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Caster alignment issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by VfromVendeta, Jun 6, 2024.

  1. Jun 6, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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    VfromVendeta

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    Hi!
    Have an issue with caster alignment on my Tacoma. Basically it’s to close to fender and it’s maxed out, can’t go anywhere forward, most likely frame is bent in after a collision into a rock. Dose anyone have this issue and what what the solution?

    Or if there is good adjustable control arms which can help make alignment right, if this this will be something what will help?


    Thank You

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  2. Jun 6, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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    VfromVendeta

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    Update!

    I took measurements and figured it the upper control arm frame is bent 2 inches in. Have anyone pull it with a frame machine two inches back in order to fix it ?

    I am gonna upload two pictures from driver and passenger side with tape measure

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  3. Jun 6, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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    ControlCar

    ControlCar My Moto: Help & Learn…period.

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    Clock Volt meter/LSPV Delete/Hyundai 16’s/FP gauge/after 9months of wrenching ZERO oil leaks
    Frame set up and measure and slight pull is 100% the way to go
    If frame ears that mount to both control arms are bent lil bit towards fire wall
    OK to hammer back as best you can using opo side(non impact) as a guide

    IMO
    I would RR both LCA and UCA

    use gaps to compare to opo side to confirm
    Any gap between 2 fixed suspension parts work
    GL
     
  4. Jun 6, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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    ControlCar

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    Depends on your area
    Figure 4-5hrs of frame time @ $75hr from reputable shop

    if shop quotes more than $700 walk away….find another shop
     
  5. Jun 6, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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    Rusty66

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    Personally I wouldn’t be shopping for price. I’d be shopping for the right frame tech that’s going to do it correctly on a good frame machine. I’ve seen hacker frame guys tear stuff up so be cautious……good luck keep and us posted.
     
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  6. Jun 6, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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    Strictlytoyz

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    Could be a plethora of things that's bent causing you to get those measurements.
     

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