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Rear tire/axle alignment

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by redbull9944, Mar 22, 2016.

  1. Mar 22, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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    Question for you lifted guys...

    I'm running 1 inch blocks in the rear and TRD Pro wheels and notice that the passenger side tire sticks out further than the driver side by maybe 3/4 inch. Anyone else notice this? My passenger side tire is about flush with the fender flare but the driver side sits inside the flare...

    Ideas? Does this have to do solely with Taco lean or do the axles sit like that from factory?
     
  2. Mar 22, 2016 at 9:49 AM
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    My first thought is, misaligned bed.
    There's been a couple of them on here.
     
  3. Mar 22, 2016 at 9:51 AM
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    My bed seems to be aligned just fine. All gaps are even
     
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    :notsure:Maybe try measuring from the frame rail to the outer edge of the wheels on each side of the truck. At least you'll know if it's the suspension or the bed.
     
  6. Mar 22, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    I accidentally destroyed my phone. The phone I'm using temporarily doesn't have a good enough camera to show anything. Like I said, the passenger side rear wheel sits flush, or just outside of the fender, while the driver side sits just inside. I can tell there is a little bit of taco lean there, but wanted to know if anyone running a similar setup could tell if their axle sat the same way.

    I first noticed this the night I was putting my lift on, while I was still on stock suspension. I think it would be easier to tell if you were running aftermarket wheels that pushed the stance out further
     
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    I would think if it's your drivetrain/suspension you'd have some vibes or something.
    Take any measurements from the frame to wheel?
     
  8. Mar 22, 2016 at 9:59 AM
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    Nothing noticeable. I'll try to get pics or measurement ASAP. Was really hoping someone would have the same setup and confirm to me it's just driver side lean that's making it look that way. I talked to my mechanic buddy and he said it looks a little off but not to worry about it. I just want to know if it's normal
     
  9. Mar 22, 2016 at 10:18 AM
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    Just a quick hit the wheels you have on are stock? or other? maybe the offset is different?
     
  10. Mar 22, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    The wheels I'm running are Genuine Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro wheels
     
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    For what it's worth, I measured mine for you; I'm stock, btw.

    -Passenger side tire sits out from frame 1/4" more than driver side tire.
    -Passenger side tire sits out to fender 1/4" more than driver side.
     
  12. Mar 22, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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    So your passenger side sits out further too then! I think my concern was emphasized by the lean of the vehicle, especially once you lift it. That's good to hear!
     
  13. Oct 7, 2016 at 4:34 PM
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    I just put wheels on my truck and I have this same exact issue. My bed seems to be aligned fine, maybe slightly off but not enough to explain the issue with the wheel. What ever happened with your issue?
     
  14. Oct 7, 2016 at 4:36 PM
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    take the block out and see if the issue goes away.
     
  15. Oct 7, 2016 at 4:47 PM
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    Did you do anything to correct this?
     
  16. Oct 7, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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    No.
    In fact, I'd completely forgotten about this post.
     
  17. Oct 8, 2016 at 1:46 AM
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    I didn't do anything about it. My alignment is fine. My bed is also aligned. It really doesn't bother me, I might bring it up at my 10k service but it's possible that it's just the way the truck is built
     

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