belong in the car audio section, though there's a number of odd things about this.

    your steering joints, as well as the lower ball joints appear to be entirely shot. i would suggest going to a mechanic to address those before attempting an alignment.
     
  3. Nov 16, 2022 at 7:48 PM
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    Yeah I am trying to delete this post but can’t find out how. I posted this on suspension a few minutes ago.
     
  4. Nov 16, 2022 at 7:52 PM
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    Your cross castor is crap and that’s what is causing a pull to the right. They didn’t touch the cams at all.
     
  5. Nov 16, 2022 at 7:54 PM
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    The alignment shop told me that the Castor has no adjustment.
     
  6. Nov 16, 2022 at 7:56 PM
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    Very likely that you have bent spindle(s) which is common with moderately rough off-roading. I've been through quite a few pairs of spindles and carry a set as spares when I'm on the trail.

    Contact your favorite Forum Moderator to have this Thread moved to the Suspension Area..
     
  7. Nov 16, 2022 at 7:56 PM
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    The lower a arms have 2 eccentrics, both affect caster and camber, the forward ones affect camber primarily, and the rearward ones affect caster primarily.

    You can see them in your photos and the caster is not maxed.
     
  8. Nov 16, 2022 at 7:57 PM
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    The Cam Tabs could be flaired out preventing any kind of real adjustments
     

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