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Feel a Weight Shifting When Braking etc

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Priddle, May 18, 2021.

  1. May 18, 2021 at 7:12 AM
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    Priddle

    Priddle [OP] And now for something completely different....

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    Hi folks,

    Lately I've been feeling like a weight is shifting around when braking or offroading over rough terrain. I thought the spare may be loose but it's tight. The bed appears secured to the frame. The bed was loose once before but it just rattled. I tightened it up and no issues after. It feels like there's a tire rolling forward and backward in the bed but to a much lesser extent. Anyone have any ideas?

    Thanks
     
  2. May 18, 2021 at 7:59 AM
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    Make sure your ubolts are tight. About 85ft lbs I believe.
     
  3. May 18, 2021 at 8:47 AM
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  4. May 18, 2021 at 9:49 AM
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  5. May 18, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    If it’s when off-road, gotta be the ice chest with beer in it for sure. :D
     
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  6. May 22, 2021 at 6:35 AM
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    Priddle

    Priddle [OP] And now for something completely different....

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    Removed the cooler full of beer but still felt it. Figured it out after, the driver-ride rear Icon shock is shot. Needs rebuilding. The shifting I am feeling is the leaf spring with no working shock.
     
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