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- Ryan
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- Albertville, AL
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- '00 Taco 4wd, '23 TRD OR, '21 Corolla XSE
Guys, this is a relatively easy fix. I had this issue on my '23 Taco and I noticed it on the '25 that I plan to get tomorrow.
I believe the side to side play is an excessive tolerance. I resolved this by adding opening the gate halfway to the point where it can be removed. NOTE: put towels on bumper as a cushion for tailgate if it slips.... and have a helper). Then partially remove tailgate enough to slip a washer inside the pivot cup on the left side(pic below). This alone will remove some of the side to side play. If you feel you need to add to the right side is the side then you'll need a plate that is shaped more like 2nd pic below. Add thicker washers/spacers as needed to achieve the desired gap.
EDITED: Edited to say "refer to next post if you have the power tailgate".
I believe the side to side play is an excessive tolerance. I resolved this by adding opening the gate halfway to the point where it can be removed. NOTE: put towels on bumper as a cushion for tailgate if it slips.... and have a helper). Then partially remove tailgate enough to slip a washer inside the pivot cup on the left side(pic below). This alone will remove some of the side to side play. If you feel you need to add to the right side is the side then you'll need a plate that is shaped more like 2nd pic below. Add thicker washers/spacers as needed to achieve the desired gap.
EDITED: Edited to say "refer to next post if you have the power tailgate".
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