V8 awd torque steer

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RaceTRaCk

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hey folks,

Been trying to limit the torque steer on part or full throttle in my truck. Anybody have any issues with this? Lifted 3". I dont think its related too much with lift since its been lifted for some time already until I started to notice it. Changed different alignment/caster settings & track bar is proper but no luck. Not a tire pull as well. It steers towards the right.
35" BFG, 1.5 BL, ome/AP lift.

Thanks for the input.
 
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I don't think that's a common phenomenon with the 4runner. Mine definitely doesn't do it but my lift and tires aren't as big as yours. I would look into something worn out up front, maybe control arm bushings or something of the like.
 
RaceTRaCk said:
hey folks,

Been trying to limit the torque steer on part or full throttle in my truck. Anybody have any issues with this? Lifted 3". I dont think its related too much with lift since its been lifted for some time already until I started to notice it. Changed different alignment/caster settings & track bar is proper but no luck. Not a tire pull as well. It steers towards the right.
35" BFG, 1.5 BL, ome/AP lift.

Thanks for the input.
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why do you say its not a tire pull? have you swapped them side to side?

how do the LCA bushings look?

can you post an alignment sheet/specs?
 
Are you able to run caster up near 4deg? Do you have UCAs? That should fix it. I have a little torque steer, but it's not usually to any one specific side, and nowhere near as bad as a FWD sedan.
 
I've noticed that every now and then if I really smash on the gas I get a small amount of torque steer biased to the passenger side on the front axle. Nothing serious , just feel the ever so slight pull from a stop, usually at an incline; but again its barely noticeable on my vehicle.
 
Yes originally I set the UCA at 4* caster and 0 camber.
Now running 3-3.5* caster but no change.

Its not radial tire pull because my winter tires, old 33s and brand new 35s have the same torque steer.
Bushings are fine. Slight sweating in the cv boots but its been like that for a while post lift. No clunks or play in steering or wheel area.
 
TRDCal said:
I had alittle chuckle when I read that comment too but no need to be a dick about it...:hippie:

EDIT: Hey look at that, they took off the bad word filter :)
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lol, not trying to be a dick. Sorry if it came off that way. Just being playful. Trust me, there have been times I would have unknowingly said the same thing.

I used to drive a Honda and holy shit the torque steer was insane. After driving my first 4Runner (with RWD) I can't go back to FWD vehicles. It just feels weird.
 
peebee said:
lol, not trying to be a dick. Sorry if it came off that way. Just being playful. Trust me, there have been times I would have unknowingly said the same thing.

I used to drive a Honda and holy shit the torque steer was insane. After driving my first 4Runner (with RWD) I can't go back to FWD vehicles. It just feels weird.
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torque steer on a high hp honda can be limited with a good lsd. I installed one before on my boosted hatch. It does feel a bit weird but my truck is way worse. lol.

Im kinda getting into conclusion that it could be maxing out the cv angle since the front end lifts more under heavy acceleration and the fact that is full time 4wd.
 
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