Could ya'll post some pics of driver side lean? Why does this happen? And when does the problem incur? After installing certain lifts or what?
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Driver Side Lean
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'07 FJ Cruiser / '21 4Runner / '79 FJ40
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Sure.
Here are pics of my FJ before and after I installed the OME 3" lift kit. The kit included "trim packer" spacers to correct the inherent left side lean of the FJ.
(http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/suspension-tech/26753-ome-before-after-pics.html)
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After:
BTW, the left side lean isn't new on just the FJ Cruisers. The vintage FJ-40's are also known for their left-side lopsidedness.
I installed Bilstein 5100 shocks and Toytec 2" lift rear coil springs just last week and my FJ has a more even stance now. I set the shocks on their highest setting, or on the 4th groove, which is supposed to deliver a 2.5" lift up front. I did not do before and after measurements but I have driven around for a week and took measurements just yesterday. The front is within 3/8" from one side to the other with the drivers side sitting lower. I the rear there is about 1/2" difference from side to side with the drivers side being lower. Before the lift I can tell you it was a greater amount of difference from side to side and as much as a full inch from what I can remember. I did take measurements back when I first discovered the lean phenomenon.
or do like thousands of others since the FJ40 had the lean have done...
ignore it and keep driving. who cares?
BINGO !!!!!! That's the way to go Brock.....
The way I see it, I got a tape measure on each side of my FJ and I defintly noticed about 1 inch dif., higher passenger side, then again if you ask Me to the Naked Eye you han hardly tell.........
Just live with it and you will be fine................
Just my 2 cents :wave:
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I've had the "Lean" on every Toyota truck I have owned.
I imagine the lean does not exist with right-hand drive models.
Based on experience I moved my battery to the right side of the engine compartment to help counter-act the lean, but may still need the trim rings later. I also mounted my Highlift Jack on the right side of the vehicle and keep mt recovery chains behind the passenger seat.
I imagine the lean does not exist with right-hand drive models.
Based on experience I moved my battery to the right side of the engine compartment to help counter-act the lean, but may still need the trim rings later. I also mounted my Highlift Jack on the right side of the vehicle and keep mt recovery chains behind the passenger seat.
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i just read also the TJs have the same problem and many jeeps and old land cruisers did as well....there were not as many SHOW TRUCKS back then so imagine people just accepted it as part of the personality....two equal suspensions on both sides.....add more weight to one side and it will lean eventually.
I have the bilstein shocks ajustables, and my FJ still leans. its out about 1" to 2". it drives me a little crazy to have a new truck and have it lean. I noticed it alot after towing a heavy trailer. I plan on taking it to the dealer and see what they have to say. but I will guess there is not much they will do. :cowfrown:
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Dont feel alone - the new Tacoma's have the same lean. My FJ got measured the day I brought it home and it was nearly 1/2" off (without my fat arse inside), same with the OME when it got installed the following week. We adjusted it out with the WE coilovers when the OME came off, the drivers side will always have more preload cranked in because of this
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And the new 4runners ...
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Any solutions for that?
Same situation here...
Same situation here...
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Adjustable spring height coil overs or adding the OME spring trim packers
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X2 on adjustable coil overs. You have a lot of weight on that side.
Battery - Rider - Gas tank all on the left side of your rig.
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Toyota doesn't sell it, right? Where can I buy it? Or what is the part number?
Thanks a lot!:rocker:
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This would be aftermarket options like Toytec, ICON, Fox, Radflow, Sway a way, King, Walker evans, ect. These are the fully adjustable options (I'd go with Toytec) but there are cheeper options like Bilstein that is ride height adjustable. The most common solution is getting a driver side top plate spacer the rests on the top of the driver side coilover assembly to compensate the lean.
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