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Enough Said Already about Vibration Issue after Lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Phab Ej, Feb 28, 2014.

  1. Feb 28, 2014 at 8:29 AM
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    Phab Ej

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    In regard to the vibration that occurs from after installing a LIFT on 2nd Gen Tacos, it should be concluded that this vibration issue will never be resolved and that no one has a solution. I have read all the threads, researched all over the world for a fix and it is disappointing to say that this vibration issue is a problem we’ll all have to live with.
    There is no concrete solution/proof that any remedy will work.
    The only temporary relief is to drive it in 4WD mode (if yours is 4x4) in order to not experience the vibration and hope that a newer design does not have this issue.
     
  2. Feb 28, 2014 at 8:30 AM
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    OZ-T

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    Not entirely true
     
  3. Feb 28, 2014 at 8:31 AM
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    There's been more than a few people that have gotten rid of their vibes. :gossip:
     
  4. Feb 28, 2014 at 8:40 AM
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    Tacomaworld is after all, “THE” website for DIYs.
    The technicians at the Dealer do not have knowledge of our vehicle issue, they cannot diagnose the problem nor have a solution.
     
  5. Feb 28, 2014 at 8:40 AM
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    Apparently a lot of folks have the same issue. We need real testimonies and instruction/pics on how to fix the vibes.
     
  6. Feb 28, 2014 at 8:41 AM
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    I have a 3'' spacer lift with aal in the rear with no vibes.
     
  7. Feb 28, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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    So you realize that people have fixed driveline issues, but the dealer cannot fix them, so they cannot be fixed?:confused:
     
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    I'm not typically one to defend dealership service departments, but in this case I will.

    If you lift your truck, you are on your own with figuring out how to resolve any issues that result from the lift. Why would you think that the dealer should figure out why you have vibrations after a lift? (Unless the dealer actually installed the lift....that would be a different story.)

    If you had a stereo shop install a new head unit, and then found your speakers to be distorting as a result, would you expect the dealer to fix that too?
     
  9. Feb 28, 2014 at 8:45 AM
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    Who has had success?? I want to know who you are and where you live because at this point I am willing to take a drive to your place and pay $$$ to have you show me. PM me please
     
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    Just curious how it effects the longevity of your drivetrain?
     
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    this is probably the worst post I've ever seen on this forum. "I can't figure out how to fix my vibrations, therefore they cannot be fixed and we should stop talking about it". Have you tried the ECGS bushings? 1–piece driveshaft? Do you even know if your vibes are coming from the front or rear?
     
  14. Feb 28, 2014 at 9:21 AM
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    I have the Icon stage 3 lift and no vibes.

    Your complaints/rant seem like a personal problem.
     
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    ^^^^^ This and there was nothing mentioned about cancelling out his new drive line angle. OWNED !!!!
    If it didnt vibrate before the lift then something changed to create the vibe .
    First thing I would be doing is placing an order for an angle finder .
    I have at least 4 of them in different variations of digital and anolog but you can get one for about $16 bucks
    [​IMG]
     
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    Well, for somebody that has "read all the threads, researched all over the world for a fix" you do not seem knowledgeable about the ECGS bushing, which totally eliminated my front diff vibration along with many (though not all) others that have tried it.
     
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    3" lift with vibrations after. did the ecgs bushing for the front end groan and 1 piece driveshaft for the takeoff shudder. rides like silk. vibes fixed.
     
  20. Feb 28, 2014 at 10:21 AM
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    Thanks Boone Taco, your first link is one I haven't seen - will try that.
     

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