2016 Trd Or dcsb 3” lift problems

Hey TW, I’ve got a problem and it’s driving me nuts. I got a 3” lift installed on my 2016 and now I have a slight noise coming from the front. I installed OME carrier bearing spacer and the noise is still there. So, I took out the diff drop and the noise is still there. Any ideas?

 

What is a "slight noise", can you describe it? Is it just a noise or can you feel it, too?

 

Does it go away when put in 4 wheel drive? If so this will be the culprit.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...differential-bearing-vibration-thread.152173/

 

$5 its the needle bearing ECGS Bushing Fix

 

$10.00

 

It’s like a mooowww mooowww sound between 30-40 mph and yes it goes away when 4wd is engaged

 

ECGS Bushing it is

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnA_R3gFf2s

 

https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-8536125-toyota-8-clamshell-bushing-eliminates-needle-bearing.html

 

Yup, cast dif puts strain on the weak needle bearing, lifting only exacerbates this. Need the bushing.

Pretty easy Install to DIY or pay about $200 in labor to have a shop do it.

 

I've got the same problem. going to get the bushing in about 2k miles and see if the stealership will install during 20k maintenance

 

I believe there is a TSB for this but they will install the ECGS version for you I believe.

 

This place down here is hit or miss when it comes to aftermarket stuff. They will 100% install a customer supplied lift kit but will void components that go bad as a result of the lift. One guy who used to work for them said if they install anything they have to cover it as long as you have a warranty. Before I put mine on, they said the parts that are broken or worn out due to the lift would void the entire warranty.... i'll definitely check out the TSB's, though.

 

Thanks Guys! $10? ECGS shows to be $60

 

It means I won the bet that was hat it was

 

you happen to have a number? the only one I could find through here or TIS was for the 2016 and acceleration between 10-30 mph. not sure if I could swing an install on that info alone on my '17

 

I do not but I swear I read about it on here somewhere.

 

it's all good, i'll just call them and see what they say. if not, i'll look for a tool and do it on a Saturday when it warms up.

 

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