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Front wheels are bowing in on bottom

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ivan ny, Nov 27, 2021.

  1. Nov 27, 2021 at 1:05 PM
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    Do I need a new set of ucas if I put in some 5100s on 04 Tacoma front wheel are bowing in on bottom
     
  2. Nov 27, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    also they’re on the lowest setting got the assembly from Wheelersoffroad
     
  3. Nov 27, 2021 at 1:17 PM
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    spoke to someone over at wheelersoffroad about the issue they told me to see about possible cam bolt seized does anyone have any knowledge and or experience with this
    Thank you
     
  4. Nov 27, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    Probably just needs an alignment
     
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  5. Nov 27, 2021 at 2:21 PM
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    yes I haven’t did an alignment
     
  6. Nov 27, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    I've had my 5100s with stock UCAs installed for almost 3 years now. You don't need aftermarket UCAs with 5100s, but they will give you more caster adjustment. I'd get it aligned and see what the shop says.
     
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  7. Nov 27, 2021 at 8:41 PM
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    wii do thank you
     
  8. Nov 28, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    Nothing to do with the problem but which coils are y’all running with the 5100’s?
     
  9. Nov 28, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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    pretty sure this is the assembly this was what they emailed me in my order
    Assembled Bilstein 5100 Front Shock Pair for 95-04 Taco/96-02 4R w/2881 OME Springs (BE5-D558-TO)
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    You lifted your vehicle and you didn't get an alignment.

    Don't do anything or go anywhere except to get an alignment.
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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    really can I be doing damage to anything
     
  12. Nov 28, 2021 at 7:11 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Uneven wear on your tires.
     
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    Positive camber. Camber should be very close to 0

    Agreed. Well it needs an alignment at minimum, may need parts to properly align, depending on condition of a 17 yo vehicle

    It's time.

    Gotta ask. 1st vehicle? Because the implications of tire wear from a bad alignment are pretty rudimentary. Not to mention wonky steering.
     
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  14. Nov 28, 2021 at 7:48 PM
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    yeah a mechanic pointed out possible uneven wear is going on
     
  15. Nov 28, 2021 at 7:51 PM
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    yeah pretty new driver
     
  16. Nov 29, 2021 at 8:49 AM
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    Good to know. Mods are fun, but should always come after proper maintenance. Poorly-done mods can be more expensive in the long run than if they were done correctly in the first place if they cause other parts, like expensive off road tires, to fail or wear prematurely.
     
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    so I was told by someone over at wheelersoffroad to ask alignment shop if my cam bolts are seized am I correct part of an alignment is dealing with cam bolts just don’t feel getting robbed can’t afford it
     
  18. Nov 29, 2021 at 9:33 AM
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    If your cam bolts are seized then the alignment shop will tell you. Well, assuming they are a decent alignment shop and not just giving you a toe-n-go.
     
  19. Nov 29, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    @ivan ny , best case scenario, if they can't align it due to seized cam bolts, they will cut you a deal on a follow up alignment if you replace the cam bolts (either pay them to replace or do it yourself).
     
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    would any alignment shop do or should I find somewhere where they deal with pickups possible lifts off-road etc. not sure where I would find that in NY though
     

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