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Front alignment off?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by UAL777jet, Nov 28, 2015.

  1. Nov 28, 2015 at 8:52 PM
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    UAL777jet

    UAL777jet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just curious has anyone had an alignment issue day 1? When I drove it home I noticed the steering wheel about 10 degrees to the right when traveling straight. Truck had 5 miles on the odometer. I wrote it off to windy day and possibly a crowned road. After
    making second trip today, same thing with no wind. So I drove to dealership and told them what's going on. They did not ask to drive it, just asked when I wanted to bring it in for alignment. He said they have seen the issue before. I suppose a train ride from Mexico and a truck from Omaha to Des Moines could be the issue, not sure how they secure our trucks for transport. Normally if steering wheel is straight the truck might drift slightly to the right on a level road and no wind, I believe? But mine would take me into on coming traffic with the steering wheel centered.
     
  2. Nov 28, 2015 at 8:54 PM
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    TRDPro4x4

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    Quick, throw your lift kit and tires on it before the appt.!
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2015 at 12:06 AM
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    Z50king

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    10 degrees on the wheel is more than the .4 degree tow that everything is made with. Take it back and make them center it.

    They will fix the wheel straight and then perform an alignment. They will want to only do a tow alignment, but make them do it all and provide a green read out for all measurements
     
  4. Nov 29, 2015 at 12:13 AM
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    KornSanDiego

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    Holy crap....the EXACT same thing happened to my trd sport on day 1 which was yesterday! I took it in this morning and they took all of 15 to fix it. The alignment was fin but my steering wheel was almost turned to the right pointing close to 1'oclock. The service guy was shocked that it passed quality control but it really is an easy fix. I recommend just pulling straight into the service station....they will take care of it for you like they did with me
     
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  5. Nov 29, 2015 at 12:57 AM
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    SamChieftan

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    I know someone who had this too... easy fix at the shop. No worries. While it is there, get them to do your lift kit and new tires!

    :cheers:
     
  6. Nov 29, 2015 at 1:01 AM
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    cdthiker

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    sounds like the dealership is going to have your back on this one.
     

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