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Old Question, New for 2022. Passenger side rear wheel -Engineering input?

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by Trailtoast, Jan 3, 2022.

  1. Jan 3, 2022 at 1:48 PM
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    Trailtoast

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    This is the "rear passenger side wheel sticking out further" question that's been raised with past Tundras. @Breathing Borla asked me about the measurement. I measured roughly at 1 1/4 difference. That is incorrect due to non-level ground. So I moved it to level ground and measured. Passenger side rear from center of stock wheel sticks out about 1/2 - 5/8 inch further from the fender. It is visibly noticeable. Front wheels appear to be even. Bed appears to be aligned (by eye test only). This was an issue (or feature) with past Tundras, but apparently only with Toyotas. This is obviously not due to any mods, lifts, or new wheels. I looked through the past discussions and didn't see a good explanation. Since this is a new truck I am hoping to find a good answer with some engineering reasoning. Does anyone know or can someone point me in the right direction?
     
  2. Jan 3, 2022 at 6:11 PM
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    Has to do with how the engine and rear end align to each other. The engine is dead center in the tundras and the rear end is slightly off centerline because of how it works. Or at least that’s how I understand it. It’s a non-issue to me.
     
  3. Jan 4, 2022 at 4:43 AM
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    Dammit, internet! This is the kind of shit I don’t need. This will never ever impact me, but I guarantee I’ll be lying awake at night thinking about this shit…
     
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  4. Jan 4, 2022 at 5:33 AM
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    I have known about it for years and it’s never bothered me. I don’t even notice it when I look at the truck.
     
  5. Jan 4, 2022 at 12:39 PM
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    I kinda wish I didn't know. I guess am hoping for a response that says,"Easy answer! It's because [insert highly logical and undebatable explanation] and that's another reason Tundras are far superior to any other truck". Is that too much to ask?
     
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  6. Jan 4, 2022 at 3:20 PM
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    No, but also yes.
     
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