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Installing a CB drop: Drive shaft moves in the CB! 1/8th inch or so...

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RacerAV, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. Nov 26, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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    RacerAV

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    wtf... doesnt seem right, is this normal? the entire thing moves up and down about an eighth of an inch or so, like the bearings are gone and its able to move around...
     
  2. Nov 26, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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    im waiting to install my CBdrop now, just incase. I just grinded the small brackets holding the front edge of the spare tire so now i can get my full size 285 spare in there... yaaay... got shit in my freakin eye though, right around the goggles!
     
  3. Nov 30, 2012 at 11:07 PM
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    nothing?
    is this normal?
    drop is installed, seemed to give me more of a growl at lower speeds, sub 35. I ONLY had something at 40ish, a slight growl.
     
  4. Nov 30, 2012 at 11:25 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Pretty normal movement
     
  5. Nov 30, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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    good to hear. almost felt like the rubber was worn out or something
     

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