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Bad camber after hard hit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2011GTACO, Feb 26, 2021.

  1. Feb 26, 2021 at 9:32 PM
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    2011GTACO

    2011GTACO [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Had a hard hit on the passenger side. Frame is all good but can’t seem to figure out how to fix this camber issue hopefully y’all can help me out with these couple pictures. Did notice the upper control arm bolt was bent and replace it. Also messed around with the camber bolt but didn’t do much.

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  2. Feb 26, 2021 at 9:37 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Bent spindle.

    Put a set of gussets on your next set if you're planning on more hits like that. :D
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2021 at 9:38 PM
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    m00seNUckLEz

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    What were you doing? You most likely bent the spindle.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2021 at 9:39 PM
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    Vegasstunts

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    Definitely bent spindle. Cheap fix if that's all that needs to be fixed
     
  5. Feb 26, 2021 at 11:02 PM
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    SunsetDiesel

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    Or sas with a truss lol
     
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  6. Feb 27, 2021 at 5:53 AM
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    2011GTACO

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    I was thinking the spindle too but it does not look bad best I can do is take it off and compare it to a new one.
     
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  7. Feb 27, 2021 at 5:57 AM
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    I agree with taking it off. As others said, most likely bent. Also take a good look at the upper arm and joint . Report back with the findings:thumbsup:
     
  8. Feb 27, 2021 at 7:36 AM
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    OP, maybe its the pics but I am seeing a bent LCA as well. You can count on a bent spindle. I would also take a closer look at the UCA tower because bending the UCA bolt may have also bent the tower mounts and tweaked the tower itself.

    If this were mine I would take every last suspension piece off that side. It is really not that hard, and then lay them out for closer examination.

    At that point, you can also remove the tire on the opposite side and use some string, or preferably a graduated steel tape, to establish common reference measurements on the undamaged side and then check the same on the damaged side, like the mountings of the UCA, etc. Careful measurements can reveal much.
     
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  9. Feb 27, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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    gotoman1969

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    This^^^^.
     
  10. Feb 27, 2021 at 6:28 PM
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    Stiffy62

    Stiffy62 From the Frame up.

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    You been here to long, When there's TOO MUCH TO LIST!
    I got hit about 3 yrs ago, bent the spindle. You couldn't tell looking at it. I got it off the truck and stood it up next to the new one, they had completely different angles. These trucks are notorious for weak spindles. Thats why it's one of the first things you reinforce if you go wheeling....or just plain driving.
    Stiffy
     
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  11. Feb 27, 2021 at 6:54 PM
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    daluvian

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    Measure the distance between the spindle were the ball joint connects and the tire and compare it to the other side but I agree it’s bent. If u want to confirm it’s easy with this method

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