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Taco Lean Increase

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Voltron4x4, Feb 20, 2020.

  1. Feb 20, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    Voltron4x4

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    Recently noticed a noticeable increase on the drivers side lean, at least 2-3in. I have a medium Dakar pack in the rear and 885s up front with the spacer. Anything I should look for in specific? Took a quick glance and everything is in place and ride is fine. Thanks for any advice.

    Passenger: 24.5
    Driver: 22.25

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  2. Feb 20, 2020 at 3:50 PM
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    SocalTaco15

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    Broken coil spring on the drivers side?
     
  3. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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    Voltron4x4

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  4. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    Voltron4x4

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    Front is pretty even and ride it fine...
     
  5. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    whatstcp

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    sounds like a good ole flat dakar leaf springs. Happens to them sometimes. If you are the original purchaser see if you can get them replaced
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    The pack is probably junk at this point if there is THAT much lean.

    The only other thing which you could be looking at is body mounts, but I doubt they are bad enough to the point where they are causing THAT much lean.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:25 PM
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    JasonLee

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    Measure the distance between the top of the leaf springs near a u-bolt to the bottom of the frame.
    This will at least give you an idea if the height difference between sides is due to the leaf springs or something else like the body mounts.
     
  8. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:32 PM
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    Voltron4x4

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    Yeah I remember hearing about this. Fortunately I am the original and used Headstrong. Will need to make sure somehow I guess...
     
  9. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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    Forgot to mention the measurements are from under the fender to the center of the wheel. Will take a look at this distance too.
     
  10. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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    Funny, I too noticed a big drop on the driver side that started about a 2-3 months ago. I was just going to suggest measuring between the top of the axle tube and the bottom of the frame rail. I did this on both sides and I'm 1/2" lower on the driver side.
     
  11. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:36 PM
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    If I remember right, mine was 11.75 and 11.25. Which dakars do you have? I'm on the Cs047's for a few years now. Wondering if you have the same and how long you've had them.
     
  12. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:36 PM
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    On the dakar leafs they have 3 ratings painted on top of the leaf. + , - , 0.

    + = over spec
    - = under spec
    0 = at spec

    Mine arrived 1 at 0 and the other at +. I installed the + on the driver side as that side is heavier on a taco. I got perfect side to side lift. I would check the top of your leafs and see what spec you have and on which side.

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  13. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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    how long have you had them? sorry you're going through this. I just installed the medium duty leaf pack about 2 months back. just checked mine and both have a - symbol on them. guess that's a good sign.
     
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  14. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    Emailing Headstrong now. They were great when purchasing this complete lift. @HeadStrong Off-Road
     
  15. Feb 20, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    Thanks! Triple check this when installing them, just checked again. + is on the Driver Side and 0 is on the Passenger Side.
     
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    Since Nov. 2018.
     
  17. Feb 20, 2020 at 5:26 PM
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    I’m at 1/2 also, I believe. Even with 1/4 inch difference in my coilover adjustments.
     
  18. Feb 20, 2020 at 7:11 PM
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  19. Feb 20, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    I wonder if it's the newer leaf springs OR the 2nd gen ones because my 1st gens haven't sagged unevenly. They do have that beautiful S-arch like @Red Baron loves on his truck, but are holding the weight of the camper and I don't have any bro rake.
     
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  20. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    :fistbump: I know I gave the OG pack still with out the add a leaf they offered for more weight capacity, and these things have almost 115k on them.

    @Voltron4x4 you don't have a blown shock somewhere or possible broken main leaf do you, I should also ask is your lean only in the back of the truck?
     

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