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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ross123, Jun 10, 2010.

  1. Jun 10, 2010 at 7:27 AM
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    ross123

    ross123 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ok my truck is brand new and the dealership told me if i want a lift i have to let them do it or it will void my warrenty now i know they will prob rip my off and i will pay way more then i need to. but what choice do i have? is paying to much for a lift worth it to keep my warrenty? i guess im just stuck on what to do. any insight on if its worth it or not. keep in mind i havent gone and gotten a price yet for the lift so i cant give you a price.
     
  2. Jun 10, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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    Brunes

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    If you get/install a lift from anywhere else it will NOT automatically void your warranty. If a warranty covered part fails the onus is on the dealership to prove your modification caused the failure.

    If your radio dies and you have a lift...There is no reason for your warranty to suffer.

    You will also pay MUCH more for a MUCH lower quality lift by getting it at the dealership.
     
  3. Jun 10, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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    RHT (assumption b/c your near fort bragg) is not being truthful with you. To void a warranty with an aftermarket part, The part in question must be Proven without a doubt to have caused the problem.
     
  4. Jun 10, 2010 at 8:15 AM
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    I am in the same situation right now, with just over 5,000 miles I am under warranty for another 95,000. I am already really wanting a lift as well so, if I was to put an aftermarket 3" lift on would I really lose much? Or is the risk greater than the pay off?
     
  5. Jun 10, 2010 at 8:17 AM
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    Go for it IMHO. If you use quality parts and do the install/have the install done correctly you shouldn't have any issues at all.
     
  6. Jun 10, 2010 at 8:22 AM
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    i guess my next question is there anyone here from around fort bragg that knows a good shop?
     
  7. Jun 10, 2010 at 8:47 AM
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    google the "manugson-moss warranty act of 1975" and it explains that they can't deny you a warranty and the provisions of it
     
  8. Jun 10, 2010 at 8:51 AM
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    he means "Magnuson-moss act";)
     
  9. Jun 10, 2010 at 10:09 AM
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    Well, my dealer fought tooth and nail about my CV axel. Now granted they did not install the lift and when confronted that they are selling trucks with SPACER lifts installed and my geometry was better than theirs, they still fought it. When I asked if they would cover the warranty on theirs for a CV axel, they told me that Toyota WOULD NOT. I then asked them if they told their customers that when they bought the trucks??? After that I threatened to get my next door neighbor, one of our local news anchors to do a report on their dealer. After that they covered it but said Toyota wasn't paying for it but somebody else was. I think that's why they have spacer lifts priced at $1,800 on the window stickers to cover these things. Either way, if they do it or if you do it, don't plan on warranty issues being easy. Just pay less, do it right on your own IMO. Ask Benca1 about this. His dad owns a different Toyota dealership in town.
     

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