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Tacoma lean?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cementtaco87, Jul 23, 2024.

  1. Jul 23, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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    cementtaco87

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    I got a 3rd gen with a 6” lift.

    purchased some leafs from Alcan for a 6” lift.

    one had a taller arch then the other.

    certain parking lots the truck leans to the side more then the other and that’s the side that has the shorter leaf.

    Alcan swears up and down it’s to accommodate for the “ Tacoma lean”

    driver side has the taller leaf.

    can anyone verify that all leaf springs for our 3rd gen’s that one will be slightly shorter for this Tacoma lean?
     
  2. Jul 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM
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    AaronArf

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    Most leaf packs do compensate for the Tacoma driver Lean, even the factory packs.

    The gas tank location is the contributing factor. You will be happy with Alcan , I had them on my last Taco.
     
  3. Jul 24, 2024 at 6:48 AM
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    Can always throw a 1/2"-1" block under one side if it bugs you enough. Every vehicle is a little different, gas in the tank plays a role for the driver's side too. I would measure center of hub to fender on each side with about 1/2 tank of gas, don't bend the tape measure and measure with it on level ground.
     
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  4. Jul 24, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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    I'd say if it's "certain parking lots" only,,, you are pretty darn close.
    You might measure and include those exact numbers for more help.
     
  5. Jul 24, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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    How much is it leaning? What kind of lift setup? Are your coilovers adjustable? I'd try to compensate for it by adjusting the coilover if the leafs didn't fully correct it.

    If you don't have adjustable coilovers, then a shim at the top of the driverside coilover should help. Thickness of the shim will depend on how much it's leaning, probably need something around 1/4" or so thick.
     

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