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Tire Poke

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Chriswhite421, Nov 26, 2023.

  1. Nov 26, 2023 at 7:14 PM
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    Chriswhite421

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    Just installed spidertrax spacers and realized that my driver side front tire sticks out about a 1/4”-1/2” less than the passenger side based on the fender. I know that this is unrelated to the spacers but curious as to what is going on?. Drives perfect and recently checked the alignment. My only guess would be that the driver side fender is not oem rather a match and that’s where the difference lies. Any similar experiences?
     
  2. Nov 26, 2023 at 7:27 PM
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  3. Nov 26, 2023 at 7:27 PM
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    IMG_7630.jpgObviously a slight different angle but still the difference is noticeable
     
  4. Nov 27, 2023 at 12:29 AM
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    Looks like a possible camber issue. Got your alignment numbers?
     
  5. Nov 27, 2023 at 6:56 AM
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    Looks like you need some Total Chaos UCA's.
     
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  6. Nov 27, 2023 at 3:20 PM
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    I don’t have the numbers and could be camber. However wouldn’t it drive wonky if the camber is visually off? How do I solve it if it is the camber? go to a different alignment shop and mention it, any home remedies?
     
  7. Nov 27, 2023 at 3:31 PM
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    This is a new to you truck? 1/4" isn't much.. Might drive yourself nuts once you start measuring things.
     

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