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Rear end not level across bumper ***Fixed***

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nazlax10, Mar 2, 2018.

  1. Mar 2, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    nazlax10

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    So I'm trying to fix a lean after lift install and could use some help. I installed OME 90000s with 886 coils, OME 60091s, Dakar leafs (both are +spec), and a 1/4" drivers side top plate spacer. Front to back is great and so is side to side up front. However my driver rear side is about 1" lower than the passenger rear even with an empty gas tank. Any ideas on what could be casuing this, and/or how to fix it? Thanks everyone!

    ***Fixed by removing third leaf from the top from each pack and installing a 1/2" spacer under the drivers side leaf pack.



    Drivers rear ground to fender then hub to fender



    Passenger rear ground to fender then hub to fender



    Passenger front ground to fender then hub to fender



    Drivers front ground to fender then hub to fender



    Passenger leaf springs



    Drivers leaf springs


    Ignore all the POR15 peeling off haha. Let me know if you need to see any different angles or anything. Thank you.

    Edit- measurements were taken from the ground. The slab is level and all the tires are brand new with less than 500 miles on them.
     
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  2. Mar 2, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    wobble

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    I put one of these on my driver's side to correct that.

    Both of my dakars are also +.
     
  3. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    Was it level with your stock leafs?

    My truck is doing the same thing with the leafs I got from you
     
  4. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    That's not a bad idea however I already have 3 degree axle shims so I'm not sure if I'll be able to find a long enough centering pin for all of it. I guess it's worth measuring to find out. It looks like I'm off about 1/2" so that may do it!
     
  5. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:13 PM
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    As far as I know but I never measured it until after the lift. I think I would've noticed it if it was off before hand though.
     
  6. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    I'm running 3 degree shims too. Center pins I got from wheelers are long enough.
     
  7. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    Sweet, I'll try that out. Thank you! Any pictures of what yours looked like before you installed the shim?
     
  8. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:17 PM
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    IIRC, the OEM leafs off my 14 were side specific. One had white paint and one had yellow. I don't remember which side was which though. Someone with more knowledge can let you know. But it may be as simple as swapping them.

    Edit...
    I did a quick search and it looks like yellow is driver's side and white is passenger.
     
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  9. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:19 PM
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    No, but it was 3/4" higher on passenger rear. Now within 1/8".

    Correction, before I installed the 1/2" spacer.
     
  10. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:29 PM
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    Okay I'll give it a shot. That may actually help the front out too. The drivers side front is almost 1/2" shorter than the passenger front.
     
  11. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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    I used a 3/8" spacer on my front drivers side to get it level with passenger side.
     
  12. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:40 PM
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    I already have a 1/4" spacer there so maybe I'll just increase that. Would installing the 1/2" spacer in the rear drivers have the affect that I'm thinking and push down the front passenger side?
     
  13. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:43 PM
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    I doubt it.
     
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    Oh ok. Well so far the spacers would be the best option so far so I may end up going that route. Thank you!
     
  15. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:46 PM
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    No problem. Although I'm running a completely different setup than you are, I had the same exact problems. I had to get all sides even. Took forever trying different things to correct it. I just couldn't sleep knowing it wasn't level!
     
  16. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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    Which shim did you put on top, or does it even matter?
     
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    3 degree shim on bottom, 1/2" spacer, then leaf spring.
     
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    This is my life haha
     
  19. Mar 12, 2018 at 12:22 AM
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    So I took the advice of @wobble, and removed the third leaf from the top from each pack and installed a 1/2" spacer under the drivers side leaf pack. This worked great! My truck now rides smoother, and is perfectly level all the way around.
     
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    Do you think the 1/2 spacer would have done the job alone?
     

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