Leaning Hilux
Submitted: Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 12:20
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Bonmac
My Toyota 2005 Hilux SR5 has leaned 4-5 centimeters to the left since new,scrubbing tyres front & back.Dealer has swapped springs & struts,but nothing has made any difference. Has anyone else had this problem & how to fix it ?
Reply By: disco driver - Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 14:46
Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 14:46
Hi All
Most commercial type vehicles are set up some 2-5cm higher on the right, not 2-5cm lower on the left.
This is allegedly to account for the weight of the operator who is usually the only occupant.
Sounds strange, but also logical if you think about it.
Leaning should not affect tyre wear too much unless wheel alignment is out to bugry.
Only other thing I can think of is shoddy repair job (if vehicle has been pranged).
Good luck with it.
Disco
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Follow Up By: whackywombat - Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 15:14
Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 15:14
Hey Disco
That sounds great in theory. But wouldn't the brain surgeons at Toyota Know that rather than replace his springs & shocks?
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