I know nothing about alignment specs!
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Is caster affected by upper control arms?
I probably should have mentioned 3" bilstein/toytec lift with stock ucas
I just want to make sure there no tire wear etc before I buy the tires. If I must live with the pull that's fine. But chewing up $1500 worth of tires isn't.
preacher35
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Man, that's a lot of pink and red. I prefer green.
gm350reratliff
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Lifted with stock UCAs, the caster will be low but I would think you could get a little more out of it. If you don't want or can't go with aftermarket UCAs, you could get the shop to try and raise the left caster and/or lower left camber + raise right side camber just a hair. However, with caster that low, it is going to be a little all over the road.
Agree with everyone. It's hard to say if castor is maxed out. If it is you will need UCA's. I have been considering these from Specialty Products. $409 on Amazon is a good deal and Prime eligible.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DBTTSO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
They claim the stock setting gives an additional 2 degrees of castor.
Increasing castor (LBJ forward) will cause the vehicle to track straighter, and hold a line better. I would highly recommend the UCA's. My 4runner has 2.5 degrees castor and I don't like it. I need the feeling of stability that comes with increased castor. I would think with your readings that the truck would lack stability.
If you take it back to the shop tell them to max castor out first by turning both of the forward cams in and rearward cams out (LBJs forward). Then adjust camber from there, then toe.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DBTTSO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
They claim the stock setting gives an additional 2 degrees of castor.
Increasing castor (LBJ forward) will cause the vehicle to track straighter, and hold a line better. I would highly recommend the UCA's. My 4runner has 2.5 degrees castor and I don't like it. I need the feeling of stability that comes with increased castor. I would think with your readings that the truck would lack stability.
If you take it back to the shop tell them to max castor out first by turning both of the forward cams in and rearward cams out (LBJs forward). Then adjust camber from there, then toe.
Appreciate the feedback. I'll take it to another location and see if they can improve the specs. If not I'll get some UCA's at a later time. I've dropped quite a bit having to fix the cv's, seized cam bolts, and the addition of the lift.
The unexpected joys of lifting a 10yr old truck
The unexpected joys of lifting a 10yr old truck
