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Why Am I Not Level?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OldBayCrab85, Nov 5, 2017.

  1. Nov 5, 2017 at 12:22 PM
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    OldBayCrab85

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    When I got home today, I noticed my truck had a lean to the driver's side that I haven't noticed before. When I pulled out the tape measure the driver's side rear measured 36 3/8" from ground to fender and the passenger's side measured 37 1/2" from ground to fender. Everything is stock for a 16 OR. Any ideas?

    Passenger's side
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    Driver's side
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  2. Nov 5, 2017 at 12:23 PM
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    Unchained 5150

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    Just like every other Tacoma out there, it's called the Taco Lean. And usually when people lift they put a 1/4 lean spacer on the Driver's side
     
  3. Nov 5, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    This. It can also be made more obvious if you have a full fuel tank.
     
  4. Nov 5, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    medic2230

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    Like the others said. Taco lean because the fuel tank and the battery are on the same side of the truck. Passenger side is lighter.
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2017 at 4:52 PM
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    OldBayCrab85

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    Thanks guys! After measuring from the center of the hub, I have a difference of 3/4" which sounds about normal from everything I'm reading. On a similar note, sorry I posted with my hair on fire instead of utilizing that nifty "SEARCH" function. I'll do better next time.
     
  6. Nov 5, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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    A couple things
    It’s cool...at least you weren’t asking about the biggest tire you can fit on stock suspension.
     
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    image(6).jpg
     
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    What's the biggest tire I can fit on a stock 3rd gen that I don't plan on buying?
     
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  9. Nov 5, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    Should I buy an Off Road or Sport tho?
     
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    Buy the Off Road then ask about swapping hoods.
     
  12. Nov 5, 2017 at 11:00 PM
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    Why is the steering wheel on the left?
     
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    You got name wrong
    . It's Terd Gen.
     
  14. Nov 5, 2017 at 11:57 PM
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    Block or AAL's???? asking for a friend........:boink:
     
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  15. Nov 6, 2017 at 3:44 AM
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    This use to really bother me, just another Tacoma thing you have to live with, and Toyota could design it better but they don't give a shit. It's like that hot chick you always wanted and then you get her and wonder why?
     
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  16. Nov 6, 2017 at 5:07 AM
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    Most roads are sloped away from the center line to drain off rainwater so Toyota made the truck lean to compensate.
     
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  17. Nov 6, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    I keep recovery gear and stuff in the bed under my rolling tonneau and keep it on the passenger side and that mostly levels it out, but all Taco's on stock suspension have a little lean with a full tank of gas as has been mentioned. Many of them also have misaligned beds, uneven bumpers, etc., ;) I'm just living with it
     
  18. Nov 6, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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    It's even worse when the driver is 220 and the passenger is 130lbs. According to a friend.
     
  19. Nov 6, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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    Only 220?
     
  20. Nov 6, 2017 at 1:38 PM
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    Buy a sport and then complain about the ride offroad.
     

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