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3rd Gen Tacoma Rubbing after collision

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Thematt13, Jun 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM.

  1. Jun 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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    Thematt13

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    Heya so I made a prior post about a sound after my truck got repaired from a front end collision, I have since changed my wheels (from 275 70 R17 at -12 to the same tires on -10), but prior to the change, there would be times my wheels would rub on the fender liner on my driver side when I had the old wheels after the repair, but now it will always contact the fender liner. Any suggestions on what to look at? Prior to the collision the truck already had the same wheels but it never had any issues rubbing, I am wondering if I should take the truck to get an alignment done, it was a low speed collision that messed up the bumper. Also as mentioned, the rubbing is only on the driver side, the passenger side is fine. I also noted a difference in panel gap of the bumpers. Any suggestions on what I should look at? I am wondering if I should bring the truck in for an alignment. The last option right now if it cannot be resolved is probably to melt the area that is rubbing

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  2. Jun 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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    Tacosauro

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    Hard to see but I think you can just push that back in towards front away from wheel
     
  3. Jun 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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    Thematt13

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    Heya so I have tried this and it just keeps returning back to the same spot
     
  4. Jun 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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    Tacosauro

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    Probably missing a clip or something, it might have broken off. There are plastic clips inside and on the bottom also that sits into the bumper and holds that. Use flashlight to see
     

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