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Tire Rubbing in Reverse

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tx_Taco, Feb 24, 2016.

  1. Feb 24, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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    Tx_Taco

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    Front tires rubbing only in reverse. Normal driving no rub. Anyone have any ideas? Should I take it back to shop for more alignment?
     
  2. Feb 24, 2016 at 5:56 PM
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    bring the castor numbers higher if possible.
     
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    We have no idea what wheel/tire/lift combo your running so it would be near impossible for us to diagnose over the internet.

    If you're 100% stock, you're definitely out of alignment and should take to the dealer immediately. There is no reason a brand new stock Tacoma should be rubbing in forward or reverse.
     
  4. Feb 24, 2016 at 5:56 PM
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    3" lift
    Usually the rubbing is on the front flap in front of tire. I take it you have a lift with larger tires.
     
  5. Feb 24, 2016 at 5:59 PM
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    Sorry boss 2.0 lift 285/70/17 nittos
     
  6. Feb 24, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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    I do but the rub is where the mud flap used to be
     
  7. Feb 24, 2016 at 6:01 PM
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    Post your alignment numbers. Do you have aftermarket uca?
     
  8. Feb 24, 2016 at 6:01 PM
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    With 285's you need a CMC.
     
  9. Feb 24, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    It's not hitting the cab mount. Just the corner right where the fender flare is inside the wheel well. I'll look for the alignment numbers and post in a bit
     
  10. Feb 24, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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    depends on how much lift he got and what his castor was set at. plenty are running 285s without a problem.
     
  11. Feb 24, 2016 at 7:10 PM
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    The first pic is passenger and second is driver side.
    Ok so had the wife reverse in both directions. The driver side rubs more than passenger. Took measurements and driver side is about 1/2in lower, will adjust coil 1/4 in. To compensate the lean. But it does look like I will need to trim the inner plastic and do the cmc.
     

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