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camber after lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sparechange, Aug 29, 2019.

  1. Aug 29, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    sparechange

    sparechange [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just did the 2" lift with 888 springs, OME shocks and dakars on sat. Finally got it in for an alignment today after work, get home and notice that it still has positive camber which has been driving me nuts all week looking at it. Look in my midas envelope and there's no spec printout. Go back down to the shop to get it and they say they don't print them out cause their machines old and it don't work. I tell them my shit ain't right and I'm gonna need to see something so tomorrow it goes back on the rack so I can see the screen. ...

    I'm no suspension guru but assume I shouldn't have positive caster while the truck sits in its natural state in the garage or is there supposed to be some on an independent suspension?

    Is there enough adjustment in there to correct this or am i gonna have to get new uca's or something else?

    Will my steering wheel still be straight? It seems somewhat clocked now but I was a short drive and I may be crazy.

    thanks
     
  2. Aug 29, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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    Tacoman88

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    That's no be expected, they should be able to get the camber within spec. Mine has the same appearance but drives straight and hasn't had any uneven wear. Have about 20k miles on my 2 inch lift
     
  3. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    PhenixFord

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    I haven't studied the Taco well enough to accurately answer your question. But on my previous vehicle (JK Wrangler) a 2" lift would push the camber toward the maximum allowable setting. Only way to recover would be CA's (or eccentric bolts, that's another story). Alignment Tec said that it was within spec. But just barely. I didn't have any issues with driving the vehicle. However some drivers experienced Death Wobble (As known in the Jeep world). where the front tires would wobble like the front wheels of a shopping cart. I agree on seeing the numbers. But you may still need to make a choice if you can live with it or not.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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    sparechange

    sparechange [OP] Well-Known Member

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    If i seen something that said its within spec i'd probably be ok with it...just dont look right to me
     
  5. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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    Tacoman88

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    I had the dealer align mine after I installed it....
     

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