Well, I went and got the Bridgestone Revo's today and had a front end alignment done as well. Unfortunately now, on any road, the vehicle pulls slightly to right. I went back to the dealer and showed DJ's specs. The first question one of the tech says, 'Do you have a caster (or camber, can't remember which one) on it? If not, you will need it to change the setting.' Funny thing is, he is not even the one that does alignments!
So, because the store manager (I know very well) wasn't there when I went back, I have to wait until Monday because the alignment guy is booked up. Kind of pissed me off since I spent quite a bit of money on tires and lifetime alignment.
Anyway, my question is, do I need any kit to do any of DJ's recommended specs (2002 Sequoia 2wd)? I would hopefully like to know before Monday morning whether I need a kit or not. From all the posts that I have read, it does not seem to be the case. Any help would be most appreciated!
Man, you need DJ's specs. I had the same problem on my 2002. Whichever way the road leaned my truck would follow. Do a search, you'll find them. Print it out and bring it back to the shop. You'll notice it goes nice and straight after.
Club member since early 2002. The question I had was, do I need a caster or camber kit ?( don't remember which one the tech said, even though he's not the one that does alignments). I wish I would have brought the specs with me when I went.
No. You just need a tech that knows his job and has the correct alignment machine. If it is not a Hunter machine, he'll have problems.
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My Sequoia had TERRIBLE steering/handling until I had it aligned using DJ's spec's. Apparently, you have DJ's specs. Basically, DJ recommends specifications within Toyotas range but the caster is set at the top end of what Toyota recommends and it is to be set dead on, NOT within a range. I I recall DJ stating that a shop with certain model Hunter alignment machines should be able to do this alignment with no problem. I know there is NO KIT to buy. Hopefully, this will help.
Well, I went back to the tire dealer today. At first they were still claiming that the casters are usually welded, but they went ahead and followed DJ's specs anyway. To their surprise, it was an improvement. They also wondered why Toyota did not come out with a bulletin. I assume, like DJ, Toyota doesn't want any liability.
I also noticed 2 things after fixing the alignment with the new Bridgestone Revo's. There was a small vibration in the steering wheel after the first alignment. I thought it may have been one of the tires. It is gone now! The second thing, the Revo's made a slight knobby noise slowing down anywhere from 40 mph to a complete stop. That is gone as well!
The Bridgestone Revo's handle much better than the Michelin LTX M/S. It poured down rain the day I got them. I know the tires are new, but I used to run Michelin LTX M/S before this vehicle. Akauth was right. The Revo's are a tad noiser than the Michelin, but it is hardly noticeable at all. You really can't tell the difference, especially with the radio on. My last big test will be at the boat launch. If these tires hold up like they should, I think I will be saying goodbye to Michelin.
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