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Crashed my taco, need Help!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Munoz408, May 1, 2024.

  1. May 1, 2024 at 6:38 AM
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    Munoz408

    Munoz408 [OP] New Member

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    Hello everyone I'm new here!
    I crashed my 2015 a couple weeks back, icy roads. Managed to hit my passenger side pretty hard. Kicked out the wheel, pointed right while driver side wheel was straight. Upon first inspection i didn't seem the find anything damaged, cracked, nor bent. I had a couple people check it out but nobody really had an clue..
    I've now since then have replaced, LCA, UPA, steering rack and pinion, outer tie rods, and bought a used knuckle assembly which in fact came with wheel bearing. My wheel is still bent, i haven't gotten an alignment. Could it just be that?
    (Picture with the snow was day of the accident)IMG_1055.jpg IMG_0757.jpg
     
  2. May 1, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    doubt that’s alignment.

    inspect what the components mount to. UCA mounts to tower.

    LCA mounts to cam tabs. The stock cam tabs are made of toilet paper. And probably weaker than the coil bucket.
    The stock cam tabs can be damaged during an alignment let alone an impact.
     
  3. May 1, 2024 at 1:11 PM
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    Musubi3

    Musubi3 Well-Known Member

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    If it's not obvious on what's causing the issue, start looking at or taking measurements of components to things that aren't damaged and compare to the other side. That may help. Or, take to a local mechanic to lift and see things better.
     
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