ANOTHER taco lean thread

ROAD DOG · Jul 14, 2020

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Hi all - I know this has been documented many times already and I've been working my way through the forum with the search bar, but I wanted to share some of my specifics which I haven't really seen documented yet.

I picked up an 01 Xtra cab 4cyl 4x4 last year, and have noticed a taco lean going on. I measured ground to fender center and found some pretty significant differences:

FL: 34.5"
FR: 35.5
RL: 36.25"
RR: 37"

The truck has 220k on it, and only a single owner before me. He was a big dude (but not fat) and apparently did a lot of commuting in it - so my guess is the front left is just super worn out and also has some intrinsic taco lean.

I've also noticed that at higher speeds, (~above 60) the truck pulls right - I'm assuming this could be due to worn suspension? If I have others in the cab with me the pulling isn't as bad. Wondering if others have experienced that.

I'm starting to look into front suspension options (I think the leaves are in pretty good shape) to return the truck to stock hight or lift a little. It sounds like I'll also need a trim packer on the driver's side. There are plenty of threads on different coil and shock combos so we don't necessarily need to discuss that again, just wanted to get feedback on my symptoms.

Also, how is this as a diy job? Note, I'm in the northeast. There is rust.
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at 220k miles the front end could use some attention
ANYthing U do puts U right at mile 1...................on the way to where U are NOW!!

take it to the BEST Front end shop U can find

have them replace ALL components that are
Worn...... beat Up...... Aint Good

then drive & enjoy it

good luck

treyus30 · Jul 15, 2020

brian1649[OP] said: ↑

You would have used toytech coils with the bilsteins instead? On the front did you run into issues?
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No issues with the coils, good quality either way.. Looks like toytec/eibach springs are all backordered right now anyway.

On the rear I have issues with my new OME Dakar leaf springs. They top out with no load, and bottom out before the bumpstop. I'm not really sure how that got screwed up so bad since they're all supposed to be compatible parts. My ass sits high compared to my fascia, despite being 2WD and no front bumper/winch. Tbh I need help myself lol.

If you keep stock leafs springs you'll be ok with the bilstein pack. Really your decision rests with how much lift you want and how much weight you have.

https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/...-lift-shocks-for-1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-4wd/

https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/...ble-front-shocks-for-1995-2004-toyota-tacoma/

https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/...-2004-toyota-tacoma-1996-2002-toyota-4runner/

https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/...ft-front-coils-for-1995-5-2004-toyota-tacoma/

GsuEagle18 · Oct 7, 2020

brian1649[OP] initial post: ↑

Hi all - I know this has been documented many times already and I've been working my way through the forum with the search bar, but I wanted to share some of my specifics which I haven't really seen documented yet.

I picked up an 01 Xtra cab 4cyl 4x4 last year, and have noticed a taco lean going on. I measured ground to fender center and found some pretty significant differences:

FL: 34.5"
FR: 35.5
RL: 36.25"
RR: 37"

The truck has 220k on it, and only a single owner before me. He was a big dude (but not fat) and apparently did a lot of commuting in it - so my guess is the front left is just super worn out and also has some intrinsic taco lean.

I've also noticed that at higher speeds, (~above 60) the truck pulls right - I'm assuming this could be due to worn suspension? If I have others in the cab with me the pulling isn't as bad. Wondering if others have experienced that.

I'm starting to look into front suspension options (I think the leaves are in pretty good shape) to return the truck to stock hight or lift a little. It sounds like I'll also need a trim packer on the driver's side. There are plenty of threads on different coil and shock combos so we don't necessarily need to discuss that again, just wanted to get feedback on my symptoms.

Also, how is this as a diy job? Note, I'm in the northeast. There is rust.
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Are these measurements from the ground? What size tires?

brian1649 · Oct 7, 2020

From the ground to fender - 265/70r16 tires

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