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Bumper has a gap under taillight

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dampcufshh, Nov 21, 2021.

  1. Nov 21, 2021 at 11:36 PM
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    Dampcufshh

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    Why is my pic coming out like it's shot in the 80's

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  2. Nov 21, 2021 at 11:38 PM
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    Woodini

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    Because the 80s were The Best! It does seem a little more on driverside
     
  3. Nov 22, 2021 at 12:53 AM
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    vivid02

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    Do you have a filter setting on the camera?
     
  4. Nov 22, 2021 at 3:34 AM
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    This is very common on these tacomas. These bumpers are bolted on and they can be adjusted. You may need to watch a few videos on YouTube on how to do it.

    It may help to check the bed alignment as well (they come misaligned too :rolleyes:)
     
  5. Nov 22, 2021 at 4:03 AM
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    jmneill

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  6. Nov 22, 2021 at 4:06 AM
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    Yes you decide if I mean the taco or the pic or the ‘80s.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2021 at 4:08 AM
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    I’m surprised when I see a Tacoma with a bumper that isn’t slightly misaligned. It’s not an anomaly, I’m pretty sure it’s the specification. Seriously, look at the bumpers of every third gen most are slightly misaligned on one side or the other. I was fortunate enough to also have a slightly misaligned bumper since new, don’t want to be one of the weird rare dead level and evenly spaced bumper people.
     
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  8. Nov 22, 2021 at 5:07 AM
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    I've had 3 3rd gen's and none of them were straight. I fixed my first one. And just let it go on my last 2. Most people never pay attention and I don't let it bother me, if I need to I'll align it myself if it becomes a problem to me.
     
  9. Nov 22, 2021 at 6:45 AM
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    I have a steel bumper...….
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2021 at 4:53 PM
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    FLAK-TAC

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    I know I’m a little late to the party but any tutorials on how to do this? I just picked up my 22 OR and my bed is not aligned with the cab. OCD is kicking in.
     
  12. Dec 15, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    Might want to go to the dealership for that. I doubt they'll charge you since its under warranty
     
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  13. Dec 15, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    They are definitely getting a call in the morning.
     
  14. Dec 15, 2021 at 6:11 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Because of your drum brakes
     
  15. Dec 15, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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    mutely

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    Because that humongous black hole between your bumper and taillights is sucking up all the natural light.
     
  16. Dec 15, 2021 at 6:48 PM
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    My bumper is perfectly aligned. 4224974A-0D17-4062-8B94-147C5EE8D506.jpg
     

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