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Potential damage from snow recovery.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by myn75, Jan 4, 2022.

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  1. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:17 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    I think you are overthinking and worrying way too much about this. The truck looks and drives fine, yes? If for some reason the frame has been bent, but by such a tiny amount that it’s not noticeable, what’s the worst thing that could happen if you just relaxed and drove it?

    Do you think your frame came perfect from the factory? It did not. All engineering and manufacturing has acceptable tolerance for imperfection.

    Also remember that steel is very good at bending and returning to its original state. It takes quite a bit to get it to deform plastically. I also suspect that the hitch was designed to fail before the frame.
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:23 PM
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    You are fine man... no need to take it to shop.
    There is no way enough force was generated during the pull to bend the frame. If it did, it is so minuscule that it wouldn't cause any issues as evidenced by math above. Good luck and have fun!
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:30 PM
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    Yes, I too hope you thanked them @myn75 for getting you out.

    Does your truck ride any differently now? If not, it's all good
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:32 PM
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  5. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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    what do i look for other than steering/tracking and ride smoothness
     
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  6. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:35 PM
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    GPS tracking devices and bombs.
     
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  7. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:37 PM
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    funny enough it was here on TW where i read about people being rear ended slightly on thier hitch and insurance swapped the whole frame out because it cannot be cold straightened.
     
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  8. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:38 PM
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    gps tracker, yes. bomb, gas tank(?)
     
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  9. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:42 PM
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    I do not understand your point. A rear end collision is quite different than a recovery.
     
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  10. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:48 PM
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    shock load, with the addition to it being off center on the portion(s) of the frame known for bending. i was shifted out of my seat and it felt like when someone bumps into you in city traffic as i have felt that before. and again its just speculation.
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:53 PM
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    I suspect you think your recovery was uniquely violent, but I’ve not read anything to suggest to myself that it was. Relax. What’s the worse thing that could happen?
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2022 at 4:05 PM
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    You've gotten a lot of good advice here, although not the commiseration you seem to need. It's impossible to determine whether damage was done without having it checked out. Which, were it my truck & I had concerns, I would have done immediately rather than eventually.
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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    I was on the other end winching the Jeep out with @Kwikvette. Lol

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  15. Jan 5, 2022 at 4:11 PM
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    jesus, im not looking for commiseration or 'thoughts and prayers' just advice. which i have been getting and am greatful for. I guess people just think that because they've dug through my post history but thats just the type of person i am lol. if anything saying "sorry bro" probably makes it worse because it affirms what i was worrying about lmao...
     
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    Sending you *Hugs and Prayers*
     
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    If you really have concerns, take it to a "collision alignment" shop. Although, I think most Tacomas will be a bit 'off' from frame twist, anyway.
    If it's tracking like before, you're good, imo.
     
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  18. Jan 5, 2022 at 4:25 PM
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    Still haven't chilled out with this and got back to driving? Now were talking rhombus-like shift....

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    You have 7 pages of advice. Have they met your needs?
     
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    i count maybe 3 or 4 pages of useful information the rest is just roasting and memes. but people will say what they want and thats fine
     
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