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Alignment question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacotony1624, Apr 11, 2025.

  1. Apr 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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    Tacotony1624

    Tacotony1624 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    took my 95 in for alignment. Pucture below are adjustments guy made. Now my steering wheel is slightly crooked to the left and has a slight pull to the right at higher speeds.

    Prior to this steering wheel was sitting slightly (I mean very slightly) crooked to the left and no noticeable pull to the right when driving.

    Only thing I did was put new tires on and redid the shocks. All suspension parts are good. No clunking sounds or broken suspension parts.

    anything on the adjustment paper look off ? Or am I missing something ? I’ll be taking it to another shop tomorrow since I got my money back from the first place (tried to go cheap smh lesson learned).
    Thank you! I’m not the greatest with alignment stuff so any incite will help.

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  2. Apr 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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    Pbfender15

    Pbfender15 Well-Known Member

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    Check the shaft for slop. Reach down by pedals and grab the shaft at the end and move the wheel small amount left and right. These shafts have a slip join in them that develop play. Both of my trucks when aligned the steering wheel was off because of the slop in the shaft. There's an easy fix to tack weld the joint.

    This wouldn't explain the pull when driving, but can prevent a straight steering wheel upon alignment.
     
  3. Apr 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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    Old green toyota

    Old green toyota Well-Known Member

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    If there is nothing worn out I suggest les schwab. If parts haven't been replaced, maybe springs and shocks would be a good start.

    I only trust one shop to align my truck. I like the caster pushed all the way up. If you want to come to sacramento I can help you out.
     
  4. Apr 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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    Tacotony1624

    Tacotony1624 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for the late response. Long story short the guy butchered the alignment and full refunded me the money. Went ahead and redid my entire front end and having it realigned from a reputable shop that works on Toyota suspensions tomorrow. ALL is better now. Thank you everyone
     

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