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Lift kit disaster

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mikec74, Sep 9, 2021.

  1. Sep 9, 2021 at 2:41 PM
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    Newwt

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    Sway bar delete. Consider it an upgrade
     
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  2. Sep 9, 2021 at 2:43 PM
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    I feel like he bought a used truck from a dealer that was already lifted. Idk tho
     
  3. Sep 9, 2021 at 2:45 PM
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    nudavinci64

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    Boosted Money Pit....
    Quite possible but even then many dealers warrant what was installed since they did not make any changes. Usually they will call it out if its not.
     
  4. Sep 9, 2021 at 2:47 PM
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    This was my thought initially as well. But he does say "bought brand new" so I dunno.
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2021 at 2:50 PM
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    nudavinci64

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    Boosted Money Pit....
    def missed that. if it was new then it SHOULD be warrantied by the dealer.
     
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  6. Sep 9, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    I’m calling BS that any dealer would chop up a brand new truck to add a spindle lift before putting it on the lot.
     
  7. Sep 9, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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  8. Sep 9, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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    Damnit you beat me to it!!
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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    I missed that too lol
     
  10. Sep 9, 2021 at 6:43 PM
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    Fabtech lift kit.
     
  11. Sep 9, 2021 at 6:45 PM
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    Mikec74

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    Negative. Brand new bought 3 years ago. 2019
     
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  12. Sep 9, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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    No. Still here. Just home from work. Still figuring this out. Lol
     
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  13. Sep 9, 2021 at 6:47 PM
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    35s yes. I presume the rest is stock.
     
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  14. Sep 9, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    NOT uncommon for a dealer to install a 6in lift. Not sure why some think its impossible? Or improbable? First thing I noticed was RUST, put that with Toyotas ever worsening frames and... I had a Fabtech with 37s and never a problem. The DB haters are feasting on this.
     
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  15. Sep 9, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    Taking normal corners slowly weakened the point of contact. Thus ripping through the frame.
     
  16. Sep 9, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    It is a FabTech lift.
     
  17. Sep 9, 2021 at 7:02 PM
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    Yes from the dealer20210909_185338.jpg
     
  18. Sep 9, 2021 at 7:11 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Actually quite uncommon
     
  19. Sep 9, 2021 at 7:13 PM
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    Fabtech lift kit.
    By the way, this truck only has 11614 miles on it.
     
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  20. Sep 9, 2021 at 7:15 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    It’s kind of moot. Most of us don’t run DB lifts, there’s a few (mostly Hawaii) that do but various brands.

    Best bet is to take it to the dealer since they installed it.

    Best of luck.
     

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