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OEM leaf spring shim measurement for 2018 Off Road ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by willtill, Jul 15, 2023.

  1. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:15 AM
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    willtill

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    I have a 2018 Tacoma Off Road that came with these OEM shims. Anyone know what degree shims these Off Road's come with?

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  2. Jul 16, 2023 at 4:35 AM
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    Anyone? Take a guess?
     
  3. Jul 16, 2023 at 5:36 AM
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    1 to 2 degree
     
  4. Jul 16, 2023 at 6:02 AM
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    Rule of thumb is 1 degree for each inch of lift.
     
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    Thanks for the replies.

    Agree that rule is 1 degree, per each inch of lift. I stuck an 2" AAL on my truck when I did the TRD OEM lift instead of the rear 1" blocks. Looking to get new shims for the differential, just was not sure if I should order 3 degree shim(s).

    Have a vibration now in the drivers floorboard, already did the ECGS bearing. Strange that the vibration is now showing up much later since I did the lift. Maybe (and I think) it's these OEM tires. Out of balance, planning to get new ones. But I'm also researching new shims as well. Already took my driveline angles and the front transfer case yoke angle and the rear pinion angle are waaaay off from each other (2.3 degree's difference after computation)
     
  6. Jul 17, 2023 at 5:25 AM
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    I put on new leaf packs for about 3" of lift. I put in a carrier bearing drop and a 2° shim and it's all good now. No vibes at any speed.
     
  7. Jul 18, 2023 at 12:31 PM
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    Wondering what you, that are feeling vibration, have your U bolts torqued to?
    After many mixed findings from 37 ft #'s to 110ft #'s.
    I settled around 90#'s.
    I was getting vibration in the 80's and a tugging feeling if I went lower.
    Also wondering are your U bolts vertical or do they lean forward?
     
  8. Jul 18, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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    Do you mean OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or OME (old man emu)? I don’t remember there being any OEM or OME shims or when I installed my OME Dakars. My kit did come with a OME carrier bearing drop kit though.
     
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  9. Jul 18, 2023 at 12:46 PM
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    OEM. My '16 come stock with shims, also.
    I put a 2.5"F and 1.5" rear block but only used the cb spacer.
    I honestly thought the shims served a different purpose but I'm always learning.
    Interested to find if a bigger shim is absolutely necessary.
     
  10. Jul 24, 2023 at 3:38 AM
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    U-Bolts are torqued to 52 ft lbs per the factory manual spec.
     
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    I honestly don't trust that. Torque is determined by thread pitch and bolt size. Are your aftermarket bolts the same as OEM?
    My 9/16's 7/8 nut. I upped to 100#'s.
    A coworker of mine, who has been hauling heavy equipment for decades,
    Tells me he cranks them on with an impact then tightens them with a breaker until they squeak. lol
    57#'s seems aweful light for bolts that are holding you to your axle.
    Just a thought.
     
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