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Alignment off after fender bender?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by djembefola, Dec 18, 2017.

  1. Dec 18, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    djembefola

    djembefola [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Backflip MX4 Tonneau Tube Steps Pro Grill Front/Rear camera anytime 110v in Cab 400 W anytime Interior LED Hondo radio knobs Kicker Tweeters JL Audio Stealthbox JL Audio Amp Partially debadged
    I was stopped waiting at a traffic light and the guy behind me just spaced out and ran into me. Sustained very minor bumper damage, and it’s at the dealer collision place now being repaired.

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    A little while after the crash, I noticed pulling to he right. Collision place says there’s no reason the alignment would be off after a little bump like this. I agree I can’t think of any reason... unless something was loose in the first place.

    Then I’m remembering I swear I saw someone on here talking about loose U-bolts from the factory. As I was hit mostly on the right side, with my foot on the break. What are the chances my rear axle is slightly askew due to loose u-bolts?
     
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  2. Dec 18, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    Trailer hitch looks like it took a blow. maybe more hidden damage?
     
  3. Dec 24, 2017 at 5:02 AM
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    djembefola

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    The collision guy test drove and acknowledged the alignment was off. Sent it in to the service dept, who printed an invoice for the alignment. But I got the truck back yesterday, bumper is good as new, but it doesn’t look like they actually did anything with the alignment.
     

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