This was a great thread--i was bashing my head thinking why cant the alignment guys get it right--well Today i took it to them and after putting on new tierod ends and replacing the upper A-arm bushings (lowers are a pain to get past the PS rack)--they still couldnt get it aligned--pulls crazy to the right and thy couldnt get the caster to get within spec. I am going to have to take it back.......

Crap--i am getting so fed up with people not knowing how to do something but saying they do.....BS

 

this might give u an idea of general specs and that not only do u change angles by tightening them that tight but u r over tightening them however i do agree with u about alot of techs half assing jobs i think the problem is no one takes pride in their work ne more ne way a few specs just for some ref and alot of problems come when u change ride height and u run out of adjustment

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Land Cruiser
Front Adjuster Cam Nuts 72 (98)
Tie Rod Lock Nuts 41 (55)
Wheel Lug Nuts 76 (103)
Sienna
Lower Strut Mounting Bolts 155 (210)
Tie Rod Lock Nuts 55 (75)
Wheel Lug Nuts 76 (103)
RAV4
Rear Adjuster Cam Nuts 83 (113)
Lower Strut Mounting Bolts 117 (158)
Tie Rod Lock Nuts 41 (56)
Wheel Lug Nuts 76 (103)
Tacoma
2WD
Tie Rod Lock Nuts 41 (55)
Upper Control Arm Bolts 96 (130)
Wheel Lug Nuts 76 (103)
4WD
Front Suspension Adjuster Cams 96 (130)
Tie Rod Lock Nuts 41 (55)
Wheel Lug Nuts 76 (103)
Tundra
Front Suspension Adjuster Cams 96 (130)
Tie Rod Lock Nuts 41 (55)
Wheel Lug Nuts 76 (103)
4Runner
Front Suspension Adjuster Cams 96 (130)
Tie Rod Lock Nuts 41 (55)
Wheel Lug Nuts 81 (110)

 

for what its worth.. i lifted my IFS 4 inches and i had a problem getting the alignment straight... i had to cut my Tie rod engs like a half in or more off each end... could be a common prob..i didnt read the solution u posted first but .... yeah...

 

Great info. I tried it but the sleeve on my tie rod won't budge. PB Blaster and beating the out of it didn't even help lol.

 

you need heat - get out the torch!

 

I'll give that a shot. He'll, I gotta fire it up to try to straighten my rim anyway lol

 

Very informative post, its nice to be able to learn this stuff from one website. I have just started working on my 4runner myself recently, and every question i have had so far i have been able to find an answer/example from YotaTech.

 

TRY acetone/tranny mix 50/50--soak it down good and go have a brew--watch Extreme 4x4 and use a quality ball joint seperator and not a pickle fork--

The rest is the reverse of removal

 

I've got an interesting issue with my passenger side.