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MAXTRAC Allignment Question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bigtex2884, Apr 11, 2014.

  1. Apr 11, 2014 at 9:54 AM
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    bigtex2884

    bigtex2884 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So alignments are something I've never done and I know I'm beating a dead horse with another alignment question. Has anyone running the maxtrac spindles run into alignment issues after the install. Attached is my alignment sheet and the alignment tech is saying my CAMBER is maxed and there is nothing else they can do unless I change out my lowers.

    --MY SET UP---

    MAXTRAC's Spindles
    OEM TRD Coil
    Bilstein 5100 set on the 2nd level (.85 or 1") I cant remember
    TC UCA

    prior to going in for my second time the truck would drift to the left...It seems to drive a bit straighter now but I just wanted to check with other members to see what their experiences have been and get some opinions or suggestions on fixing the issue.

    Alignment.jpg
     
  2. Apr 11, 2014 at 11:31 AM
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    NEMESISVETTE

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    I would say the alignment tech is either lazy or dosnt know what he is talking about. Your Caster looks good but he could lower your caster a bit and get you at (0) toe and (0) camber. Caster should be round 2.5-3.5. More caster the better but not at the expense of your 0 toe and camber. I have Maxtracs with billys set at 1.75 and my truck drives great with (0) toe (0) camber and 3.7 Caster.
     
  3. Apr 11, 2014 at 11:53 AM
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    bigtex2884

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    I guess I need to find the best alignment tech in Austin at firestone because I purchased their lifetime alignment package....
     
  4. Apr 11, 2014 at 12:06 PM
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    NEMESISVETTE

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    lol.. I did too. I have tried 5 of them. Finally found one with a guy thats good. Insane how some have bad techs. Just go in there and say I want

    0- toe
    0- camber
    and Caster with in the 2.5-4.0 range

    bet it drives great.
     
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  5. Apr 11, 2014 at 12:10 PM
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    where its at now is at least straighter haha but no where near as good as when I had my 885s on before the maxtrac switch
     
  6. Apr 11, 2014 at 12:15 PM
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    your sure about those numbers being good...... obviously they are not within the specified range Toyota suggests for these trucks...I just want to be sure before I go in demanding something then it being even worse.
     
  7. Apr 11, 2014 at 12:30 PM
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  8. Apr 17, 2014 at 2:27 PM
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    A few things
    Can you get those numbers with stock UCA's?
     

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