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2009 tacoma Axle problem with 6 inch rc lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Cubantunr, Jul 10, 2016.

  1. Jul 13, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    I'm assuming for installing rear strut the order goes washer, rubber, truck, rubber, washer, nut?
     
  2. Jul 13, 2016 at 2:23 PM
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    I had the same problem with my rear shock on the same side. Just wiggle everything around it will go into place with no grinding. Good luck getting a perfect alignment with that kit I couldn't.
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  3. Jul 13, 2016 at 2:24 PM
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    I decided to just grind it, it was pinching either way I moved it. Ouch hopefully I can get a decent alignment done.. d
    How's yours? Doesn't chop tires bad does it?
     
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    I've had no problems with odd tire wear so far the tire rides flat enough.
     
  5. Jul 13, 2016 at 2:42 PM
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    Awesome sounds better now lol do you remember how you put together rear strut?
     
  6. Jul 13, 2016 at 2:56 PM
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    Fsm shows another metal washer here but I didn't install one will I be ok? I have rubber on both sides connected to strut mount.

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    Only problem I see is over time the rubber part of the shock may squeeze up in there loosening it up.
     
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    What size tires are you going to run?
     
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    This kit really sets the front end high I've already noticed wear marks in my CV boots.
     
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    33s, so should I try to put that metal washer in? The rubber bushings have little etches in them like they're supposed to go in hole and not washer so I wasn't sure.
     
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    The two rubber bushings should be touching each other thru the hole to keep the shock rod from touching the frame. That is why they both have a lip, to meet and create a "sleeve" of sorts. The two washers are at the outer ends of the whole assembly, so you start with one washer with the bowl facing up, and you end with a washer with the bowl facing down.
     
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    I had to grind mine to fit. PRoComp kit.
     
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    You should stretch your boots and reband the small end. They will split in a few thousand miles,trust me!
     
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    I FOUND OUT WHY THE AXLE WAS DOING THAT!!!!! Ok so I finally gave in and said fuck it something must be wrong cause when I jacked up the lower control arm and spun it it still hit!! But only a little. So what I did was on the inner cv boot where I thought it was hitting I cut the 2 steel straps that keep the grease from pouring out and what I found to my avail was only 2 of the 3 rollers were in place!! I'm assuming that when I originally tore down the truck I must've pulled on the hub/axle too much to where the rollers popped out of there guides. And at that moment one of the rollers popped off its shaft and rolled back in the guide. So when I went to push the axle back in I didn't notice it till everything was snug. So happy I found it!! I was able to pop the roller back on the little shafts and slide all 3 back down there guides and zip tie the boot back on for now till I get proper straps!!!! Ugh finally. Notice the other 2 project cars ;)

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