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Tacoma Lean: any of you guys just say "screw it" and leave it?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Iowa10, Apr 25, 2016.

  1. Apr 25, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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    Iowa10

    Iowa10 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The 1" lean toward the driver's side bugs me since I raised my truck a couple of inches recently, but I'm guessing that sooner or later I'll get used to it if I just leave it alone. Most people probably wouldn't even notice it.......but I do, dammit!
     
  2. Apr 25, 2016 at 10:50 AM
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    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've left mine alone for damn near two years now. I'll eventually do something about it when I get coilovers.
     
  3. Apr 25, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    CHUCK W

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    Funny you mention that. I had a '74 FJ40 with the lean and an '07 FJ Cruiser with a slight lean but haven't noticed it on my Tacoma.
     
  4. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:12 PM
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    Skootter14

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    I cared initially, but with all the offroading, shifting bumpers after pulling people, etc, the 1 inch is only noticeable for me with a full fuel tank (driver side lean). When I take my Fox 2.5's off to redo them or something, I may offset the driver side a little better, but until then...def not worried about it.
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:15 PM
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    UBYBC

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    mines more or 1/2 - 3/4 inch lean (stock)

    Changes with fuel weight, so I said screw it, leave it. maybe will address with new suspension later.
     
  6. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    Bman4X5

    Bman4X5 There is no substitute for square inches.

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    I pretend it's not there, and that seems to have solved the problem nicely.
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    Arailt

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    I have .5" to 1" depending on fuel, load, etc. It bugged me at first, but now I hardly notice.
     
  8. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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    Taco Hunter

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    The rear of my truck on driverside is a solid 1" to 1 1/2" lower than any other corner depending on gas levels. Annoys me pretty bad but I refuse to spend the money on new leafs now after waiting so long for this slippery remedy letter!
     
  9. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:31 PM
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    httuner

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    I've noticed it, but after a while it seem to have gone away. Suspension must've settle or I could careless now lol.
     
  10. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:34 PM
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    steelhd

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    Been ignoring it for five years. Could correct it by investing in parts or trading my passenger wife in for a much bigger heavier woman. Neither option is very appealing.
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    PackCon

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    It's called a spacer.
     
  12. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:48 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Every Tacoma owner not on TW leaves it.
     
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  13. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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    BuddyS

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    Noticed it when I first got the truck, looked it up on TW, saw what an panty-wadding issue it was, and haven't given it a thought ever since.
     
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  14. Apr 25, 2016 at 12:57 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Exhibit A.
     
  15. Apr 25, 2016 at 1:14 PM
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    stbear

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    I just ignore that which is inconvenient.
     
  16. Apr 25, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    jbrnigan

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    yup!
     
  17. Apr 25, 2016 at 4:09 PM
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    3coma

    3coma my kid says my truck is "Boss"

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    Mine sags 1/2", and bugs me every time I compare sides. I have the spacer, but am in no hurry to install it until I get UCA's. I don't really need them, but like the look and added adjustability.
     
  18. Apr 25, 2016 at 4:32 PM
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    Jimmyh

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    I never even knew it was an issue until I saw all the hand wringing and crying on TW about it. It must really suck to be so OCD about shit that doesn't matter.

    Not an issue as I do not stand around staring at my truck and I can't even see it from the drivers seat.
     
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    Sig45

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  20. Apr 25, 2016 at 4:42 PM
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    Mully

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    Go jump it a few times, it will level out.
     

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