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Lose rear shock

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dezow24, Aug 27, 2022.

  1. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:09 PM
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    dezow24

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    Anyone have there rear shock come lose this lift was installed by my dealer ship that put it on the truck before I bought it brand new it’s there appearance package i was curious if it could mess anything else up I could fix this but I’m gonna drive it down there the way it is I already went in for one issue I was told to come back if it gets worse now this happened today I’m afraid to drive it

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  2. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:15 PM
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    mushroom_man7

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    That is installed improperly, go back to the dealership. its not the end of the world because your leaf springs is what holds up the truck. the shock just makes it more comfortable and more stable. also, learn how to use a period haha.
     
  3. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:15 PM
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  4. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:17 PM
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    It came lose I’m concerned they installed the whole kit incorrectly they are gonna go thru and re torque everything would this cause the truck to pull to the right I guess they gave it a alignment but it does not feel like that
     
  5. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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    Look at the other side and count the threads showing above the nut. It looks like they forgot to tighten that shock. Not enough threads showing on that one.
     
  6. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:22 PM
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    Probably had a lube tech install it
     
  7. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:24 PM
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    I regret selling my 1st gen Tacoma and buying this truck
     
  8. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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    What was your 1st gen truck?
     
  9. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:34 PM
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    Single cab with 280,000 5 speed 2.7 liter
     
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    Was it on a 4wd chassis or a lowboy?
     
  11. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:35 PM
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  12. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:36 PM
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  13. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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    I already sold it I bought from a old man in 2018 and drove it up till a few months ago and sold it for what I paid for it when I bought it haha
     
  14. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:41 PM
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    Good looking truck!
     
  15. Aug 27, 2022 at 7:43 PM
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    That is one hell of a run on sentence!
     
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    Yes, I had a hard time reading it, even comma's were omitted. I wonder if he talks nonstop like that as well?
     
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    Warranty! Use it....
     
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    Dry rotted crush bushings

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