Quick alignment fix

[DEF4Runner]

I installed the LR UCAs over the weekend and wound up with some ridiculously positive camber. I'm definitely getting this thing aligned, but is this thing safe to drive 10-15 miles to the shop, or are there any adjustments I can make on the LCA's to kick the bottom end out?

For reference, I installed the UCAs on setting 'D', the recommended setting. I already pushed the ball joint as close to the spring as I possibly can but still wound up with this.

Thoughts?

 

[sr3tlaw]

Haven't you heard that camber is the new trend?

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[ZebRuaj]

You'll be fine driving to the shop.

 

[V8PoWer]

Just don't make sharp turns more than 30mph.

 

[TrueBlue]

Take your time and drive slow, you should be alright though. Avoid the highway if possible

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[heiser]

It's doable but it's not a fun time. I've had to drive to a shop ~7-8 miles away for alignments twice. Once for spacer lift, and second for UCA/spring install.

I drove <25mph and put on my hazards or pulled off the road when too many cars got behind me. Take as many side streets as you can. My tires screeched almost the whole way.

 

[RonJR]

If those are the SPC UCA's or are similar in construction, it's possible to get the upper ball joint mounted "inside out", which will give you the exact symptoms you describe. I know, I did that at first and also had ridiculous positive camber.

Position D is the one that has the rectangular plate holding the ball joint mounted at 90 degrees to the direction of travel. The rounded edge of the rectangular plate should be pointing at the engine. If it's not, but rather pointing at the wheel, just loosen the big nut, flip the ball joint attachment 180 degrees, and I'll bet things will look a lot better.

Once I got things mounted right, I love the way my front end lined up and the way it drives now. I have caster at about 4.2 degrees - much better than the 2.5 I had before.

 

[blackoutt]

If those are the SPC UCA's or are similar in construction, it's possible to get the upper ball joint mounted "inside out", which will give you the exact symptoms you describe. I know, I did that at first and also had ridiculous positive camber.

Position D is the one that has the rectangular plate holding the ball joint mounted at 90 degrees to the direction of travel. The rounded edge of the rectangular plate should be pointing at the engine. If it's not, but rather pointing at the wheel, just loosen the big nut, flip the ball joint attachment 180 degrees, and I'll bet things will look a lot better.

Once I got things mounted right, I love the way my front end lined up and the way it drives now. I have caster at about 4.2 degrees - much better than the 2.5 I had before.

Agreed, double check the assembly direction of the ball joint on the star plate. Somethings not right here. A picture of your lower control arm adjusters would help to, but even if they are all the way towards the center of the vehicle, sliding the upper ball joint camber adjuster in would offset that.