Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Hey guys! Just installed Fox 2.0s this past weekend which brought the front up 1". Any recommendations on where to get an alignment done in the Austin area?

 

@Texoma or @MattCowsmasher

 

I use speedy align on Oltorf & Congress. Pricey, but never had any issues.

Could try NTB on Whitestone. I've had alignment done there as well. Good luck! Let's see some pics

 

It really depends on the alignment tech and not the shop itself. 4wp techs deal with lifted trucks all day, so they may be better than most. Speedy align is good, but price is higher.

 

I don’t reside in ATX so no idea up here in Canada I can recommend a few.

 

Bump, let me know if anyone is available for a TW express this month. I'll happily throw a couple bucks/beers at ya!

 

Morning, ATX

 

Happy Birfday Ryan! Any hits on selling the TRDPro?

 

I may have a trip up there in the next couple weeks, I'll let you know if so

 

Thanks for the recommendations. Gonna try Patriot Motorsports on 620. I drive past them everyday on the way to work and they always have lifted trucks up front. Anybody have any experience with them?

Here are pics of my Fox 2.0 install. First time working on suspension. Front install was pretty straight forward. Rear lower shock bushings were a PITA to slide in.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...light-offroading.629871/page-12#post-21773302

 

Looks really good man, nice build!

 

@CedarPark would you add this image to post #2 so @240ric can be identified in the wild, please.

 

For lifted Tacoma's you want the following alignment #'s

1. Caster to 3.5* +/- 0.5*, more is better.
Since you dont have aftermarket control arms, they will have to max the caster out as much as possible.

2. Camber and Toe must be to factory spec as close to Zero as possible.

3. Torque alignment cam bolts/nuts to 130ft#'s

 

Thanks for this info. I’ve seen similar recommendations, especially caster, in other threads regarding alignment specs on lifted Tacomas. I’ll pass this info along to the tech that does the alignment.

 

Will do once I get home, the right click on work computers never work. Sorry I forgot to respond to your text too. Life got turned upside down yesterday but we got some good news and i'm able to catch up on t dub while at work heh

My grandpa who is basically a 50 year older clone of myself had a stroke or heart attack, they're not sure yet. He's in a medically induced coma, his vitals look good but he might've not gotten enough oxygen to his brain during the time he passed out and when EMS showed up. It was looking grim but we got news he moved one of his legs volentarily today so i'm hopeful. The man is 78 and was down here less than a month ago swimming laps for over 2 hours EVERY DAY. The man is a freak of nature intelligence and perserverence wise so we're hopeful despite his poor conditions.

 

My lord man, I knew something was up. Sending blessing for you and your family brother. Be there for them and we will be here for you as always.

 

All good man. Yeah i'm not really the type to open up about stuff like that, but he's a real big part of my life. Thanks for the support. I was scared of not making it in time but with the news today i'm more confident. I fly out there on Friday.

 

Hope he recovers quickly, man!

 

Dang man sorry to hear that! Hoping for the best

 

Rise and shine ATX​