lifted 2tre 2nd gen tacomas

Hello TW,

I am having problems with my lifted 08 2.7 liter truck. I have a manual transmission and when I try to move from a stopped position going uphill in first gear, my truck makes a screeching sound like something is grinding or working too hard.

I am wondering if you guys have any experience with this and if it may be my clutch being strained too much moving my heavier tires/bumper/ect. Also, if it is the clutch, is this something that needs to be addressed soon. I have about 85,000 miles on my 08 tacoma with 33" tires/3" lift/allpro front bumper.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

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Get someone to stand outside and listen for where the noise is coming from while you start rolling from a stop. Could just be a U joint.

 

I will try that thanks. I just thought it could be the clutch going out.

 

Have you greased the drive shafts lately?

 

How often does the shafts needs to be greased?

 

Like every oil change. Pretty often.

 

Thanks for the replies. I will try that first and see if anything changes.

 

I have a '11 4x4 AC with a 3" lift & 33" tires with around 20K on it & no problems.
As for your clutch that depends a lot on the driver but yes getting a heavier truck moving will eat a clutch faster.

 

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