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Positive camber after Bilstein 5100 level kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tacomaXSP-XBama, Sep 22, 2016.

  1. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:24 PM
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    tacomaXSP-XBama

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    Bilstein 5100s at 1.75 setting. Alignment done after install. I did not get the numbers after the install. I noticed about a month later the front wheels had a slight \ / look to them. Truck rides great. No problems. Don't like the cambered look though. Just had the alignment checked today and these are the numbers. I didn't get them to change it because they said it was within spec. Any suggestions? Should I take it somewhere else?IMG_0238.jpg IMG_0229.jpg IMG_0227.jpg Probably hard to tell from the pics but there is slight positive camber
     
  2. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    It's normal! Mine's the same way. Helps with wandering around the road I believe.
     
  3. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    All 3 of my Tacos, 2 base 2wd trucks and my current TRD PreRunner had/have a bit of positive camber straight out of the box.
     
  4. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:29 PM
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    tacomaXSP-XBama

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    Ok, so do those numbers look ok though?
     
  5. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:31 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Does it drive good? That's all that matters.

    Numbers on paper have no effect on driveability.
     
  6. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    tacomaXSP-XBama

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    True, but i would think it would wear the tires down on one side faster. And yes it does drive fine.
     
  7. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:35 PM
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    Yeah, those look just fine.
     
  8. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:36 PM
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    It doesn't because your tires aren't wearing while parked, and your tires aren't in that position every time you drive.

    0 camber will cause tire wear like you mentioned.
     
  9. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:37 PM
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    Ok, thanks man
     
  10. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:38 PM
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    Oh ok, thanks
     

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