toy axle alignment

rover18 · Feb 24, 2012

Need to assemble my front axle finally! With new steering arms and 25mm pin upgrade I need to set the alignment. Can I do this without buying the kit from Marlin? Or is there somebody that can do it for cheaper than buying the kit? Or can I make my own kit?

Thanks,
Landon

Boonie Buster · Feb 24, 2012

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=674113&highlight=toyota+knuckle+alignment+tool

And because I want to use this new smiley.

:swing:

Mark m. · Feb 24, 2012

Man you guys are over thinking it. Put shims in till it feels right and run it. I've never had any issues with mine doing it this way.

TRG4runner · Feb 24, 2012

Mark m. said:
Man you guys are over thinking it. Put shims in till it feels right and run it. I've never had any issues with mine doing it this way.

Agreed... never used a stupid tool and never had any problems. Don't over think a simple thing. Tools are for tools :redneck:

ain'tstuckjustresting · Feb 25, 2012

I use a $5 fish scale from walmart and try to use equal shims top and bottom.

Close enough..........

Corey Y · Feb 25, 2012

The shims also align the shafts in the housing.

2DoorRunner · Feb 25, 2012

Mark m. said:
Man you guys are over thinking it. Put shims in till it feels right and run it. I've never had any issues with mine doing it this way.

This

Save the fancy **** for diffs and engine internals.

rover18 · Feb 29, 2012

I'm new to toy axles, obviously, but what is the purpose of the shims? To keep pressure off of the trunion bearings?

ain'tstuckjustresting · Feb 29, 2012

Tapered bearings need preload to spread the load evenly. Shims adjust the preload and are used to center the knuckle relative to the housing. :awesomework: