2nd Gen Tacoma Alignment & Cam Tab Upgrade Kit

Alignment Cam & Cam Tab Upgrade Kit Our Alignment Cam & Cam Tab Upgrade Kit is the only fail-proof way to make sure your truck stays aligned, forever! Unlike many other kits ours offers more points of alignment, properly shanked bolts, and nuts capable of withstanding severe vibration and shock loads with options for stainless steel hardware and greasable bolts. All this will ensure you can get everything set up correctly and reliably! Our kit is currently compatible with the following vehicles: Tacoma: 1st Gen Tacoma 2nd Gen Tacoma 3rd Gen Tacoma 4Runner: 3rd Gen 4Runner 4th Gen 4Runner 5th Gen 4Runner Tundra: 1st Gen Tundra (Please Read Notes) 2nd Gen Tundra Sequoia 1st Gen Sequoia (Please Read Notes) 2nd Gen Sequoia Other: 07-09 FJ Cruiser 10-14 FJ Cruiser GX 470 GX 460 How Does Our alignment Kit Differ? Development began over a year ago when we saw a need for a solid kit that 1) wouldn't roll around like the OEM cams, and 2) had more than 3 adjustment options. Many of the trucks we worked on would have benefited greatly from more options which in turn would allow for better stance and longer tire life. Enter the Octagon! By using an octagon we were able to allow for 5 points of alignment without compromising durability! One of the many awesome properties of an octagon is opposing parallel sides, so much like a square you will still have 2 solid sides contacting the cam tabs. We designed these octagonal cams to be a drop-in option for your truck meaning they do not require any modification to the frame. We also have a stainless steel option for those who live in rust prone areas or don't want to worry about painting the octagons. Weak Cam Tabs We found the cams to be great for any light to moderate offroading, but in extreme crawling or prerunning cases we noticed the OEM cam tabs would start to bend! We decided to take it a step further and develop a complete upgrade for the cam tabs. Our cam tab upgrade kit is laser cut out of 3/16" steel plate ensuring tight tolerances and high strength. This kit will require grinding off the old cam tabs and welding these in their place. Our cam tabs can used with the OEM cams but for best results should be paired with our octagonal cams. With these 2 options you should never pop out of alignment from slipping or rotating round cams again! Proper Bolt Shanking* Another key point may other options disregard are properly shanked bolts. Bolt shanking is critical for ensuring your alignment tab holes do not start to wallow out over the years. Under shear load (see the illustration), the bolt experiences force perpendicular to its axis. Bolts with proper shanking will provide tighter tolerances and with the absence of these stress concentration points will increase the bolt’s performance and lifespan. All bolts offered in our kit are properly shanked for a precise, tight, and long lasting fit. Holding it all Together Many similar kits use a nylock nut to hold everything together. As you may know there is not a ton of room between your cams and expensive steering rack. Nylocks perform fine however they are thick and only one-time use items. Any time you remove your nylcok nut you should replace it. For these reasons we opted to go with Stover nuts. Stover lock nuts are a one piece, all-metal nut. The locking action, created by distortion of their top threads, is said to be capable of withstanding severe vibration and shock loads. The physical size is also smaller than that of a nylock so you will have clearance between the nut and your steering rack. Any kit using a nylock will not properly fit between the cam tab and the steering rack. Probably the greatest benefit of the smaller Stover nut is that will be able to flip the LCA bolt around, making it possible to remove your LCA's without unbolting your steering rack! Cam Tab Alignment Tools We offer install tools for helping align the cam tabs on your frame. We use these tools in our shop and it will make installing your cam tabs much easier and quicker! These tools are 3D printed and are designed for TACKING THE CAM TAB PLATES ON ONLY. Do not leave the tool installed while fully welding the cam tab plates in. What's Included? Cam Tabs Only: X8 Cam Tab Plates X16 Cam Tab Keys Optional: Alignment Tool Octagons and Bolts Only: X8 Octagons X4 Bolts X4 Stover Nuts X8 Washers Octagons Bolts and Cam Tabs X8 Cam Tab Plates X16 Cam Tab Keys X8 Octagons X4 Bolts X4 Stover Nuts X8 Washers Optional: Alignment Tool Notes: 1st Gen Tundra and 1st Gen Sequoia owners: Due to how Toyota designed the frame on these models, installing Cam Tabs only requires grinding the factory tabs down. You do not need to remove the entire plate like on other models: Because of this, OEM alignment cams DO NOT work when installing upgraded cam tabs as the frame will be too thick for the bolts. You must run an aftermarket cam kit such as our Octagons and Bolts which are designed to work with aftermarket cam tabs. Please give us a call if you have any questions *Shanking may vary as bolt manufacturing is only accurate within 1/2". We try to ensure our kits fit all builds and usually go with the shorter end of the shank. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns. Disclaimer: Cam Tab installation requires welding and grinding of the factory frame. Installation should only be performed by an individual or shop with fabrication experience.