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Weird?? Driver Side 0.5" Lower than Passenger side

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by RussellVaughan, Aug 6, 2021.

  1. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:12 AM
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    RussellVaughan

    RussellVaughan [OP] New Member

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    I've noticed lately my truck seemed cock-eyed. Was really bugging me so I finally busted out the tape measure at work when I was parked on pretty level ground. Sure enough the drivers' side sits 0.5" lower than the passenger side. Front and Back.

    What would cause this? I put a Fox 2" coilover lift on the front and 1" leaf block lift in the back, about a year ago. At the time I measured and everything was bueno. Rear was 1" higher, but left and right were the same.

    Any ideas?

    Front Left:
    FL 40 in.jpg

    Front Right:
    FR 40.5 in.jpg

    Back Left:
    BL 41 in.jpg

    Back Right:
    BR 41.5 in.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:14 AM
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    VWTim

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    With the gas tank on the driver side, most Tundras tend to sag that way a bit. Mine certainly does.
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:26 AM
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    Saltyhero13

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    Fuel delete mod Cup holder upgrade
    "Tundra lean" for the reason stated above. Tundra can twerk too.
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    Well damn. I guess that means my OCD is getting worse since i've had the truck for 5 years and hadn't noticed...good to know the lean is normal though (i guess) lolol
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    eick

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    If you have adjustable coil overs it’s an easy fix
     
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  6. Aug 6, 2021 at 1:11 PM
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    2007 SR5 5.7 Katzkin, LED lighting through out, LED door handles, Color Matched handles & grill surround, CST 3.5" Spindles OME 614 Full Suspension, Coachbuilder +3" Shackles by Ekstrom Design, BHLM,35"/12.5"/20 Nitto Trail Grapplers,BMF SOTA death metal black finish 20"x10" -19 offset.
    weight distribution causes this on every 2007+ Tundra. As others have mentioned battery, Steering column, instrument cluster, you in the driver seat and the fuel and tank all lined up on that driver side. Most of this weight is slid forward so by correcting the front it should un twist the truck and lower the right rear corner too. We build shims to fix this without needing to add preload to your coilover. Hope this helps.

    https://shop-coachbuilder.myshopify...ilder-strut-coilover-shim-provides-50-of-lift
     
  7. Aug 24, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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    RussellVaughan

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    sweet! just placed my order. thanks for the info, I feel dumb just now learning this after owning this truck for over 5 years.
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2021 at 10:52 AM
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    Don't feel dumb. I was in the same boat for a while. I even asked a dealer to check out my springs at some point.
     
  9. Aug 24, 2021 at 12:54 PM
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    I hear this often and am happy to provide help in getting it corrected. Dealerships have replaced struts/ shocks and even leaf springs all because they don't understand what's causing it. :)
     

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