In the 1st gens, first front end style. You can turn the steering to full lock and slide the rubber boots and remove the cam bolts. I have the energy suspension bushing on my steering rack and upper arms. If you jack under the lower /upper control arm mount lift up enoght to angle the cam bolt down just enough to slide out
Did you have to adjust the toe after installing those mate? Was wondering if you can provide the width of the front and rear tabs. That would be much appreciated.
I unfortunately don’t have the truck anymore, but I did take the truck in after installing these to get the toe adjusted. I honestly remember it hardly changing though, and camber was perfect.
That's a fabulous idea, especially if you have SPC UCA's that have totally adjustable balljoints! I've knocked my alignment outta wack a fair amount of times on my '01 Tacoma :D
Not be pedantic, but you should torque the LCA bolts @ride height with the weight of the truck on the arms. Otherwise, the rubber bushings are going to tear a lot sooner. But, if you already have Whiteline bushings installed, this point is moot. At any rate, nice video.
lets be clear on this, its not that youll never lose your alignment again. its beefing up the cam tabs over toyotas OEM tabs that are very prone to fail or bend.
When you installed the bolts in the tabs closest to the steering rack, were you not able to flip them so the rack would not have to be removed to adjust your alignment?
They’ve been great! My alignment was perfect and there’s been no accelerated tire wear. If you watch my most recent wheeling video, you’ll see I beat them pretty hard too, and alignment stayed rock solid
It’s helpful to know where an ideal alignment sits for your truck prior to installing the taco tabs just so you can Mimic the cam positions with the taco tabs…however you can definitely install them prior to an alignment if you think you know how to set it up. A shop may be able to help too.
I actually have a bunch of videos of that truck on this account, they’re just all over 5 years old 😂. Definitely check them out if you’re interested! That truck has an icon CO lift, Dakar leaves in the rear, and DP UCA uppers. It’s since been downgraded back to daily driver status, on 31s. Love that truck, have never owned a more reliable vehicle.
HI Seth. great how to video. What is the exact size of the key stock. I purchased 3/16 and its way smaller than the one you showed in the video. Is yours 1/4, 5/16 or 3/8? just want to make sure i order the correct key stock size. again, great tutorial.
So sorry dude, I'm realizing I misspoke in the video. It's 5/16th key stock. I'll pin a comment to the top to hopefully patch my screw up. Sorry to mislead you!!
The Keystock is actually 5/16", NOT 3/16". Misspoke!
It was obvious no worries
do you recall what size wrench was required for the front bolt? it seems i have nothing that truly fits it.
In the 1st gens, first front end style. You can turn the steering to full lock and slide the rubber boots and remove the cam bolts. I have the energy suspension bushing on my steering rack and upper arms. If you jack under the lower /upper control arm mount lift up enoght to angle the cam bolt down just enough to slide out
Did you have to adjust the toe after installing those mate? Was wondering if you can provide the width of the front and rear tabs. That would be much appreciated.
I unfortunately don’t have the truck anymore, but I did take the truck in after installing these to get the toe adjusted. I honestly remember it hardly changing though, and camber was perfect.
Would these work the same 07 toyota sequoia
Not sure!! I’d ask Poly Performance.
Is the keystock part of the kit, or red you jerry-rigging your own application???
The key stock is not part of the kit, but is a pretty common method of increasing the strength of these wimpy little bent tabs.
That's a fabulous idea, especially if you have SPC UCA's that have totally adjustable balljoints! I've knocked my alignment outta wack a fair amount of times on my '01 Tacoma :D
Agreed! I didn’t mention it in the video, but you’re right that getting adjustable uppers is a viable way to regain alignment fine tuning.
Great video. Need to find this for a 17 taco for sure. Sick of spending the money on alignment.
Thank you for watching! I’d contact PolyPerformance but I wouldn’t be surprised if their kit for the 2nd gen fit the 3rd gen Taco as well.
@@S0nnenberg just found some for the third gen on the ole inter galactic web. A mod for me for the winter time as well.
Great video!!! Keep them coming!
Thanks dude!! Have a couple more videos in the works, hopefully I can get them out soon =]
Loved it and gives me confidence to try it on my 00 Tacoma! Keep it up bro
Thanks man! Glad the video helped you out!
Well done tutorial, I need to do this
Thanks dude! I could imagine these helping you out for sure.
Not be pedantic, but you should torque the LCA bolts @ride height with the weight of the truck on the arms. Otherwise, the rubber bushings are going to tear a lot sooner. But, if you already have Whiteline bushings installed, this point is moot. At any rate, nice video.
Thanks for the tip!! Not pedantic at all, those little details are important.
I wish I knew how to weld….
Never too late to learn!
lets be clear on this, its not that youll never lose your alignment again. its beefing up the cam tabs over toyotas OEM tabs that are very prone to fail or bend.
By the way, did you have a lift on your rig?
Yes, check out the walkthrough video to see a detailed explanation of the suspension.
The lower control arms, are incharge of the camber correct?
Camber and caster. Front tabs set the camber, rear tabs set the caster.
When you installed the bolts in the tabs closest to the steering rack, were you not able to flip them so the rack would not have to be removed to adjust your alignment?
Currently the locknuts are on the steering rack side, allowing for easy cam-tab change out. Sorry if I showed it opposite this.
@Seth Mellinger Thanks for the help. Now, I don't have to install the steering rack to see if the lock nut will clear the boot.
No worries! Glad to have helped, that steering rack is a total pain to deal with!!
Just cut the old bolt to get it out.
Great Video Seth!! Mind if we add this to our product page to help future customers with the install?
I don’t mind at all! Thanks for asking, and I’m looking forward to putting these things through their paces this year!
How has it been driving? Any tire wear?
They’ve been great! My alignment was perfect and there’s been no accelerated tire wear. If you watch my most recent wheeling video, you’ll see I beat them pretty hard too, and alignment stayed rock solid
My truck got knocked out of alignment last trip. Do you recommend getting the alignment prior to installing the taco tabs?
It’s helpful to know where an ideal alignment sits for your truck prior to installing the taco tabs just so you can Mimic the cam positions with the taco tabs…however you can definitely install them prior to an alignment if you think you know how to set it up. A shop may be able to help too.
@@S0nnenberg yeah I figured get it done right then throw them on. Thanks
You mentioned your 2nd gen taco. Are you ever going to do a video of that truck? What lift is on there?
I actually have a bunch of videos of that truck on this account, they’re just all over 5 years old 😂. Definitely check them out if you’re interested! That truck has an icon CO lift, Dakar leaves in the rear, and DP UCA uppers. It’s since been downgraded back to daily driver status, on 31s. Love that truck, have never owned a more reliable vehicle.
@@S0nnenberg I just picked up a 2014 manual access cab v6, I'll check out those videos!
Awesome!! Great buy, I’m sure you’ll love it.
HI Seth. great how to video. What is the exact size of the key stock. I purchased 3/16 and its way smaller than the one you showed in the video. Is yours 1/4, 5/16 or 3/8? just want to make sure i order the correct key stock size. again, great tutorial.
So sorry dude, I'm realizing I misspoke in the video. It's 5/16th key stock. I'll pin a comment to the top to hopefully patch my screw up. Sorry to mislead you!!