2006 Nissan Frontier 2WD what wheel alignment angles are adjustable?

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Hello

For a 2006 Nissan Frontier 2WD which alignment angles (toe, camber, caster) are adjustable from the factory, without using any kits, adapters / modifications.

Also what are the factory spec ranges for the toe, camber and caster?

Thanks
 
All of this data is available on the internet.

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All of this data is available on the internet.

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thank you , is this for the front or the rear? The toe isn't listed?

could you please share the link where I can find this?

also is the front and rear toe, caster and camber fully adjustable from the factory without kits / modifications?
 
thank you , is this for the front or the rear? The toe isn't listed?

could you please share the link where I can find this?

also is the front and rear toe, caster and camber fully adjustable from the factory without kits / modifications?
It's an unadjustable rear solid axle though subject to spring sag and leaf eye busing wear causing a rear steer condition.

On a A ULCA front suspension the caster/camber is typically adjustable with cam bolts and or shims.

What is the back story on this truck? Accident or just getting ready to visit the Alignment shop?
You will likely need new bushings on a 2006 in some positions/

- Arco
 
thank you , is this for the front or the rear? The toe isn't listed?

could you please share the link where I can find this?

also is the front and rear toe, caster and camber fully adjustable from the factory without kits / modifications?

The rear wheels are not adjustable. This is for the front end.

My advice is to take your vehicle to a shop and pay them the $80 to get the alignment checked and adjusted. There is good information in the manual that gives direction to the servicing shop on the preferred Nissan method of alignment so print it out and take it with you if you wish. They can either read it or throw it in the trash but at least you provided it to them.

To find your factory service manual, do this:

- Go to Google
- Type in the search box "2006 Nissan Frontier factory service manual"
- The first result will be from the Nissan Frontier forum "Clubfrontier"
- click the link that says "1998-2009 Frontier service manual downloads"
- click the pdf link in the first post and you can take it from there.

Suspension and alignment data is in chapter FSU (front suspension). There is no index listed on this link so you'll have to scroll. It's one of the drawbacks to utilizing free internet information I suppose.
 
It's an unadjustable rear solid axle though subject to spring sag and leaf eye busing wear causing a rear steer condition.

On a A ULCA front suspension the caster/camber is typically adjustable with cam bolts and or shims.

What is the back story on this truck? Accident or just getting ready to visit the Alignment shop?
You will likely need new bushings on a 2006 in some positions/

- Arco
thanks for the reply,

so all that is adjustable from the factory is the front toe

I am going to take it in for an alignment and wanted to get educated
 
The chart provided shows toe in degrees.

If you find how to adjust toe on a solid rear axle please share. ;)
thanks I can see it now, originally the view in my browser didn't allow me to see the tow at the bottom.
 
The rear wheels are not adjustable. This is for the front end.

My advice is to take your vehicle to a shop and pay them the $80 to get the alignment checked and adjusted. There is good information in the manual that gives direction to the servicing shop on the preferred Nissan method of alignment so print it out and take it with you if you wish. They can either read it or throw it in the trash but at least you provided it to them.

To find your factory service manual, do this:

- Go to Google
- Type in the search box "2006 Nissan Frontier factory service manual"
- The first result will be from the Nissan Frontier forum "Clubfrontier"
- click the link that says "1998-2009 Frontier service manual downloads"
- click the pdf link in the first post and you can take it from there.

Suspension and alignment data is in chapter FSU (front suspension). There is no index listed on this link so you'll have to scroll. It's one of the drawbacks to utilizing free internet information I suppose.
thanks for the details appreciate it!!!!
 
The front camber is adjustable. The earliest versions came from the factory with camber bolts. They stopped at some point. Its sort of irrelevant anyway because if they have not been moved in a long time there likely rusted into the bushings. The solution is to cut the lower control arms out with a sawzall, and replace the lower control arms using proper camber bolts. You can likely still get the OEM bolts, but there nothing special and lots of places sell them.

This is covered in the factory manual but everyone on earth including the shop or dealer will tell you there not adjustable. The old trick of the trade was to go to firestone and get a lifetime alignment. If the camber is out, replace the control arm and cam bolts then return. When they tell you after the second alignment camber is not adjustable - point out to them that it is.

There are how to's for all of this on clubfrontier and thenewx.org. Same setup on both.

 
The chart provided shows toe in degrees.

If you find how to adjust toe on a solid rear axle please share. ;)
With a properly built housing, you can have camber built into the tubes and then have additional adjustability at the rear hubs for more camber and toe. Or you can change the durometer of the bushings to make the rear end move one direction when going straight to take airflow off the rear spoiler, but then when turning left it slides to put air back on it to give more rear downforce.

But on a street driven vehicle it can be done with shims and wedges.
 
thanks for the reply,

so all that is adjustable from the factory is the front toe

I am going to take it in for an alignment and wanted to get educated
I stated in subtext that it is typically adjustable. Use of shims and cam bolts is SOP in a real alignment shop. But it should not require adjustment unless it was damaged or bushings are shot - in that case you need new bushing first - never align around a problem!

Toe is usually set to minimum degrees IN to prevent tire wear or feathering; Typically around 0.10 deg total.

Are you getting ready to have an alignment? Do you have excessive tire wear or steering issues?

Are you planning to lower or raise the vehicle?
 
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