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Discussion in 'New Members' started by thingamajig73, Jan 15, 2014.

  1. Jan 15, 2014 at 4:15 PM
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    thingamajig73

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    K&N filter, headers , 3" lift kit , wheels off of a FJ cruzer
    I installed a 3" lift kit on my 07 reg cab 4x4 and now I get a noise after 55mph and it goes away if I step on the gas or let off of the gas?
     
  2. Jan 15, 2014 at 4:32 PM
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    TheGoat

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    drive line vibration?
     
  3. Jan 15, 2014 at 5:14 PM
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    Capt FLuffy

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    That's what you get for doing your own lift!:eek:
     
  4. Jan 16, 2014 at 7:42 AM
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    TheGoat

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    I did my own lift.

    If you've got drive line vibs, you probably just need a shim in the rear. More info is going to be needed though.
     
  5. Jan 16, 2014 at 8:08 AM
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    thingamajig73

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    So what other info do you need? all I put was a coil extension on the front and an add a leaf on the back!
     
  6. Jan 16, 2014 at 9:04 AM
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    tan4x4

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    Changing the geometry of a factory suspension usually creates problems, and then require more modifications, which might create their own problems. Welcome to the exciting world of 4-wheeling :D

    With a 3" lift on the front, your CV axles are likely at too much of an angle. If so, then lowering the front diff might fix that.
     
  7. Jan 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM
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    Capt FLuffy

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    I like all these expensive "theory s"
     
  8. Jan 16, 2014 at 9:14 AM
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    medic2230

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    Try adding a center bearing drop to drop the driveshaft. New UCA's if your at 3" up front wouldn't hurt either.

    I did my own lift too and don't have any vibes.
     
    Last edited: Jan 16, 2014
  9. Jan 16, 2014 at 9:15 AM
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    medic2230

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    Useless on a 2nd gen.
     
  10. Jan 17, 2014 at 12:56 PM
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