2016 Tacoma Needle Bearing noise after lift?

Has anyone had a vibration after installing a lift or even without a lift? i am thinking its the needle bearing it did not start right after my lift was installed but about 2000 miles after. Only makes this noise when it is cold out like below 45 degrees and seems to happen between 30 and 45 mph. When i put into 4HI the noise goes away then when back into 2WD comes back. So my thought is needle bearing any other suggestions?

 

Simple fix.... carrier bearing shim kit.

REAL simple to install. Had a similar issue .... just a little grumble sometimes usually highway wasn't terribly noticeable, this fixed it.

link:

https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyo...rier-bearing-drop-kit-for-2005-toyota-tacoma/

 

Nope, you're dead on. My 2G did it in all temperatures but otherwise match exactly.

Get the ECGS bushing and be done with it.

 

Already have the drop kit installed and if the temp is warmer like yesterday was 60 out and had no noise.

 

so the ecgs bushing will fis this issue only 9000 miles on truck is it worth taking to dealer for this?

 

The is a TSB for the faulty needle bearing for the 2nd Gen Tacomas. I've heard of some 3rd gen guys getting lucky and getting it done to theirs. There is a "revised" needle bearing that will fix the issue. But the "revised" needle bearing is no better than the other, from what I hear vibrations always come back a few thousand miles later. I also don't see Toyota doing it under warranty since the truck is lifted.

I recently had the same issues, and did the ECGS bushing. Night and day difference. Id suggest doing it and just be done with it for good.

 

that is probably what i will do then where is a good place to purchase from?

 

ECGS directly.

http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/c-1169296-toyota-clamshell-bushings-8-clamshell.html

You need the bushing and puller, unless someone local has the puller. Some people replace the CV seal as well, while others let it be. I replaced mine and ended up getting unlucky and having a leak. I ended up having the dealer fix it since I didn't want to rip it apart again only to have it leak again, which unfortunately lightened my wallet by $400 (oof).

 

awesome thank you so do you recommend not replacing the cv seal?

 

That's a tough one. It's one of those things that you probably should do, but when I did it I was burned. I'll let other more experienced members chime in on this one.

 

Any seal like this can be tricky when replacing. Usually, what happens the seal gets damaged when reinstalling the axle. So need to be extra careful putting it back together.

 

so i should replace ?

 

or leave alone just watch reinstalling?

 

Since the truck is new I'm sure the seal is just fine. Just be careful when taking it apart and RnR the bearing/bushing/axle. But as cheap as seals are I prefer to replace them anytime you need to remove an axle. Very cheap and simple thing to do. Plus if you think it might have gotten damaged on reinstall it's better to have a new one on hand.

 

sounds good new seal is only 20 so might as well order that also thanks

 

Here is all the info you need...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-diff-vibes-ecgs-bushing-fix.464941/

 

kit ordered cant wit to get rid of the vibration!!

 

I hav notice the colder it is, the worse the vibration is. I also noticed with the alignment it has some to do with it.

 

I thought alignment did i have had it aligned 3 times all good and the vibration is just annoying ECGS part will be here Tuesday very much looking forward to it at this point

 

I have been seeing this, but it looks like the old bearing has teeth on it and the new one doesnt? Would that affect the 4x4 because the cv shaft has to have something to grab on to to work doesnt it? I mean im not a mechanic but something is just kid of weird about it. I would hat to lose the working part of that wheel just to get rid of a vibration?