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carrier bearing drop ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by girow, Jan 20, 2018.

  1. Jan 20, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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    girow

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    What's up guys! So I have a 2.5 front lift on my 2012 tacoma and 2.0 rear. Truck is amazing and love it, only problem are these vibrations at 20mph to 25mph. Just found I need to drop my carrier bearing and I've wondered, "How much should I drop my carrier bearing?"

    I also can't find bolts that have similar threads and longer bolts similar to my tacoma. I really don't want to go around messing up my threads on the manufacture set up.

    What products worked for you? I keep seeing Old Man EMU but the washer brick looks small and even if I use it what size can the bolt be? anyone used Old Man EMU on their Tacoma?
     
  2. Jan 20, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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  3. Jan 20, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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    All about the angles, it is.
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  4. Jan 20, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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    OME kit that Rick linked above is what I used from the first install. No vibration issues ever
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2018 at 10:52 AM
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    There he is!
    :bowdown:
     
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    :cheers:
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2018 at 11:10 AM
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    Installed OME drop kit on 2017 DCLB, 2” front/ 1” rear and took care of my vibes. Also previously did the ECGS bushing. Vibes were very subtle to begin with, only would occur when slowing down to a stop.
     
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