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Alignment tab broken

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Wixo, Dec 6, 2019.

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  1. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    you have to pry open those mounting tabs when installing the wider BILSTEIN shock eyelet goes the same on the rear shocks got to pry open the tabs to accommodate the thicker shock eyelet, someone went too caveman and cracked the mount
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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    Whats that?
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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    I would agree with that diagnosis especially since it looks like it has been that way for a while. Judging by the rust, that split has been like that for a while.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    Or trim the bushings. I butchered my icons to get them to fit.
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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    definetly, u you also need a little butter or margarine to help slip the BILSTEIN eyelets into the mounts along with light prying
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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    Big Fucking Hammer. :smash:
     
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  7. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    Point A impacted point B forcing it outward when suspension was compressed beyond designed limits.

    Just my internet opinion. Not arguing with the "if anything goes wrong, its has to be under warranty" folks.

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  8. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    I’m with the folks saying installer fault, not mfg defect. The simple fact that the truck has had shocks replaced twice already, probably a hammer or pry bar caused this failure.
    Edit: and that’s not an alignment tab. Lol
     
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  9. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    There is no where near that much rotation going on there.

    Good sleuthing though.
     
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    I used an adjustable wrench to help pry the tabs open and used dish wash soap to get mine in [​IMG]
     
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  11. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    So the shop owner replied and said to take it tomorrow...he mentioned welding...what do yall think?
     
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  12. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    The only way that can happen is if everything falls off the truck.
     
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    What did she say about that? :rofl::rofl:
     
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  14. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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    Nope.

    The coilover mount portion maybe, but the LCA? Full nope.
     
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    I think he's being cheap, that's what I think. Sounds like a crappy shop.
     
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  16. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:28 PM
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  17. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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    Buzzkill? I was all in for your effort to get it in there. :duh:
     
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  18. Dec 6, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    this alone will result in the Dealer telling you no way Jose' to warranty. Good news is LCA can be replaced pretty easy. Bad news is it will be on your nickel. Bummer - I'd have a conversation with the shop that did the install on your front aftermarket suspension. Probably find another shop to do the fix unless they want to do some cost sharing. ??
     
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    The only reason I take it to them is because I know they’ll come through. If I go tomorrow they’ll make it up to me one way or another.
     
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    Fucking hell man! Thats a problem...
     
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