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Alignment question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bendecco, Feb 26, 2024.

  1. Feb 26, 2024 at 2:59 PM
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    Bendecco

    Bendecco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2nd gen 2012 DCLB with icon stage 2 and Total Chaos UCA set to 3/4” front lift for level.

    this is my alignment results. What do I need to get it perfect? Thanks! IMG_7910.jpg IMG_7828.jpg
     
  2. Feb 26, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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    TenBeers

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    Yeah.
    Those numbers look pretty good to me?
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2024 at 3:10 PM
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    Really? The red looks bad. I installed the stage 2 kit myself. (Because I couldn’t afford to pay to get it done).

    I shouldnt worry about the Caster? Thanks
     
  4. Feb 26, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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    Yeah.
    Maybe someone else will chime in, but most people here seem to say to max out caster as much as possible, but without sacrificing camber. Most people get not enough caster, which is the reason for the UCA's (they add some back in). Trucks with a lift will tend to want to wander on the road unless you have a bit more caster. Some people say to add a little positive camber, which you have.

    There may be a better sweet spot, but if it drives fine now, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Your numbers look good and even, so it should drive nice.
     
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    red is not a measurement
     
  6. Feb 27, 2024 at 3:21 AM
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    Looks pretty darn solid

    The red just mean the shops "vanilla oem spec" range is out of "norm"

    Mine used to wander all over at highway speeds til i got spec'd about where you're at. If it feels good to you thats all that matters (and yadda yadda camber/tire wear etc)
     
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    Caster changes how straight the truck drives with no steering input (higher caster = the truck "wants" to dagger more stably when going straight/flat/level, think taking your hands off the wheel going down the highway) and also pushes the wheel forward in the wheel well, giving more clearance for bigger tires.

    I run 4.0 caster because I like the way it handles.
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2024 at 6:56 AM
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    Bendecco

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    Appreciate the info.

    im going to run it for a couple weeks and then get new tires

    I got the whole suspension setup for $900. (With 4K miles on it) Figured with saving $ doing the labor myself (I got quoted $700 to install) I got upgraded suspension for the price of new 5100’s installed.

    It rides nice.
     

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