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Suspension rubbing?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rcarreras94, Jun 10, 2018.

  1. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    Rcarreras94

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    I have a 2017 trd Offroad and I just recently put a 3 inch rough country lift on it and after I noticed the bottom of the spring was rubbing on the sway bar so I was told put a toytec sway bar relocation kit on it and I did and there is still rubbing especially when I back up to the right you can hear it rub and I’m kinda at a lose I don’t know what else to change any suggestions or has this happen to anyone else?
     
  2. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    it’s probably the wheel running the firewall seam weld or the cab mount.
     
  3. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Ditch the sway bar. No more rubbing.
     
  4. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    But I didn’t go up yet in tire size would that be the issue a bigger tire?
     
  5. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:49 PM
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    i’m guessing maybe caster got all fucked up after parts install.

    what’s the alignment specs?
     
  6. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    I’m not to sure I’ll have to double check and get back to you
     
  7. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:51 PM
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    Does the rubbing sound like a playing card in the spokes of a bicycle wheel when backing up?
     
  8. Jun 10, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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    IMHO 3" of lift is where the problems magnify. I don't have any suggestions to fix your problem but hey...Welcome to TW!
     
  9. Jun 10, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    It sounds like metal on metal rubbing not like cards but almost like a grinding
     
  10. Jun 10, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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    cv’s binding at lift height? 3” lift block is what 4” on a 3rd gen
     
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    Is it 4x4?
     
  12. Jun 11, 2018 at 6:38 AM
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    Yea it’s 4x4
     
  13. Jun 11, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    Should keep lift to under 3” on 4x4. Could be the problem, CV joints are jacked at that height
     
  14. Jun 12, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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    But it’s only making that grinding noise on the drive side
     
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    Needle bearing in the front diff, maybe
     

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