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merino_frs 05-17-2015 11:23 AM

Alignment after LCA install
 
Last night I installed the Buddy Club LCA. Pretty easy install. So after it was done I noticed that my toe was way off. I understand that I need to get an alignment next but is it normal for the toe be really off? (Before the LCA install, alignment want dead on" appreciate the feedback fellas.


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cnk 05-17-2015 11:39 AM

Toe and camber are tied together in the rear. Both have to be adjusted at the same time during an alignment. If it was good prior, they should be able to set camber back to what it was and toe will come back to the previous setting.

merino_frs 05-17-2015 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cnk (Post 2252463)
Toe and camber are tied together in the rear. Both have to be adjusted at the same time during an alignment. If it was good prior, they should be able to set camber back to what it was and toe will come back to the previous setting.


Ah i see. Do you think it would be necessary to buy adjustable toe links? Or is that an overkill for a daily?


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gramicci101 05-17-2015 12:47 PM

It shouldn't. How low are you going?

merino_frs 05-17-2015 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101 (Post 2252505)
It shouldn't. How low are you going?


I'm on a 4" drop


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gramicci101 05-17-2015 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by merino_frs (Post 2252576)
I'm on a 4" drop


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A 4" drop? Are you on airbags or something?

You probably will need toe arms. If your ride height is adjustable on the fly (bags), have the toe set properly for your driving height and don't worry about the rest.

merino_frs 05-17-2015 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101 (Post 2252586)
A 4" drop? Are you on airbags or something?



You probably will need toe arms. If your ride height is adjustable on the fly (bags), have the toe set properly for your driving height and don't worry about the rest.


Well my coils are set to a 3" drop, my LCA lowers the rear an additional 20mm


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gramicci101 05-17-2015 03:58 PM

You already had the coils at a 3" drop before installing the LCA and things were fine? In that case, give it a try without new toe arms. Right now the LCA is probably way way off and that's messing the toe up.

merino_frs 05-17-2015 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101 (Post 2252660)
You already had the coils at a 3" drop before installing the LCA and things were fine? In that case, give it a try without new toe arms. Right now the LCA is probably way way off and that's messing the toe up.


As soon as I threw on the LCA the toe was way off. So I'll just play with it a little and get the toe/camber within drivable range then head out to the alignment shop.


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wparsons 05-17-2015 04:58 PM

Set the LCA length to the same length as the stock one, and that should get your toe back close enough to drive.


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