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Taco Lean

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by valdomero, May 7, 2018.

  1. May 7, 2018 at 12:25 AM
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    valdomero

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    Anybody knows how to fix the rear taco lean?
    Fronts: I heard you need to add 1/4" spacer to the left side.
    Rear: I have almost 1" lean.

    Will AAL help to being the driver side up?
    How about sumosprings?
    Will it stiffen the ride with the sumosprings?

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  2. May 7, 2018 at 12:27 AM
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    Shims. Maybe a the bed is a little torqued? Got any pics?
     
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  3. May 7, 2018 at 12:31 AM
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    What are the pics for? Did you just install this kit? Looks like the pro kit that was on sale from the 2nd gens. If so one of the shocks is specifically for the driver side and should help with the lean.
     
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  4. May 7, 2018 at 12:35 AM
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    I don't have any pictures but I measured it.
    Dealers did Not do anything they said the springs are settling in because they are too new...
     
  5. May 7, 2018 at 12:37 AM
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    Correct... I will install my Pro kits tomorrow.
    I am just trying to get ideas how other tacoma owners fix their lean.
     
  6. May 7, 2018 at 12:41 AM
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    That’s a possibility. I have seen the lean! Do you off-road? Did you say it was a 1” difference?
     
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  7. May 7, 2018 at 12:45 AM
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    Yes almost 1" difference.
    My truck is 7months old and prepping my truck for offroad vehicle.
    After installing my pro suspension I will install rock sliders next...
     
  8. May 7, 2018 at 12:51 AM
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    Sounds like your about to have some serious fun.
     
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  9. May 7, 2018 at 12:55 AM
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    By any chance does your pro has a driver side lean?
     
  10. May 7, 2018 at 1:20 AM
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    The different perch positions are supposed to help with the lean. A lot of guys who installed it eliminated the lean but I was unfortunately not the case and installed a spacer to compensate.

    A AAL will not fix any frontal lean and if you have a rear lean then it will accentuate it in the rear.
     
  11. May 7, 2018 at 2:07 AM
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    I have 1/4" front driver lean.
    My driver rear is more an issue to me almost an inch.
     
  12. May 7, 2018 at 8:14 AM
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    Ive always noticed the Tacoma's leaning a bit. Yesterday I was behind a new Dodge ram. It was leaning like a 70s Cadillac. When I got next to the driver, I was expecting him to be 400+ lbs. He was just a skinny little guy.
     
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  14. May 7, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    I have the same kit with the HS AAL, I added the 1/4” HS spacer on the drivers side. That fixed my slight Taco lean.
    A 1” lean seems like a lot
     
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  15. May 7, 2018 at 9:37 AM
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    Are you meaning you are worried about having a "Bro or Cali Lean" after you install this kit? The kit comes with different perch positions to help counter the taco lean.

    Taco Lean (quick google search)
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    Bro/Cali Lean with the front higher than the rear
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    I have this same kit with the Headstrong AAL in the rear. Left my overload in with the AAL and still have a factory look to my rake (I did not take pre-instal measurements).
     
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  16. May 7, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    That’s what I said...
     
  17. May 7, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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    I like the rake myself.
    Sometimes I tow my car for a car show...
     
  18. May 7, 2018 at 3:49 PM
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    Not to sound like an ass but double check everything is installed correctly (bushings bearings bolts are aligned) Trucks without adjustable coilovers need a driver's side spacer in the front.

    Is your front end level or less than 1"?
     
  19. May 7, 2018 at 6:19 PM
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    I just had my TRD Pro tuned installed today with 1/4" spacer on left and right front.
    It somewhat fixed the lean for now...
    Hoping when it settled it won't lean like before.
    Here are my measurements:
    FD: 37 3/4". FP:38"
    RD: 38" RP: 38 1/4"

    Hoping to settle 1/4-1/2" at the front.

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  20. May 7, 2018 at 7:25 PM
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    I’m about to install the same lift, with a Wheelers 3-leaf AAL. I’ve got an interesting pre-lift lean scanario. Driver front and passenger rear are low. Measurements are ground to fender on level ground.

    DF = 34.5
    PF = 35.0
    DR = 35.75
    PR = 35.5

    I’m mostly level with the stock suspension since I currently have a shell with Prinsu rack and Thule T2 hitch bike rack on. If I pull the bike rack I gain .25” to 0.50” in the back. Passenger rear likely lower due to awning on that passenger side on the Prinsu. My question is should I add the additional 1/4” spacer to driver front based on the current 0.50” lean or will the Bilstein Pro’s with the offset perch handle it? Not worried about the rear, the new AAL should bump it up.
     
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