1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Rear Leaf Slotted Shims: Longer Bolts/Washers Needed?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MolonLabeTaco, Mar 30, 2018.

  1. Mar 30, 2018 at 12:21 PM
    #1
    MolonLabeTaco

    MolonLabeTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2018
    Member:
    #242953
    Messages:
    2,786
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dude
    N. Texas
    Vehicle:
    '12 DC 4x4 OR
    So I ordered some 3° shims, to fix my vibes @ ~20mph, and I didn't realize were slotted type.
    Like these here:


    I'm running the newest style Dakar rear leaf pack w/stock bump stops. Must I add washers or a longer leaf pack bolt to run these? The $10 spacer seemed odd to me as I've never ran any type of spacer w/shims before. Also, the $10 spacers don't fit the new style Dakar leaf bolts.
     
  2. Mar 30, 2018 at 12:30 PM
    #2
    REDdawn6

    REDdawn6 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2013
    Member:
    #96016
    Messages:
    1,547
    Gender:
    Male
    Redlands CA.
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma TRD 4x4
    When I did mine, I used the non-slotted spacers. After my research seemed better for me. I didn't want it to slip out at all. I did measure the stock Dakar center bolt and added the thickness to the spacers, for good measure. I went and bought new stronger "Allen Head" center bolts, easy to use and keep from spinning or scratching up a round center bolt with no head.
     
  3. Mar 30, 2018 at 12:31 PM
    #3
    REDdawn6

    REDdawn6 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2013
    Member:
    #96016
    Messages:
    1,547
    Gender:
    Male
    Redlands CA.
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma TRD 4x4
    Added. If it's too long after, you can cut it easily.
    I also think that slotted is cool but I wanted peace of mind
     
  4. Mar 30, 2018 at 1:00 PM
    #4
    MolonLabeTaco

    MolonLabeTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2018
    Member:
    #242953
    Messages:
    2,786
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dude
    N. Texas
    Vehicle:
    '12 DC 4x4 OR
    I intended to buy the type you did. :annoyed:
     
  5. Mar 30, 2018 at 2:15 PM
    #5
    Rujack

    Rujack Stop Global Whining

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2016
    Member:
    #194732
    Messages:
    2,447
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma TRD Off Road 6 speed manual
    Which center bolts did you go with? I may need to go this route also.
     
  6. Mar 30, 2018 at 2:58 PM
    #6
    REDdawn6

    REDdawn6 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2013
    Member:
    #96016
    Messages:
    1,547
    Gender:
    Male
    Redlands CA.
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma TRD 4x4
    Wheelers IIRC
     
  7. Mar 30, 2018 at 3:02 PM
    #7
    REDdawn6

    REDdawn6 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2013
    Member:
    #96016
    Messages:
    1,547
    Gender:
    Male
    Redlands CA.
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma TRD 4x4
    I forget right now I'm at work.. It's a easy to find size bolt. The place by me maybe Granger, had some. If you had to. Wait until you get the packs. Clamp, remove bolt measure,, buy locally or online.. Just try to get a harder than average bolt
     

Products Discussed in

To Top