Should I just mind my own business?

A while back I noticed a Tundra in the parking lot at work, that I see all the time, had undergone a pretty dramatic lift in the front.

So, being the nosey neighbor that I am I took a peek underneath and saw the owner had upgraded to 5100's with the spring perches set on the top setting. I also noticed that the perches were mounted upside down.

I've seen the truck a lot but never met the owner so I go to my office and type up a nice note saying " Hey, being a Tundra enthusiast I noticed you upgraded to some 5100's blah, blah, blah, but I just wanted to let you know the sping perches are installed upside down, which could, potentially, lead to a catastrophic failure of your front suspension. If you have any questions here's my number."

A few days go by and I finally run into the guy, super nice BTW, and he thanks me for the heads up and tells me how he doesn't off-road and just pretty much DD's and tows his bass boat with it.

We have a nice conversation and I reemphasize that he may want to get that taken care of soon as it's really not safe to be driving around like that.

Well, it's been probably 3 weeks since I gave him the heads up and they're still the same.

Should I just MYOB? I wanted to help the guy out but I guess some folks just aren't too concerned about stuff, even if it could cause an accident.

 

You advised him and that's all you can do. If he doesn't care then that's on him.

 

The way I see it you can lead a horse to water but you cant force him to drink... I suggest stuff all the time to my family and friends and they don't listen and guess what sh!t happens.. then their like such and such happened...its like duh!!! I told you that weeks ago... It sad to say you warned him but cant force him to do it

 

You went further than most man, good work doing that without getting into a quagmire. You have done all you can do...

 

You did your part as I would have done myself. It should be on the guys conscience not yours

 

You did your part. Now leave him alone. If he wants to be a dumbass... well...Darwin Award for him!

 

Done your part. Don't turn into the stalker. ;-)

 

This my feeling also.

Nothing more you can do or say to help him. It's all up to him now. Or point him over to this forum.

 

Do the work for him in middle of night u would be best neighbor ever

 

You know how many people i tell to get their tires inflated....they never listen.

 

Like everyone else said, you did your best to help him. It's all on him now. I won't say anything more.

 

Thanks everybody.

Yep. Not going to say anymore about it. Just hope he doesn't end up in a wreck and hurt somebody.

 

Totally nice of you and even beyond. Let it be.

 

Oh yeah, no alignment done. Inside edges are wearing fast and should be hitting the cords very soon.

 

Bet him lunch that it won't last a year. If you win then go to a nice steakhouse. If he wins take him to some shitty place like McDonalds.

 

Pester him mercilessly...
And Tell him about this forum

 

Good on you.
Some people have to learn the hard way.

 

You’ve done more than enough. Maybe he’ll remember you when he gets the bill from his mechanic.

 

Just start thinking of creative ways you say "I told you so!"

 

Awesome bro lean. A bag of groceries in the front seat should correct it. Maybe?

 

I would put his truck on jack stands and take away his wheels and tires until he fixes it.

 

After some thought. Does he have uca’s? Probably not, which means there is no way they aligned it perfect with that much lift. So when his tires wear out really fast, he will learn

 

Yes. What else are you considering doing. Let it rest.

 

Good man, you did the right thing and friendly thing. It is all on him to actually make the changes. Best advice I can give is to just keep the chat friendly if you see him again, talk trucks and upgrades - maybe he will eventually feel guilty/uncomfortable about driving something around that is not as good as it could be.

 

Not your monkey, not your circus

 

You did your part, but if it was me and I run into him again the parking lot I would say something like have you taken care of those 5100's yet in a joking matter.

 

No UCA's. So much positive camber the inside edges are already gone.

Already did my part, I'm done. I'll say hi if I see him again but that's about it.

 

You're a good person Mr. Bender! It'll click for him when he gets new tires installed and they see the horrible inner wear and inform him of the same thing you did...and he'll say to himself:
"oooohhhh, that's what that Taco guy was talking to me about"