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Is this taco lean?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Caboverpete, Mar 13, 2018.

  1. Mar 13, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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    Caboverpete

    Caboverpete [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ok so my truck measures 36.5 from the ground to fender on driver side with a full tank of gas and on passenger side it is 38 inches. Would a .25 top plate spacer make a 1.5 inch difference with ome 2887 coils on 5100s?
     
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  2. Mar 13, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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  3. Mar 13, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    Thats not the answer im looking for. Lol
     
  4. Mar 13, 2018 at 12:52 PM
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    lol I know, just saw the opportunity and took it. I cannot answer your actual question, but giving you free bumps for attention!
     
  5. Mar 13, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    Rob Daman

    Rob Daman The Taco Formerly Known as Hard Shell Taco

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    a lot
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  7. Mar 13, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    Center hub to fender .when you go to ground you introduce tire variables.
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2018 at 1:09 PM
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    23.75 in driver and 25.25 passenger
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    A spacer should give you double the thickness of lift
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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    Full tank of gas? Just read first post again. Check it at 1/2 tank and then at 1/4 . Then decide in top plate spacer size. I have 2 extra 1/2 spacers if you need one I'll do it in the cheap .
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2018 at 5:05 PM
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    1/4 in lean spacer will fix that. You’ll get 1/2” of lift.
     
  12. Mar 13, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    TacoJuan

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    This might help determine how much lift you’ll get... F902C164-B790-4FF1-A900-9CFB834DE92B.jpgalso, to fix the taco lean, whatever size block you get, double it and that’s how much lift you’ll get. I wanted a full 3” lift up front, i have the 5100s, got the 885’s and needed a 1/4” bock on the passenger side to get the extra .5” and a 1/2” block on driver side to get a full 1” to compensate for my lean
     
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  13. Mar 13, 2018 at 7:15 PM
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    Iv ordered the top plate spacer yesterday. It should arrive wednesday so il check after install and let you know. Didnt expect it to be 2" difference between sides:confused:
     
  14. Mar 13, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    b_r_o

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    Best advice for the taco lean is learn to love it
     
  15. Mar 13, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    I have one coming in the mail already. I did these measurements right after i stoped for gas so it may be as extreme as it gets.
     
  16. Mar 13, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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    Lol, my buddy pointed it out to me the other day and now i cant unsee it. Never noticed it but i just did add ome 2887s. Maybe they need to settle first.
     
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  17. Mar 13, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    We're the preloads even?
     
  18. Mar 13, 2018 at 7:36 PM
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    Both shocks were set to the 1st notch.
     
  19. Mar 13, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    Work in progress...
    I would drive it for a month or two before adding a spacer.
     
  20. Mar 13, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    Should it be aligned as is?
     

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