Prado 150 Wheel Alignment after 2
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:41 pm
Dear all,
The good news is that I installed the TJM XGS 4000 Shocks with TJM 2" standard load springs lift, and 265/70r17 Cooper tires, so the car looks and drives amazing.
After 2 weeks of installing the suspension I decided that it's time to go for the wheels alignment (I know I'm late but I wanted it to settle down with the new gadgets)
Now comes the issue, I spent today 3 hours in a wheel alignment garage in mussafah that I've been dealing with for more than 10 years (even with my previous dropped Lexus IS with vossen 19" wheels) and never had an issue, but with the Prado as soon as they fixed the computer alignment sensor every this was Red. (As per the attached image) After 3 hours (and me standing there with them) they managed to get it some how 80% aligned (Camber aligned and Caster almost there but not perfect) (as per the 2ND attached picture)
Now the questions are :
1- did any one face alignment issue with their Prado/FJ ?
2- as per some research on the internet Caster alignment will not affect the wear of tyres, but is it a big deal towards the stability of the car?
Any further details/info are welcomed.
I know that changing the upper arms will give more room to fix this issue, but is it necessary at this stage ?
Thanks to all
Chafik
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The good news is that I installed the TJM XGS 4000 Shocks with TJM 2" standard load springs lift, and 265/70r17 Cooper tires, so the car looks and drives amazing.
After 2 weeks of installing the suspension I decided that it's time to go for the wheels alignment (I know I'm late but I wanted it to settle down with the new gadgets)
Now comes the issue, I spent today 3 hours in a wheel alignment garage in mussafah that I've been dealing with for more than 10 years (even with my previous dropped Lexus IS with vossen 19" wheels) and never had an issue, but with the Prado as soon as they fixed the computer alignment sensor every this was Red. (As per the attached image) After 3 hours (and me standing there with them) they managed to get it some how 80% aligned (Camber aligned and Caster almost there but not perfect) (as per the 2ND attached picture)
Now the questions are :
1- did any one face alignment issue with their Prado/FJ ?
2- as per some research on the internet Caster alignment will not affect the wear of tyres, but is it a big deal towards the stability of the car?
Any further details/info are welcomed.
I know that changing the upper arms will give more room to fix this issue, but is it necessary at this stage ?
Thanks to all
Chafik
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk