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Tacoma Lean

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KPCain, Jun 17, 2018.

  1. Jun 17, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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    KPCain

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    I have a procomp 3x1 lift kit on my 2018 TRD OR and was wondering if anyone has tried installing a 1 1/2 inch block on the driver side rear while leaving the 1 inch on the passgr side rear to help with the look. I have about 3/4" difference right now in rear to rear measurement. Back to front it's even on passenger side but on driver side without me in it, the front is 3/8" higher. I am aware this isn't the proper fix but a bit worried about potential damage. Thanks
     
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    i put a 1/4 spacer on top of my coil over on my driver side on my 2nd gen it fixed it dunno about using two diff size blocks though o_O
     
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  3. Jun 17, 2018 at 9:41 AM
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    Yeah, the shop that installed the lift wasn't too keen on the idea...said it changed the balance of the vehicle or something. I've never owned a 4x4 before now and certainly know nothing about lifts. Just don't like the look, especially after spending so much.
     
  4. Jun 17, 2018 at 10:06 AM
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    1/4” spacer on top of the driver side coil over fixed mine.
    Spacers, blocks, etc, will work 2 per 1 up front and 1 per 1 in the rear.....so 1/4” will yield 1/2” in the front.
     
  5. Jun 17, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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    Still same on 3rd gen... not sure what the OP is trying to accomplish however prolly not the first try with something like that.

    OP - search "taco lean" here @ tacomaworld.
     
  6. Jun 17, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    How are you determining the lean?

    If I measure from the ground to the top of the fender well my truck appears to me 3/4” lower on the driver side yet when I run a level down the truck it’s sits perfectly flat from the tailgate to the hood.
     
  7. Jun 17, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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    Ok thanks guys; I'll check it out. Guess I didn't explain myself very well. The driver rear is 3/4" lower than passgr rear. The driver side front is 3/8" higher than driver rear. If I raise driver rear 1/2"...I was wondering if that would correct ( at least a little) the weird lean I have without any unforseen mechanical problems etc.
     
  8. Jun 17, 2018 at 10:53 AM
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    I was measuring from level floor to bottom of fender well.
     
  9. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    I would just leave it, as you can see in my photos below, the Taco "leans" yet is perfectly level. I wouldn't hassle with spacers.

    IMG_2642.jpg IMG_2643.jpg IMG_2644.jpg
     
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    Thanks for your input. I will probably take your advice as mine is level also. Just had some difficulty with appearance.
     
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    Be sure one of your body mounts isn't broken/cracked or mis-aligned.
     
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    Did the spacer with the lift kit sits great
     
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    Bringing to the dealer this week. I'll ask them to check. Thanks
     
  14. Jun 17, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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    OP by the front not being perfectly level the height difference transfers to the rear, so I think visually you can tell the rear is off. By adjusting the front that should also make the rear sit at a more even stance, probably won’t be “perfect” but prob will be better than what you’re seeing.
     
  15. Jun 17, 2018 at 1:26 PM
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    yeah I've heard others talk about doing that...but paid $670 for the first lift and now need more and another alignment...just hoped there was a cheaper or easier way. Would've thought the shop doing the lift would've known that and made the thing right the first time...they came highly recommended. Thanks
     

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