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Tacoma Lean

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

  1. May 4, 2022 at 9:53 AM
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    charvey

    charvey [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone figured out how to fix the Tacoma lean. I've installed the left front strut spacer and thinking about a 1/4 block under the left rear to compensate... I'm tired of the left lean...
     
  2. May 4, 2022 at 10:20 AM
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    CaptAmerica

    CaptAmerica Asphalt Avenger! TTC#13

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    If it ain't leaning, it isn't a real Tacoma. Consider this proof that you're not driving a Harbor Freight knock-off.
     
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  3. May 4, 2022 at 10:22 AM
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    _FREEDOMTACO

    _FREEDOMTACO Brewmaster

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    :rofl::amen:
     
  4. May 4, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco My truck identifies as a Prius.

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    Oh look, another mod....
    I've embraced it as "My gang-stah lean".

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. May 4, 2022 at 10:34 AM
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    charvey

    charvey [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Not sure why Toyota hasn't addressed this issue yet. I've looked into replacing my lift kit with Ironman 4x4 America set up that compensates the lean issues. Not wanting to keep dropping cash over and over to get this done and over with.
     
  6. May 4, 2022 at 10:39 AM
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    TheSortaHawaiian

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    Does anyone notice it that much that it's even an issue? This is one of those non-issues people just feel like modding. You're just dropping cash on it even though there isn't a real need to.
     
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  7. May 4, 2022 at 10:43 AM
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    charvey

    charvey [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I believe if you can see the lean with your own eyes then its an issue. We all spent the big money for the truck and want it right.
     
  8. May 4, 2022 at 10:44 AM
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    Jtac15

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    Omg. My 2015 had it and now my 22 has it. I thought it was just my luck. Didnt know it was a thing
     
  9. May 4, 2022 at 10:47 AM
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    Captqc

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    Let’s see… battery on the left side, fat ass driver on the left side, gas tank on the left side…. Can’t imagine what the problem is!:rofl:
     
  10. May 4, 2022 at 10:59 AM
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    LiquidArrogance

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    I've been quite happy with my IM kit... and their customer service. They had an issue where a batch of leaf springs went out with bolts installed backwards. I unfortunately got a set from the bad batch and after offroading with the kit had a pretty gnarly gash in my fuel tank. IM owned their mistake and paid for fuel tank replacement at the dealership... which wasn't cheap.
     
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  11. May 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    SR-71A

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    Nope. No one. Its the world greatest mystery to date :D
     
  12. May 4, 2022 at 11:08 AM
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    mic_sierra

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    Fixed it for you.

    LeanBack.jpg
     
  13. May 4, 2022 at 1:21 PM
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  14. May 4, 2022 at 2:20 PM
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    All is true except the far ass driver part
     
  15. May 4, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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  16. Apr 3, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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    I installed a General Springs heavy duty leaf spring on the driver side only. I went from driver side 2.5" low to driver side 1/4" high. I'm happy.
     
  17. Apr 3, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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    I’m a new Tacoma owner and I can’t see a lean.
     
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  18. Apr 4, 2024 at 6:35 AM
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    gumbine

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    I noticed the lean on my 23 trdor, but after I got a cap I dont see it anymore. Maybe the extra weight on the bed evened it out somehow
     
  19. Apr 4, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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    Ronk44

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    What lean? My wife in the passenger seat with her purse, dog moving in back seat, and some Walmart groceries, go figure!
     
  20. Apr 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    You do realize that even if you tweaked the suspension such that it was perfectly level when you are looking at it, the moment you sit in the drivers seat it's going to be leaning again?
     
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