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Tilted Bed

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 4dimad, Dec 15, 2016.

  1. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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    4dimad

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    Hello, it's hard to see on the picture, but left rear side of my track's is tilted downward. On a separate note, the Toytec 2" lift kit was installed about 4 months ago. Can't find much information online, so your advise would be greatly appreciated.

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  2. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Gas tank.
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    ^ Yep. This time Toyotas "it's normal" line is true
     
  4. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    4Runners do it too. You have to add a slight more amount of lift on the driver's side to compensate the extra weight of the driver/gas tank
     
  5. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:41 PM
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    dYL0n

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    Taco lean.
     
  6. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:42 PM
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    I believe the "Taco lean" is about 1/4" inch. The photo above makes it look like quite a bit more. OP - take ground to fender measurements on both sides in the rear and get an actual number for the height difference, then take that to the dealer.
     
  7. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:44 PM
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    Every truck ever does this.
     
  8. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    Oh my god it's a gas tank. It gets heavy as you fill it up.
     
  9. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:46 PM
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    He's got aftermarket suspension.
     
  10. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:59 PM
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    Taco lean. It can get worse with some aftermarket suspensions
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:11 PM
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    Thank you all for the quick replies. But it looks like only rear of the track is leaning downwards, even with empty tank. The front looks perfect. Is this fixable? I.e. add the spacers?
     
  12. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Scooby24

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    Mine, without me but with a full tank, measures equal distances from fender to ground on every corner (well, left to right) on stock suspension. Why would aftermarket make this more pronounced? Does factory have higher spring rates on left vs right?
     
  13. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:16 PM
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    Lord Humongous

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    Yes it is. The rear end is also susceptible to the lean. Check your hub to fender measurements to be sure then look into some lean spacers. I'd start up front then and the shims out back if needed. p.s. if you have the toytec coilovers just give them a crank.
     
  14. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:18 PM
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    Yes . The driver front is set a little higher/stiffer from factory
     
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  15. Dec 16, 2016 at 8:49 AM
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    What are the measurements OP??

    1/4" spacer up front on the driver side shock tower.. problem solved.
     
  16. Dec 16, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    Swap your leaf springs side to side and see if it helps or just leans the other way
     
  17. Dec 21, 2016 at 8:03 AM
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    baileybrandon

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    i am having the same issue. never notice it and this is with an 1/8th of a tank.

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  18. Dec 21, 2016 at 8:04 AM
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    "taco lean" my friend. everyone has it.
     
  19. Dec 21, 2016 at 8:12 AM
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    My new 2016 is exactly the same measurements as yours. My F150 never did this full or empty.
     
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  20. Dec 21, 2016 at 8:14 AM
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    everyone says its normal, but for a 6 month old truck? seems like some BS to me. my GMC never did this either
     

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