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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 44Orr44, Jan 22, 2017.

  1. Jan 22, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    44Orr44

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    I noticed my front flaps sit 8 inches off ground and the rear ones sit at 10.5 and 11.75

    This doesn't seem right??
     
  2. Jan 22, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    Is there a question? Are you asking us to confirm if we have similar measurements?

    I dont have them but it makes sense that the rear sits higher than the front and one side is slightly higher due to taco lean.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2017 at 1:58 PM
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    Taco lean ???
     
  4. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    Truck leans due to the weight of the driver and gas tank, many people install a small spacer to help counter this. Try measuring the fender to the wheel hub and see the difference.
     
  5. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    Taco lean?? What is that??
     
  6. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:06 PM
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    I measured the height with the truck emoty
     
  7. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:07 PM
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    The driver side rear is 1.25 inches lower it is noticeable

    Should I tell dealer
     
  8. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:08 PM
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    I would take it to them, perhaps there is an issue with the spring pack
     

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