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Camber off from bent knuckle?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TRDPRO360, May 27, 2019.

  1. May 27, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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    TRDPRO360

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    Fixing some suspension issues with my 17 Taco. Replaced just about everything except the knuckle. Initially I thought it was good but maybe it's me or my eyes and can't tell. My camber is way offer and the camber adjustments are not making the wheels straight so it must be the knuckle, right? Help! lol

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  2. May 27, 2019 at 9:08 PM
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    Most likely it’s the knuckle, but it very well could be the LCA as well
     
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    Thanks! I replaced new lower and upper CA. I left the knuckle because it looked fine but upon replacing everything I couldn't get the damm wheel straight and as a result I can't mount the wheel without it rubbing on the upper control arm.
     
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    Why does it look like your upper control arm connection to the knuckle or whatever that thing is, not tighten down? What happen to the truck that you are trying to fix the suspension? Steering isnt hooked up either.
     
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    It's just loose I am in the process of undoing everything to figure out why my camber is is way off beyond adjustment. I think it's more than likely the steering knucke.
     
  6. May 27, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    That is the same truck. I just cleaned everything up and replaced a lot of the suspension components
     
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    The obvious I’m sure you know is it looks like the UCA ball joint nut is loose.

    What lead you to having suspension issues? Crash into a curb? Some sick jumps?

    Also from you picture I can see the forward camber cam still has a lot of room to rotate and pull the LCA inwards on truck.

    Obviously I don’t know the other positions of cams, nor to I claim to be an alignment specialist. But looks like you got some room left to play.

    I’m sure you know below info, but just in case, stolen from other thread.





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  8. May 27, 2019 at 9:27 PM
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    If you replaced the UCA and LCA Then I would say the spindle must be bent
     
  9. May 27, 2019 at 9:30 PM
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    Gotcha, I was trying to looks for some indication but upon further review it does look more of a U shape than the other side which is straight. Now on the hunt for a new knuckle! Anyone selling one? I see Dorman sells a AFM but prefer used OEM. I'll check ebay . thanks
     
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  10. May 27, 2019 at 9:59 PM
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    Check out Craigslist. I’ve bought many sets for ~50
     
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    It's pretty common for knuckles to bend. You did it right the best way is to compare with the other side.
     

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