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Alignment after OME Lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Geo Taco, Jul 11, 2012.

  1. Jul 11, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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    Geo Taco

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    Alright folks,
    I have been searching and have not been able to put my finger on a resolution, so I thought I would write this up. If you know of a thread, please point me to it. I appreciate the help in advance.

    I have a 2011 DCSB that I added OME kit with 885 coils, aal in the rear with OME shocks.
    I have also added LR UCA'a at the Neutral position (+2 if I recall) and sway bar relocate and Cooper discoverer ATP 265/75/16.

    I got an alignment done post lift, pre UCA's, but can't find the sheet.

    Alignment Post lift/post LR UCA
    L/R
    Camber: 0.4/0.4
    Caster: 2.7/2.5
    Toe: 0.04/0.03

    The steering wheel was cocked to the left & the truck pulled right. Took it back to Firestone (Lifetime alignment) and got these #'s:

    Pre-Alignment:
    L/R
    Camber: 0.3/0.3
    Caster: 2.8/2.5 (A 0.1 change from last alignment)
    Toe: 0.23/-0.23 (How did my toe get so out of whack? No Off-roading)

    Post-Alignment:
    L/R
    Camber: 0.3/0.3
    Caster: 2.8/2.5
    Toe: 0.01/-0.01

    I still have a pull to the right & have a bit of "wobbly" steer at highway speeds (60-70 mph). I have checked the pressure & both fronts are at 36 psi. The only thing I can think of to try is to swap front tires side to side & possible a road force balance. Are there any other suggestions? I'm getting a little frustrated at this point.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Jul 11, 2012 at 8:13 AM
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    Taco Dan

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    good info. im looking to do the same lift. any pics?
     
  3. Jul 11, 2012 at 8:22 AM
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    Geo Taco

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  4. Jul 11, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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  5. Jul 11, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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    wow looks great! makes me want to do mine sooner. do you have any vibes? and any drop kits? such as the carrier bearing or front diff?
     
  6. Jul 11, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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    Geo Taco

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    Thanks Max. I will take up the caster issue with Firestone... I'm sure glad I got the lifetime deal.
    Taco Dan:
    I don't have any drops (Diff or Carrier Bearing) and I have not noticed any vibes, just having some alignment issues.
     
  7. Jul 11, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    92LandCruiser

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    That's not neccesarily why it's pulling but IMO you're better off setting caster the same on both sides (as opposed to running more/less on one side to counter for road crown) and then just deal with the crown of whatever road you're on. Camber could be closer too IMO. I've got LR UCAs and have caster pretty damn dialed in and camber at 0 on both sides. If your pull is minor it could be this, but as for the wobble thing, if you mean floating steering or wander than you need to adjust your ball joints to add more caster if they have maxed caster at the cams. Might be something to talk with the tech about.

    When you go in ask to talk with the tech who will be doing the alignment, explain the situation and your requests. Might help.

    I'd look at some of the things listed in that link for the pull though. Rotate tires around, inspect the rear axle for a thrust angle, etc...

    Hope this helps you some.
     

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