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upper control arm & alignment question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ROlla-Xrs, Sep 7, 2019.

  1. Sep 7, 2019 at 8:54 PM
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    ROlla-Xrs

    ROlla-Xrs [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys
    02 tacoma 4wd
    Ome lift with dakar leaf pack (2years ago)
    Had alignment done couple weeks ago (firestone)
    They said caster is maxed couldn't get it to spec

    I installed spc uca since then
    Came back to them
    Brought the instruction sheet and explained new part-> here is instructions if needed
    They declined said they wont need that “they got it”

    Usually alignment here takes them 35 min

    But not this time after an hour they came and asked for the instructions
    And had 3 guys together at it for 3 hours took it off the rack for test drive couple times during that event lol

    At the end all they said alignment came out very good


    I have noticed they switched adjustment of the baljoint on drivers side

    But passenger side is untouched

    My question is that ok? That they are not in the same position setting

    Also how do my alignment numbers look ?

    On the good side truck does not pull to the right for the first time in 2 years anymore

    Thanks

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  2. Sep 7, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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  3. Sep 7, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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  4. Sep 9, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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  5. Sep 11, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    I used to be the same when i rode bicycles :D
     
  6. Sep 11, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    But do you care how it handles? :)
     
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  7. Sep 11, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Rear axle is off kilter. Front is ok, they could have printed it with the steering straight.

    The rear will cause a pull. It's angled to one side, this is usually caused by the leaf springs to axle seating.
     
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  8. Sep 11, 2019 at 8:43 PM
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    su.b.rat

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    SPC UCA's are unique and do allow for ball joint rotation if needed. so they figured that out.

    as far as numbers go, they are doing the very best with what they have to work with. i think experience working with SPC's is a missing part.

    exactly. the question, OP, is: are you happy with the truck, at least for now?

    you have tons of room for improvement, not just in numbers but in handling, feel, etc, but no need to chase ghosts. if you feel you gotta do something, find a local Toyota setup guy through TW. those SPC's can do you better if you feel you need it.
     

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