Taco lean questions

My 2004 Tacoma 4WD has a noticeable driver’s side lean. (Common I know). I have searched the forum a bunch but I have questions for those more knowledgeable.
1) what spacers do you recommend. Motofabs look reasonable. I’m not opposed to self-fabrication but would need detailed advice.
2) How doable is this for someone who has some mechanical ability but more often defers to professionals.
3) are there any links available for “how to do”. I’ve searched YouTube to no avail.
Thanks in advance.

 

Any brand should be fine. I'm sure they're all just a chunk of aluminum. Haven't run one in a while but I believe the most common is 1/4" .

 

I put a 1/2” spacer on mine to combat the “Taco Lean” and it gave me a 1”rise in total. Worked out perfectly. The only sketchy part was using the spring compression tool I rented from Autozone… there’s a whole lotta pressure on the assembly when u tighten it down, be careful. Definitely use gloves and eyepro. I ended up snapping one of the compression tools and it gave way with a tremendous amount of force. It’s a total DIY project, but just be wary of what you’re doing and watch some videos on it first. Good luck

 

NEVER use aluminum as it is a pliable metal. Steel only, unless you want future troubles.

 

Hmm, I had Toytec on mine previously which were aluminum and didn't notice any issues. Had them on for about 6 years. Looks like Icon uses steel. So if it's a concern for someone, I guess they'll have to choose based on their research.

 

I appreciate the advice. Anyone have a link to some videos?

Thanks

 

I have toytec Aluma coil-overs sure but any spacer I used was steel.
Here are my 2.5 degree shims to fix pinion angle. They are steel shims

 

I can't remember what my shims were. They may have been steel. I was referring to the front spacer. I assumed that's what was in question from the OP.

 

This is pretty much what I put on:
https://www.supremesuspensions.com/products/copy-of-2005-2018-toyota-tacoma-0-5-front-driver-side-spacer-lift-kit-2wd-4wd?variant=21599898468432&gclid=Cj0KCQiA14WdBhD8ARIsANao07gBrLA-uJgTK8eOwYGIvo71bE5wJG1CaEtS03MN7j9hgs5tsFjP1GMaAuEvEALw_wcB
like I mentioned before, a 1/2” spacer gave me a full 1” of rise.

 

That is what I read front spacer for lean.
i.e. steel
https://www.offroadwarehouse.com/product/14-lean-plate-spacer-2005-2020-tacoma-4runner/Default.aspx
https://tacomabeast.com/products/su...-2002-2005-2021-toyota-tacoma-0-5-lean-spacer

My toytecs are adjustable so I didn't need any spacers but if I did it would not be aluminum. Lots of jolting around down there and hard metals better than soft. Just my two bits
Also I use my + OME leaf on driver side and the - on passenger. Still a tad taller on passenger side but not by so much it would make any difference. I put my heavier tools passenger side.