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Drivers side lean

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KK1566, Mar 15, 2016.

  1. Mar 15, 2016 at 4:45 PM
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    KK1566

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    I have a 2014 taco 4wd. Drive a lot of miles for work. It looks to me like my truck leans slightly to the drivers side. I think it may be from the weight of the full tank of gas plus my weight. I might be imagining this but I dont think so. I would imagine it would be some kind of suspension problem. Just wondering how I could fix it. If new shocks would do the job. Can someone help me?
     
  2. Mar 15, 2016 at 4:48 PM
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    This is what's known as taco lean.
     
  3. Mar 15, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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    Thanks for the help.
     
  5. Mar 16, 2016 at 2:51 PM
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    Do they make a spacer for the rear shock also or just the front?
     
  6. Mar 16, 2016 at 4:15 PM
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    Believe it's just for the front driver's side. Also, if you plan to get a lift a lot of companies (Toytec included, I believe) will include a Taco Lean spacer with your driver's side assembly.
     
  7. Mar 16, 2016 at 4:39 PM
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    Would just the front spacer do the trick? I just want to get rid of the lean.
     
  8. Mar 16, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    Yes. The part linked in post #3 is all you need. Just one for the drivers' side and you're gtg.
     

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