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Alignment help.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Meteod, Apr 21, 2023.

  1. Apr 21, 2023 at 9:03 AM
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    Meteod

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    Hello TW,
    I am in need of some advices on my alignment numbers. My setup is king shock (no resi) at 2.5 inches lift and I have it paired with total chaos UCA. My alignment shop told me that I maxed my camber and require an adjustable UCA like SPC in order to correct it. It drives ok at the moment but it wander a bit and a bit stiff. The shop says it’s an ok number, but my tires will wear on the outside. What can I do to get my alignment better without spending more on different parts. Here are my current numbers.

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  2. Apr 21, 2023 at 1:28 PM
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    tire size? coils? pics? Additional info will help.

    My initial thought though is WTF did that alignment tech even do other than a 'toe and go' (and a really crappy one at that)? From the sheet, doesn't look like he did anything but that. Might want to look into another shop.
     
  3. Apr 21, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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    I went around a few shops and they gave me the same answer. Either get an adjustable UCA or lower it. I can’t lower it because that involve undoing what it’s already been done to it. I guess adjustable UCA is the only option. Thanks Area51Runner for pointing out the numbers. I’m clueless when it comes to alignment.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2023 at 2:41 PM
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    Does the TC uca have any caster built in? If so the alignment shop guys are IDIOTS!!! Your issue is caster is horrible with it at .4/.6 it’s gonna wander all over the place. I don’t think they even tried. Also what dinosaur machine are they using I haven’t seen a machine show toe in inches in 20 plus years.
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2023 at 3:06 PM
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    Camber is not to bad but caster is way to negative which will cause poor handling. as others have said it does not look like they even made an attempt to adjust caster and camber. I would look for an independent shop for another opinion
     
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  6. Apr 21, 2023 at 3:07 PM
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    I'm not sure with TC UCAs. I don't believe they are adjustable and the tech should be using the alignment cams (which he didn't even touch by the look of your sheet).

    Going to have to wait for a Total Chaos UCA person to chime in. When was the last you lubed the total chaos UCAs?
     

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