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Questions regarding alignment numbers.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Larzzzz, Mar 31, 2020.

  1. Mar 31, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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    Larzzzz

    Larzzzz [OP] Grande' Ricardo

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    Got an alignment yesterday after replacing LCAs and hardware, upper ball joints and a wheel bearing.
    I don't know what SAI and included angle are, but as you can see, they're red on the drivers side.
    What do these numbers represent?IMG_20200330_081610.jpg
     
  2. Mar 31, 2020 at 8:01 AM
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    ovrlndkull STUKASFK - HC4LIFE

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    Steering axis inclination is built into your suspension. Here is a video that is pretty good at explaining it. Included angle adds or subtracts the camber of that tire from SAI. I wouldn't read too much into those #s unless you are having driveability issues with tracking or weird handling. When the numbers are way off from factory they can be used (by a good tech) as ways to look for bent or worn steering and suspension components.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUcZ63unEyU
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  3. Mar 31, 2020 at 8:12 AM
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    Larzzzz

    Larzzzz [OP] Grande' Ricardo

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    I'd have to say worn of anything. And at this point, the only thing left is UCA themselves as everything else is new or in the case of the tie rods maybe a year old. Thankfully they're still tight.
     
  4. Mar 31, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    I wouldn't worry with them then.
     

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