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Eibach pro lift kit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Raw31993, Apr 19, 2018.

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  1. Dec 17, 2020 at 9:36 AM
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    Curious how many of you here have installed this Eibach kit replaced the needle bearing with the ECGS bushing? I am noticing a periodical vibration/hum below 40 mph. I haven't done a diff drop yet but I am thinking that it is the needle bearing causing the vibration.
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2020 at 9:44 AM
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    Diff drop is just a headache waiting to cause more headaches.

    Axle shims or carrier bearing drop bracket is simpler and doesn't cause issues with the diff.

    As for the vibration, put it in 4hi. If the vibration goes away completely, yet still persists when in 2hi, then it is most likely the needle bearings and should be swapped with the ECGS bushing. Thankful, that isn't a terribly difficult task.
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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    I had the vibration right after I installed my Eibach kit. I live close to ECGS so I had them replace the bearing with their bushing and no more vibration. The way they explained it to me at ECGS, anyone who lifts there truck with the stock needle bearing should get that vibration, but it doesn't seem to happen to everyone.
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2020 at 2:08 PM
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    Are you still using the stock UCA or did you upgrade?
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    Stock for now. Maybe Santa will bring me new ones since I been good this year! :santa2:
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2020 at 6:41 PM
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    Ok dumb noob question. Do the 2WD TRDs have the needle bearings?
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2020 at 7:57 PM
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    Nope, only the 4wd's.
     
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    Great. One less expense. Thanks.
     
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    Cool just got my eibach kit and HS 3 leaf with shims. Doing the install myself and was wondering what else might be needed?
     
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    Grease. For the leafs. Keep them squeaky bois quiet.
     
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    Most people add a 1/4” spacer to the front driver side to compensate for Tacoma lean.
     
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    Deadblow helps too.
     
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    Looks great! Any rubbing? Just got the same lift set up but still on the fence about going 275s or 285s.
     
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  15. Dec 20, 2020 at 9:47 AM
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    Thanks!
    Not in any of my mall crawling. Love the 275's.
     
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    When you get a chance do you mind posting more pics of it?
     
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    Anyone running Eibach pro kit with JBA UCA, I will need some guide so I can tell it to the alignment shop. TIA

    currently running 285/70/17
    -12 offset 4.5BS
     
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  18. Dec 21, 2020 at 4:20 PM
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    As soon as I receive Eibachs back ordered kit the end of January , I’m going to install, so I called a service tech (I know)at Toyota down the road from my house, and talked with him about the kit, aNd the needle bearing issues.

    I was told that yes, on a few occasions he has seen at most a slightly scored needle bearing come into the shop, but never anything any worse. His advice to me was to install the lift, if no vibes, don’t worry. He has seen some vibes after lift then the ECGS replacement with still no change in vibration either. Not saying they don’t fail, as is seen on this thread.
     
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    on rare occasion the vibration can actually be from a slightly off drive line angle or a tiny bit of axle wrap attempting to occur either while accelerating or decelerating.
     
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    Hey @Duke4x4 did you need to do anything with the brake lines in the back since you're using a 2" AAL?
     
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