Was told rear end bent!

Hello I went to have my 2010 taco alignment done and was told rear rnd bent!? There is no vibrations or rubbing noose and no fluid leaking at all. I parked it on a flat surface parking lot stepped back several feet and did a visual check. It appears my right rear wheel is tilted in slightly!? Rear tires seem to wear wrong. Another driver who was following me said it looked sideways as i was driving. Sorry if my explanation is to long. Thank you all for your rime.

 

sounds like you have been in a collision. is your rear axle aligned properly or has it shifted?

 

im guessing your rear axle is sideways?

only a couple reasons. your leaf springs popped out of your diff. there are little nipples on the leaf springs that pop into the diff and thats how the diff stays in place. never heard of them popping out. maybe if your u bolts got loose?

your diff was damaged and bent? seen that on a 4runner. it was hit in the rear right and bent the diff.

your frame is bent?

long shot, but your bushings in your leaf springs are very shot, causing movement?

 

Pics?

 

Check spring eye, main leaf, at front hanger end. They are weak and will bend at that point if rear tire was hit from behind. You may not know it was. You can compare measurements from center of front to center of rear wheels on each side. Tape measure will show difference .

 

First thank all of you for your response. I bought it used and ran a check on it. No accidents so it says. I'll try to get some pics. It has 187k miles runs great. It was a work truck. Maybe new shocks and leaf springs? Kinda hard to tell with the rust. Would be great if it were springs easy fix and less cash. You guys are great. Keep your ideas coming. Stay safe

 

Tilted in at the top or at the front?

Measure the distance between the right and left wheel in the four quadrants, Front, Top, Rear and Bottom. All measurements should be equal. If not it is bent.

"Another driver who was following me said it looked sideways as i was driving. "

Called dog tracking, caused by an alignment problem in the rear axle(s). Watch the video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cJ18D-r1BY

 

Thank you sir very helpful. So, its possible that there is a bent axel? Another post also states possible leaf springs. When i had the alignment done, they never explained what they thought it might be. My guess they didn't wanna deal with it. I'm going to replace shocks due to millage. I ran the VIN no recalls or accident showed. I'll try the measurements next. Open for ideas to save some cash. I think tilted in at the bottom. Thanks and stay safe.

 

As another poster stated above it is possible that the axle assembly has sheared the alignment pin on the leaf spring set and has shifted. An inspection of the axle to leaf anchor point it should be obvious.

 

That would be an easy fix my friend. Lots of rust under there ill look closer asap. I was in hopes it was up for a recall but so far i have crapped out. You guys rock. Stay safe. I'm not a great mechanic at all that, I'll leave up to you guys. Suggestions on rear shocks please and thanks.

 

Look on your local Facebook or Craigslist for

$120 2016-2023 Tacoma SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport Extended Cab & Crew Cab Pickup 4 Door, ABS Grille with 4 LED Lights, Sensor Cover & Letters, Matte Black

2016-2023 Tacoma used shocks. Lots of times people buy new Tacomas and upgrade the suspension. So you can get 4 shocks for $150-$200. Some people also sell thier leaf springs and upper control arms as well

 

Great idea! Thanks so much!

 

There was also a rear leaf spring recall for certain 2nd gen trucks. Check with your dealer to see if you may be eligible for that one.

 

Ok many thanks. I ran the VIN and nothing showed but I'll contact the local dealer. Can't thank you guys enough for your help. I'm trying to take best care of it i can. I'll tey to post some pics asap.

 

You can also use 3rd gen rear springs as well! Theres alot of take offs on FB Marketplace you can get fairly cheap, and change springs and shocks all at once!

 

I'll keep my eyes open. I ran the VIN AGAIN nothing shows as far as recall on springs or the frame. I'll keep searching. Thanks Sgt