The only problem I had with my install was the part that I didn't do myself (go figure, right?).
I insisted that the shop print out the alignment specs once finished. Upon going to get the vehicle back I didn't look at the sheet until I was going through my paper work at home.
The shop NEVER told me there was an alignment problem when I picked up the vehicle. I called them when I found the sheet, and they made the excuse that it was "normal" for aftermarket suspension system to not return back to within factory spec.
I told them that was BS and that this kit WOULD fall back into PERFECT spec. This is not some ridiculous 6" lift with no diff-drop. As of now, I have a very slight pull to the right, which is apparent when accelerating heavily, braking, and hitting speed bumps. It takes a constant adjustment to hold a straight line -- very minor but there none the less.
Also, the steering feels much heavier than it did before. I was curious if you guys with bumpers notice the heavier steering than before your bumpers? I believe that the border-line low caster (on both left and right side) is what is causing the heavy feeling. Can any alignment experts comment on this, maybe?
If at all possible (and I would GREATLY appreciate it), could you guys call your alignment shops and have them fax you a copy of your alignment sheets? They keep them on file.
I'd really like to know if just maybe they are not telling the truth either and the system really doesn't fall perfectly back into spec.
My tech said that he maxed out the camber adjustment and still could not get it within spec.
When I called ARB/OME about this, they told me that the shop was wrong and that the LC200 will fall back into spec. They also said that Toyota has a "special" way of doing this and it might have to be done by a dealership. Anyone aware of this either?
Anyways, if you guys could send me your spec sheets to prove to them it can be done, I would GREATLY appreciate it.
I am taking it back tomorrow and am going to watch this getting redone. If they can't do it, I will demand a credit and take it to Toyota.
Here is mine. Notice the asterisk (*) and the note at the bottom:
I insisted that the shop print out the alignment specs once finished. Upon going to get the vehicle back I didn't look at the sheet until I was going through my paper work at home.
The shop NEVER told me there was an alignment problem when I picked up the vehicle. I called them when I found the sheet, and they made the excuse that it was "normal" for aftermarket suspension system to not return back to within factory spec.
I told them that was BS and that this kit WOULD fall back into PERFECT spec. This is not some ridiculous 6" lift with no diff-drop. As of now, I have a very slight pull to the right, which is apparent when accelerating heavily, braking, and hitting speed bumps. It takes a constant adjustment to hold a straight line -- very minor but there none the less.
Also, the steering feels much heavier than it did before. I was curious if you guys with bumpers notice the heavier steering than before your bumpers? I believe that the border-line low caster (on both left and right side) is what is causing the heavy feeling. Can any alignment experts comment on this, maybe?
If at all possible (and I would GREATLY appreciate it), could you guys call your alignment shops and have them fax you a copy of your alignment sheets? They keep them on file.
I'd really like to know if just maybe they are not telling the truth either and the system really doesn't fall perfectly back into spec.
My tech said that he maxed out the camber adjustment and still could not get it within spec.
When I called ARB/OME about this, they told me that the shop was wrong and that the LC200 will fall back into spec. They also said that Toyota has a "special" way of doing this and it might have to be done by a dealership. Anyone aware of this either?
Anyways, if you guys could send me your spec sheets to prove to them it can be done, I would GREATLY appreciate it.
I am taking it back tomorrow and am going to watch this getting redone. If they can't do it, I will demand a credit and take it to Toyota.
Here is mine. Notice the asterisk (*) and the note at the bottom:
So I called a local shop, verified they had current specs, and had them check it. Turns out my F & L caster (1.4/1.3), L toe (.50), Total Toe (.61), and Steer Ahead (.19) were out of spec. Total Toe and Steer Ahead were the worse. I'm assuming Steer Ahead in some combination of Cross Camber and Cross Caster. After they made adjustments, the L & R caster were still out of spec (1.2/1.4). I'll be calling them to see why that is. Before leaving, they informed me of it saying it will not cause abnormal wear, only heavy or light steering feel. I have 90 days to take it back.
