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TACOMA LEAN??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by stormtrooper77, Apr 19, 2019.

  1. Apr 19, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    stormtrooper77

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    Whats going on beautiful people, been noticing on my 17 TRD sport 4X4 i have about a 1/4" sag on the left side, does the dealership offer a solution like shims or would a leveling kit void any warranty?
     
  2. Apr 19, 2019 at 4:35 PM
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    jsinnard

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    How much gas is in the tank? Maybe try a sandbag on the passenger side?

    Tacos have been leaning since 95 when they moved the battery and gas tank to the drivers side.
     
  3. Apr 19, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Dealer won't care.

    There are some aftermarket shims that some folks use to compensate. To me that's only worth the effort at suspension replacement time.
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    Put a fat chick in the passenger seat. Bet it won’t lean no mo
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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  6. Apr 19, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    Tried and verified. :thumbsup: :anonymous:
     
  7. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:22 PM
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  8. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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    El Duderino

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    Just part of owning a Tacoma. You will quit caring and noticing it soon enough
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2019 at 2:10 AM
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    It's not unique to the Tacomas. My old Chevy Colorado, the S-10 before it, and other small vehicles have it. Ignore it. It's not hurting anything.
     
  10. Apr 20, 2019 at 4:31 AM
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  11. Apr 27, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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    magicroy

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    Does there have to be spacer put in rear as well or just front?
     
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  12. Apr 27, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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    Start with the front.
     
  13. Apr 27, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    Mine actually appears to be leaning to the right.
     
  14. Apr 27, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    Tullie D

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    My driveway has a slight crossways slope. That lets me change the lean back and forth easily. :anonymous:
     

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