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Would different size spacers work on my Tacoma?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SailinTacos, Aug 17, 2023.

  1. Aug 17, 2023 at 4:37 PM
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    SailinTacos

    SailinTacos [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I recently just bought a salvaged Tacoma as a project truck and noticed it had some rear frame damage im assuming. Paperwork state "Rear Suspension Frame is crooked and needs to be aligned at bodyshop." I had the truck inspected and all is safe and nothing would be wrong just looks a little goofy. Ive already driven it about 20k miles and no issues. All the body shops near me are booked out till January, I was wondering if i added wheel spacers on the Drivers side of the truck would that be safe or should i just wait? I currently am running 1.25' Spacers on all 4. I was thinking of going to a 1.50 or 1.75 depending on the wheel difference. Would having one side of the truck on 1.25' Spacers and the other side on 1.50-1.75' work or will that be unsafe or damage my truck?

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  2. Aug 17, 2023 at 6:19 PM
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    BillyE

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    I don’t see how it would hurt anything.
     
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  3. Aug 17, 2023 at 6:28 PM
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    Tacospike

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    What’s the rush?

    what are trying to accomplish?
     
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  4. Aug 17, 2023 at 6:42 PM
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    We need pictures of your rear end.
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2023 at 9:12 PM
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    There isn't really any rush with it, I just want my truck to be looking 100%. Its more of a personal pet peeve when I look at it from the front.
     
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    I can get you those in the morning
     
  7. Aug 18, 2023 at 3:01 AM
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    BillyE

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    Little worried where this is going
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2023 at 4:07 AM
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    It looks like the truck would dogleg down the road. I wouldn't drive it too much before getting it straightened out.
     
  9. Aug 18, 2023 at 4:14 AM
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    I’ve already driven it 20,000 miles with the issue, and i’ve been behind it while my friend drives and the only thing i’ve noticed is that on the drivers side the tires stick out more, doesn’t look funky while driving down the road and no pulling of the truck at all. I have an appointment in February to get it straightened was just looking to see if there was a temp fix
     
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  10. Aug 18, 2023 at 4:22 AM
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    Sure, it would work. I wouldn't recommend it for long term or rough necking.
    The geometry of your truck will be off. Even though the truck looks funky the geometry is still on.
    A larger spacer on one side vs the other will cause a little more stress to the side that already carries most of the weight.
    Without a new alignment, and maybe with, it might pull funny or cause uneven tire wear.
    I wouldn't do it.
     
  11. Aug 18, 2023 at 4:34 AM
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    Gotta pay extra for that :anonymous:
     
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