3rd Gen issues

Hey all!

Recently did a 2.5" Front and 1" Level in the rear for my 2016 Taco and have had some pulsing vibrations. After hours on the forum and threads I have found out to be a few culprits and would like some ideas or input.

First it could be the alignment being off since it feels near the front. Cool no issue since I am getting new wheels and slapping 285/70R17s on it in a day or two and comes with an alignment.

Second it could be the drive train being misaligned slightly. I had this happen on my 2nd Gen. 07 a few years ago when my trailer blew a tired and yanked my truck hard. Would a Old Man Emu Carrier Bearing Drop Kit be in order or is that some some snake oil that really doesn't do much?

Lastly would be the needle bearing. I called my dealership to ask if they can do it and claim the 3rd gens no longer have it but can replace the bearings on both sides for $600 a pop! Seeing as I have seen plenty on the 3rd gens having them I think they were just trying to shoo me away.

I plan on going through this in the order written above from the least amount of trouble to the most. Unless there is something I might have over looked and missed or have any thoughts on what I have kinda planned out any and all advise would be a HUGE help.

Thanks!

 

Just did a needle bearing on the drivers side on a 2019 a couple months ago. Cost less than $100 but was a DIY job. Worth doing imho with any lift over an inch.

 

It's going to be your CV axle bearing.

Buy the ECGS CV axle bearing, swap it out yourself, save $$$$$$$.

Plenty of youtube videos out there of how to do it.

 

Yep the ECGS is what I have used on 2 trucks. Works great.