Alignment issue, "dog tracking".

Hello Forum,

I have an '08 Prerunner 4.0 that has the following set-up:
* Billies on all four with front @.85.
* 2012 Tacoma TRD 2/1 leafs with Wheelers 3 Leaf AAL.

I installed the new leaf springs with the AAL at the same time & I noticed that my steering wheel was crooked to the right. I found it odd since I did not touch the front. I also noticed that the right rear wheel sticks out about a 1/4 inch more than the left rear wheel. As if the axle is not centered on the vehicle. Today, my friend drove my truck and I drove his car behind him & I noticed that the truck is going down the road with the rear angled towards the right. Its very slight but if you look for it you will see it. The leaf springs were put in correctly. How can I fix this?

 

Loosen the u-bolts, re-center the axle (there is a little play where the centering pin goes into the top of the axle) and re-tighten the u-bolts. That's assuming everything else was installed correctly.

 

Pugga, I did just that.

I had it aligned after and the thrust angle is now 0.6. The mechanic said thats not even noticeable and the alignment itself turned out great. I hope he's right that 0.6 is OK.

 

So that fixed it for you? That still seems a little high but I don't remember what mine was last time... How's it drive?

 

Good to know. I never paid attention to the thurst angle when they did my alignment

 

It drives great. I am very happy with it now. Thanks guys for all your advice!

 

It drives great. I am very happy with it now. Thanks guys for all your advice and info!