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New 2018 TRD Off Road Lean...Advice

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by El_Blanco_Grande, Aug 11, 2018.

  1. Aug 11, 2018 at 9:13 PM
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    El_Blanco_Grande

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    So, I'm new here (what up, y'all?!) and I just bought this sweet new Off Road Premium (Barcelona Red 2018 and only a few weeks old) and it's a lot of fun to drive...but...it's got the lean that I'm just now learning about here on the forum. At first I thought it was just my imagination, but I finally took it in to the dealer a few days ago (repair shop) and was told that, yes, it does in fact lean on the left side, both front and rear, by 1/4", but that because it was "within spec" there wasn't really anything they could do for me. So my question is: is there such a thing as this "spec", and if so, where do they "measure" it from? My measurements show a full 1" lower on left rear (measured from ground to top of wheel well) and 1/2" lower in the left front (tire pressure is the same all around). It's such an obvious lean that I notice it all the time, and possibly even when I'm driving (although admittedly this feeling of it leaning while driving could be imagined). Any advice? Should I take it back and have them show me this "spec", and show me what exactly they're measuring? Lastly, is there a fix for this? Thanks in advance for your advice.
     
  2. Aug 11, 2018 at 10:20 PM
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    This is the KDSS calibration guide from toyota. Specs are .787”
     
  3. Aug 12, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    Hey, thanks for that info! I don't have KDSS, unfortunately, but it makes me think there may be a spec for lean/adjustment for non-KDSS that is similar...?
     
  4. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:13 PM
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    Lean isnt really a big deal though.
    Mine was level when measururing floor to frame. But measuring floor to fender arch was about 1/2 inch difference if I remember correctly.
     
  5. Aug 13, 2018 at 1:42 PM
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    How could any human tell if a truck leaned a 1/4" ? where on earth would you even find a piece of real estate that is level to a 1/4" ? Try altering the tire pressure a couple #s and you should be good.
     
  6. Aug 13, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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    Well, 1/8" rise per 3 ft length was a rule of thumb I once heard about threshhold for things looking level in furniture making. So 1/4" on width of truck might be noticeable to some people.

    Funny you mention tire pressure. From the dealer, mine had 44psi driver side and 32 passenger.
     
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