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3rd Gen Rear Lift issue HELP

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ToddsTRD, Mar 23, 2017.

  1. Mar 23, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    ToddsTRD

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    Just bought it today I did LED lights ordered lift and deciding on tires using the stock rims
    So I had my 3" Front Leveling Kit and Tried to in stall a 2"rear and it caused my rear pinion to bind up. I removed then to drive home but it now sits two inches lower in the rear.
    Front is 39.5"
    Rear is 37.3"
    Has anyone had this issue and if so what's the fix.
     
  2. Mar 23, 2017 at 8:02 PM
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    What do you mean by "bind up"?

    Lifting the truck will change driveline angles, yes. The truck should still be perfectly drivable, but you may experience driveline vibrations under certain speeds/conditions. If so, you'll need to get the angles of u-joints back together as close as possible. This will likely require a carrier bearing drop ($20), and axle shims ($30-40). I'd suggest installing the cb drop first, measuring the angles with a digital angle meter, and figuring out what degree shims you need from the measurements you get.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    Just bought it today I did LED lights ordered lift and deciding on tires using the stock rims
    Yea I did not think only 2" blocks would cause that. I mean I could not turn the tire. It had so much drag.
     
  4. Mar 23, 2017 at 8:07 PM
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    nevadabugle

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    Subed for outcome. 2inxh lift should not cause this.
     
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    I remember there was a thread in here on how to to measure driveling angles. Do you happen to know? I want to search on how to do it and prepare myself when the time comes.
     
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    Oh. That's... strange. That should not happen from a lift.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/drive-shaft-vibrations-solved-step-by-step.244535/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1m-Fh5kiRU
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2017 at 8:49 PM
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    Did you have both tires off the ground?
     
  8. Mar 23, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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    Sumthin weird is going on.
     
  9. Mar 23, 2017 at 8:53 PM
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    What do you mean you couldnt turn the tire??
    By hand?
    By axle (with hands)?
    By driving?
    In neutral?
     
  10. Mar 23, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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    A 3 inch front leveling kit??? Usually the front is only 1" or less from being level with the factory rear. Blocks & Spacers :facepalm:
     
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  11. Mar 23, 2017 at 8:57 PM
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    Thanks for the help smit. :thumbsup:
     
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    Just bought it today I did LED lights ordered lift and deciding on tires using the stock rims
    I was installing a 3" front and "2 rear
    When I installed it and when to move it out of the shop it did not want to move like the emergency brake was on.
    I put it back on the lift put it in neutral and tried the turn the tires and they were touch to turn. I lifted the pumpkin up just a 1/2 in with a muffler jack and I could turn it freely. I had a 2016 and did not have this issue
     
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    Just bought it today I did LED lights ordered lift and deciding on tires using the stock rims
    Rear blocks front spacers
     
  14. Mar 23, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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    Just curious, most blocks are tapered to angle the pinion to help with driveline. Any chance they are tapered and you put them in backwards? The smaller end should go towards the front. If you put them in backwards it only makes the angle worse. Just a thought.
     
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  15. Mar 23, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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    Youre using blocks and spacers on a brand new 2017 truck?
     
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    This is the kit

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  17. Mar 23, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    Not cool bruh.
     
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    That is strange. Not quite sure of the setup on the 3rd gen but I didnt think the rears were much different.
     
  19. Mar 23, 2017 at 9:09 PM
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    Just bought it today I did LED lights ordered lift and deciding on tires using the stock rims
    Used the same kit on my 2016 no issues

    IMG_2666.jpg
     
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