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Why is my vehicle leaning to the left?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Theproximian, Apr 27, 2017.

  1. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    Theproximian

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    If you stand behind the vehicle and look, there is a 1.25 inch difference in height between the left and right sides with the vehicle leaning to the left. Is there an adjustment for this? Please don't tell me my truck is a Democrat.
     
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  2. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:31 PM
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    It's the Taco lean. Rear springs are junk. Gas tank and driver weight are both on the left.

    I'm surprised a 15 is leaning that bad all ready. Have you been carrying heavy loads. Something as caused the rear springs to sag prematurely. I'd take a look under there and make sure nothing is broken.
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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    2" is pretty severe for Taco lean...especially on a 2 year old truck.
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    This fixed mine.
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:51 PM
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    Mine was okay stock. Needed the 1/4" when I did bilsteins.
     
  6. Apr 28, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    Is that an aftermarket adjustable shock? Did it come with the springs or is that separate? Where do you find those?
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2017 at 6:23 AM
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    Broken leaf springs?

    I know they say it shouldn't happen on a 2015 but on my 2014 the leafs are already sagging pretty bad and it was the 3+1 pack.
     
  8. Apr 28, 2017 at 6:26 AM
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    Hmm I keep my fuel tank full at all times and noticed my truck looking slightly cockeyed to the left side. I just thought my eyes were tricking me. Good to know this isn't so much the case.
     
  9. Apr 28, 2017 at 7:51 AM
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    It means you're twice as cool as a taco driver with only a slight lean
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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  12. Apr 29, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    This, mine was fine with 5100s on stock coils, just added new 5100s with OME coils, added a 1/4" on the drivers side and its level, 2" is a lot though.
     
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  13. Apr 29, 2017 at 12:04 PM
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    No, your truck has plenty of good uses. :pccoffee:
     
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    I have a 2015 and mine had a 5/8" lean when it was stock. I have adjustable kings now and the driver side is preloaded to correct it. They make spacers to correct if staying stock but I agree 2" is quite a bit of difference. Measure across the middle of the tire from the ground to the bottom of the fender to see how much difference on each side.
     
  15. May 1, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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    Correction. 2" was an estimate. I placed a straight piece of wood and level on the bumper and measured. It's an 1&1/4 inches. Still noticeable. Appreciate the input.
     
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    My 2016 leans roughly 1.5 to the left.
    I have delivered crates of leaf springs to Toyota dealerships over the years.
     
  17. Oct 10, 2020 at 9:01 PM
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    Can't believe that in this whole thread , no one suggested weight watchers.
     
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    It appears that my problem is in the rear. The front discrepancy is minuscule. I wonder if I could heat the springs and adjust them that way.
    As I said earlier, I have delivered a great many crates of leaf springs to dealerships, so evidently there is a problem .
     
  20. Oct 25, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    :eek: F no.
     
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