Warranty WorK???

lineberw · 01-23-2008, 08:45 PM

Two Thursdays ago I mad a plan to put on my EZ Lift Suspension kit. A buddy on mine was helping me do this whom has been a mechanic for a long time. We jack up the front end and take both tires off. He then notices that the right front CV Boot was slid down and there was grease all over the front suspension. I'm a busy person and had been waiting for this day a long time so I went ahead and put the lift on. The next day I got my tires mounted, balanced, and a front end alignment. The gut at Geralds tire shop said, "take it to the dealer and have them look at it." So immediately they said, that's not covered because you have as lift kit. I only have 23,000 on my truck. I forked the 230.00 repair bill. Do you think this is right.

wormhole7 · 01-23-2008, 09:11 PM

Seems like if you told them that you noticed it before the lift was installed that the honerable thing for them to do would be to take care of it under warranty.

L_Jackson · 01-23-2008, 09:24 PM

honorable??? what's that???

that one is sticky, why should the dealer take your word for it? i hate it, but dishonest people have ruined so many things..... i'm not sure if they would or not. my guess is no, but it is just a guess.

lineberw · 01-23-2008, 09:37 PM

See the thing is I have proof and witnessess that know it happened before the lift. Anyways I have been told that the Magnuson-Moss Waranty Act states that they have to prove how the kit damaged this, which they can't. Is this true.

jhodge83 · 01-23-2008, 09:43 PM

this is the headline from the copy of the MMWA on autoanything.com....

"According to the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty of your vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part was the cause or contributed to the failure of the vehicle (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)). It’s always best to work with a performance-oriented dealership, but no matter who you choose, you’re protected by the law."

here is the link to it in case u wanna read it for yourself....MMWA Link

nd · 01-25-2008, 10:36 AM

No its not right that you had to pay the bill, but you really should have seen that one coming. I would have waited to put the lift on and then taken it to the dealer, then found time to put the lift on in the future

wormhole7 · 01-25-2008, 01:22 PM

Of course it's too late now, but if you had a digital camera and had taken a photo before the lift install, that might have been enough for the dealer.

concrete jedi · 01-25-2008, 06:03 PM

We live in a very litigious world, and I say is this is a lesson learned oh too well, I love to the look of a lifted truck, but won't because of the sticky issues that arise afterwards. I am sorry this cost you 230 dollars, but as said in an earlier thread, get the work done first, then put the lift on. Before putting on anymore mods, I would contact the service desk at the dealer and go over what they consider warranty voiding products. Knowledge is always on the backside of experience.

L_Jackson · 01-25-2008, 06:39 PM

jedi, did i hear you right? you are lifting your truck as soon as your warranty runs out?

concrete jedi · 01-26-2008, 07:50 AM

No I am staying stock height, I did not explain clear enough, DOH !

mikenredding · 01-27-2008, 09:30 AM

Thats why I'm having the TSB done 1st before I install my lift kit.

01-23-2008, 08:45 PM	#1
lineberw Member Joined: Dec 2006, #433 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 51 TRD 4x4 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L	Warranty WorK??? Two Thursdays ago I mad a plan to put on my EZ Lift Suspension kit. A buddy on mine was helping me do this whom has been a mechanic for a long time. We jack up the front end and take both tires off. He then notices that the right front CV Boot was slid down and there was grease all over the front suspension. I'm a busy person and had been waiting for this day a long time so I went ahead and put the lift on. The next day I got my tires mounted, balanced, and a front end alignment. The gut at Geralds tire shop said, "take it to the dealer and have them look at it." So immediately they said, that's not covered because you have as lift kit. I only have 23,000 on my truck. I forked the 230.00 repair bill. Do you think this is right.

01-23-2008, 09:11 PM	#2
wormhole7 Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1636 Location: Lake Dallas, Tx Gender: Male Posts: 271 TSS 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Leather, Suspension TSB, 1.25in.spacers,Eaton Posi LSD,Grillcraft Black Mesh Grills,Aires Bull Bar,Black Low Profile Narrow Toybox,Black Headlight Mod,Black Tail lights ,USA Spec,Ipod, PopnLock,Bed Mat,Bug Sheild,Vent Visors, Weathertec Liners,Radar,Nuvi 760,Dog Ramp,Convex Mirrors, Roof Rack, Tint, Borla exhaust, Borla Intake, OBX pedals, Home Link Auto Dimming Mirror with remote, 20" Factory Wheels, Factory Tube Steps	Seems like if you told them that you noticed it before the lift was installed that the honerable thing for them to do would be to take care of it under warranty. __________________ (Mark) Silver 06 TSS Dbl cab long bed. Prerunner 4.0L V6, tow. http://www.wormhole7.com/taco.html

01-23-2008, 09:43 PM	#5
jhodge83 CA: Lone Event Attendee Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,617 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, and a few others in the sig!	this is the headline from the copy of the MMWA on autoanything.com.... "According to the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty of your vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part was the cause or contributed to the failure of the vehicle (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)). It’s always best to work with a performance-oriented dealership, but no matter who you choose, you’re protected by the law." here is the link to it in case u wanna read it for yourself....MMWA Link __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, , Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....35% Tint

01-25-2008, 10:36 AM	#6
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Female Posts: 6,942 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	No its not right that you had to pay the bill, but you really should have seen that one coming. I would have waited to put the lift on and then taken it to the dealer, then found time to put the lift on in the future __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

01-25-2008, 01:22 PM	#7
wormhole7 Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1636 Location: Lake Dallas, Tx Gender: Male Posts: 271 TSS 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Leather, Suspension TSB, 1.25in.spacers,Eaton Posi LSD,Grillcraft Black Mesh Grills,Aires Bull Bar,Black Low Profile Narrow Toybox,Black Headlight Mod,Black Tail lights ,USA Spec,Ipod, PopnLock,Bed Mat,Bug Sheild,Vent Visors, Weathertec Liners,Radar,Nuvi 760,Dog Ramp,Convex Mirrors, Roof Rack, Tint, Borla exhaust, Borla Intake, OBX pedals, Home Link Auto Dimming Mirror with remote, 20" Factory Wheels, Factory Tube Steps	Hindsight Of course it's too late now, but if you had a digital camera and had taken a photo before the lift install, that might have been enough for the dealer. __________________ (Mark) Silver 06 TSS Dbl cab long bed. Prerunner 4.0L V6, tow. http://www.wormhole7.com/taco.html

01-23-2008, 09:24 PM	#3
L_Jackson Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2093 Location: Houston, TX Age: 28 Posts: 431 2007 Black Sand Pearl PreRunner Acce 2007 Access Cab Automatic V-6 Tinted Windows, Tow Hitch, 3" Toytec Lift, American Racing Outlaw II Wheels, Cooper Discoverer 33's, Aries Bull Bar w/ (2) 5" Lights, Nerf Bars, Fog Lights as DTR Lights, Roll Bar w/ (4) 5" Lights, Sony Speakers, 2 Extra Tie Downs	honorable??? what's that??? that one is sticky, why should the dealer take your word for it? i hate it, but dishonest people have ruined so many things..... i'm not sure if they would or not. my guess is no, but it is just a guess.

01-23-2008, 09:37 PM	#4
lineberw Member Joined: Dec 2006, #433 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 51 TRD 4x4 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L	See the thing is I have proof and witnessess that know it happened before the lift. Anyways I have been told that the Magnuson-Moss Waranty Act states that they have to prove how the kit damaged this, which they can't. Is this true.

01-25-2008, 06:03 PM	#8
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,506 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	We live in a very litigious world, and I say is this is a lesson learned oh too well, I love to the look of a lifted truck, but won't because of the sticky issues that arise afterwards. I am sorry this cost you 230 dollars, but as said in an earlier thread, get the work done first, then put the lift on. Before putting on anymore mods, I would contact the service desk at the dealer and go over what they consider warranty voiding products. Knowledge is always on the backside of experience.

01-25-2008, 06:39 PM	#9
L_Jackson Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2093 Location: Houston, TX Age: 28 Posts: 431 2007 Black Sand Pearl PreRunner Acce 2007 Access Cab Automatic V-6 Tinted Windows, Tow Hitch, 3" Toytec Lift, American Racing Outlaw II Wheels, Cooper Discoverer 33's, Aries Bull Bar w/ (2) 5" Lights, Nerf Bars, Fog Lights as DTR Lights, Roll Bar w/ (4) 5" Lights, Sony Speakers, 2 Extra Tie Downs	jedi, did i hear you right? you are lifting your truck as soon as your warranty runs out?

01-26-2008, 07:50 AM	#10
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,506 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	No I am staying stock height, I did not explain clear enough, DOH !

01-27-2008, 09:30 AM	#11
mikenredding Junior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4374 Posts: 15 2005 sr5 tacoma access cab 4x4 2005 Access Cab Manual	Thats why I'm having the TSB done 1st before I install my lift kit.

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