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Rear axle not centered under truck?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AZMonkey, Apr 27, 2017.

  1. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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    AZMonkey

    AZMonkey [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Am I missing something????????????
    My rear tire on the passenger side sticks out much farther then drivers side.
    Actually a PRO owner pointed it out. It was the same as his truck.
    WTH? Have not seen it discussed. Does everyone consider it normal?
    Yes I checked bed alignment with uncalibrated eyeballs.

    What gives?
     
  2. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:04 PM
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    Humboldt_Homie

    Humboldt_Homie If you're not first, you're last.

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    Tighten the lug nuts on the passenger side.
     
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    R.Shaw

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    It's your bed alignment not the axle.
     
  4. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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    AZMonkey

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    That actually made me laugh. Should have expected. Lug nuts loose?
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:07 PM
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    So easy fix then?
     
  6. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:07 PM
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    The side to side alignment of your axle is dependent on the leaf springs and the mounting points on the frame. If you would like to know if its the axle or bed that is off, measure off of the frame rails.

    Most likely it is the bed.
     
  7. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:08 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    4 bed bolts. Loosen, reposition bed, tighten.
     
  8. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:18 PM
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    AZMonkey

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    Sleep deprivation not helping.
    I just now went out and measured off frame.
    It appears it is both axle and bed.
    Great build quality!

    I just had FJ Trail Team black wheels installed. They are 1/2 inch wider and offset a little more.
    It really shows now.
     
  9. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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    Pic's..
     
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