Notices
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000) Discussion topics related to the 1990 - 2000 Lexus LS400

front end alignment

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 30, 2016 | 09:57 AM
  #1  
billydpowe's Avatar
billydpowe
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,225
Likes: 174
From: texas
Default front end alignment

Hi, I did not realize my left front wheel took most of the hit when the lady hit Judy, After I put the tires on I took it in for a 4 wheel alignment and the man said it was WAY out of spec's, so he aligned it up per spec's
here is the printout....Attached Thumbnails
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2016 | 02:04 PM
  #2  
djamps's Avatar
djamps
Intermediate
 
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 431
Likes: 17
From: CA
Default

It doesn't look like it was that bad actually. Camber maybe took a little hit but the rest could be considered normal wear and tear for the most part.
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2016 | 03:08 PM
  #3  
dicer's Avatar
dicer
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 98
From: ca
Default

The rear toe was a slight issue. The front toe is relative, you drive with the steering wheel cocked a small amount the toe is in spec what makes it show out is they center the steering wheel. I thought lexus ran with a bit on negative camber?
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2016 | 09:16 PM
  #4  
dicer's Avatar
dicer
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 98
From: ca
Default

Billy do you have a manual on the car? If you do could you post what they say are the specs? I'm just curious of the difference from a 92 to your year LS.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2016 | 07:59 AM
  #5  
billydpowe's Avatar
billydpowe
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,225
Likes: 174
From: texas
Default

just read the printout, it says it all
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2016 | 08:10 AM
  #6  
dicer's Avatar
dicer
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 98
From: ca
Default

Yeah but that is not the Lexus manual. The out fit could have slightly different specs, matter of fact those specs don't come close to my 92 manual.

Here is with out air suspension
Front camber 0.0 deg +- 45 minutes
Front caster 9 deg 10 minutes +- 45 minutes
SAI 8 deg 45 minutes +- 45 minutes
Total Toe in .2 deg +- .2deg
or toe in measure difference of front to back 0.0 to .160
The manual actually says .08 +-.08...

Last edited by dicer; Sep 16, 2016 at 08:33 AM.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2016 | 09:29 AM
  #7  
billydpowe's Avatar
billydpowe
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,225
Likes: 174
From: texas
Default

I have the manual, where is it listed and I will copy it... alignment is not listed.
or go to my website, my email is listed and send me your email and I will send the manual to you zipped

Last edited by billydpowe; Sep 16, 2016 at 09:38 AM.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2016 | 07:41 PM
  #8  
dicer's Avatar
dicer
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 98
From: ca
Default

I don't want the zipped manual, unless Lexus has released it so that is okay. The specs where in manual number 2 in Brakes and suspension.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2016 | 07:29 AM
  #9  
billydpowe's Avatar
billydpowe
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,225
Likes: 174
From: texas
Default

Originally Posted by dicer
I don't want the zipped manual, unless Lexus has released it so that is okay. The specs where in manual number 2 in Brakes and suspension.
here it is
Attached Files
File Type: doc
alignment1999.doc (24.5 KB, 103 views)
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2016 | 08:36 AM
  #10  
dicer's Avatar
dicer
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 98
From: ca
Default

According to that you can have toe out with the air suspension. Its the 1 mm +- 2mm or .04 +- .08 inches.
All interesting stuff. Thanks for the info
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2016 | 10:17 AM
  #11  
billydpowe's Avatar
billydpowe
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,225
Likes: 174
From: texas
Default

Originally Posted by dicer
According to that you can have toe out with the air suspension. Its the 1 mm +- 2mm or .04 +- .08 inches.
All interesting stuff. Thanks for the info
when I bought my shop, 1/1/70, it had a drive on alignment machine that we took out, none of us did alignments and never learned how, just farmed align's to NTB, our neighbor.. we only had 7 stalls + office and that kept my 3 workers busy..... hope it helped

Last edited by billydpowe; Sep 17, 2016 at 10:26 AM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
airahcaz
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
12
Jan 3, 2018 06:55 AM
DMPesso
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
42
Aug 14, 2015 01:29 PM
BoyOhBoy
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
10
Nov 24, 2014 04:14 PM
Moswift
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
Sep 8, 2013 01:30 PM
Lvangundy
Maintenance
5
Apr 8, 2003 10:33 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:16 PM.