The point I'm trying to explain with spacer lifts and different coil springs is that some say you get 2" of lift, but some actually only give you 1" or 3". It's not what they say. A true 2" of lift with a coilover will have the same geometry as a spacer or coil spring as long as it is also giving you a true 2" of suspension lift. We need to make sure we're comparing apples to apples and not oranges, thats all. A truck with 1" of lift versus a truck with 3" will have different alignment specs. The Tacoma's are touchy with ride height changes, thats why we and other companies make the upper a-arms.
I also understand Toku's frustration, but I was never involved with his problem until now. I am and would have been more than welcome to work with his issues ... only if I get the opprotunity though.
SCEXPLORER: If Dave aligned your truck than you have nothing to worry about. He will not let a truck leave his shop with the alignment incorrect. You cant look at a tire to see the geometry. It may look positive because of body lines, fender flairs, etc. Only alignment tool will tell you if it's correct, which he uses.
In regards to having alignment cams close to being maxed out, its only a problem if the truck doesnt align. If it's aligned properly then its not a problem. Their are times when we design kits to have the alignment cams close to being maxed out. When you lift a truck, a lot of times the scrub will actually narrow the track width of the truck. By setting the lower arms out a little further we're able to gain some of that width back and improve the geometry and clearances. Like I said, having the alignment cams maxed out is only if a problem if it WILL NOT align, having them close isnt a problem.
Here is a picture of our jig fixture showing an example how you can have a slightly different tube length but still have the exact same geometry because the uniball cup isnt changing its dimension from the pivot points, but where the tube comes into the cup and vary slightly.
- Scott @ Camburg Engineering