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6" lift just done but....

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cementtaco87, Jan 16, 2024.

  1. Jan 16, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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    cementtaco87

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    the shop took these cross member brackets off..i am now getting steering wheel jerk over bumps.....that the cause?
     
  2. Jan 16, 2024 at 10:18 AM
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    These cross member brackets

    IMG_5480.png
     
  3. Jan 16, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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    Those are radiator support brackets, has nothing to do with the bump steer that you are experiencing.
     
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    this is your 3rd post on this same subject, I would get it to a good off-road shop, I don't think anyone can diagnose over the net,,, they'd just be guessing at this point. 6" lifts seem way out of the norm and presumably, may need some trial n error to iron out.

    GL
     
  5. Jan 16, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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    online shows these not on the vehicle will affect rigidity of the truck..i cant see under where the hell they go!
     
  6. Jan 16, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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    All the things!
    As stated, those are the radiator support brackets. They get removed for drop bracket lifts (4" to 6" lifts) and most skid plate installs. These are not the cause of your problem.

    You likely need an (better) alignment...
     
  7. Jan 16, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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    I want to see a picture of this thing towing the "17" light camping trailer" the OP said he was buying soon. And yeah, I assume he meant 17'.
     
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    mhmmmmmmm..

    my previous 6" readylift didnt do this at all. this new RC kit does. RC has had zero issues from this kit.

    wouldnt new UCA'S that are adjustable fix it? adjustable high articulation tie rod ends..

    the steering knuckles...being taller then OEM.

    my brain sees that the tie rod ends are at a lower angle and when i hit a bump it annoys the steering rack to push it aside which causes the steering wheel jerk..
    or am i wrong?

    my alignment shop has my cams maxed out and only slighty fixed it
     
  9. Jan 16, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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    6" lift just done but....

    Hmm... anyone notice that these always lead to cringe?

    :bananadead:
     
  12. Jan 16, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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    Why did you swap from one 6" drop bracket lift to another 6" drop bracket lift?
     
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    because the ready lift kit had strut spacers. the RC kit has lifted struts.
     
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    did you get new wheels and tires at the same time as the lift ? if so what did you get ?
     
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    yes i got 285/75/17 ridge grapplers as a 6 ply tire and SCS sr8 wheels -10 offset
     
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    Got a link to the kit you purchased? I mean obviously what's done is done, but I don't see a RC off the shelf kit that doesn't use spacers. Got pics of your installed suspension?
     
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    Here is two pics

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    Got a pic of the top of the shock?
     

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