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Hum after level kit installed.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2016TacoTuesday, Jun 2, 2018.

  1. Jun 2, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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    2016TacoTuesday

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    Hey all, put a 2" leveling kit on my 2016 Taco about a month and a half ago. Ever since I noticed this very minor but extremely irritating rub about every 3-4 seconds. I researched it a ton and apprantly it's quite common and all you need to do is put a spacer on my drive shaft that matches the lift, (if this is even the problem, i'm just assuming it is.) But I can't find any that'll ship to Canada. Can anyone either help me find one that'll ship up here or that has a better idea about the rub? Thanks!
     
  2. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    na8rboy

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    If you just put level kit, which lifts front only. You won't need drive shaft spacer, that is if you lifted the rear. When lifting 2"+ rear pinion angle changes, then you may need carrier bear drop. You may have needle bearing problem, does it go away in 4hi?
     
  3. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    I did a 2" level all the way around. Spacers in the front, blocks in the back. I thought a needle bearing aswell. I haven't tried it in 4hi yet, but i'll give it a shot!
     
  4. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

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    You also can do your own carrier bearing drop if you want. It's only a 1/2" spacer with longer bolts. You can get I/2" longer bolts at hardware store. and make your own 1/2" spacer. Some people just stack washers. This way you can see if that is your problem, without ordering. But like I said, I don't it is. Not with your being a long bed.
     
  5. Jun 2, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    Ok awesome, thank you so much for all the help.
     
  6. Jun 2, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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    1/2 inch is too big for just a 2 inch lift try 1/4 and go from there. Better yet get shims for the rear probably something like 1.5 degrees. Wheelers offroad ships to canada i buy stuff from them all the time.
     
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  7. Jun 3, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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    Try carrier bearing spacers. Can use several washers and see if it helps then get the spacers for permanent fix. I think they are only 1/4" - fixed my slight noise issue after lift.
     

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