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Alignment needed after installing ECGS bushing?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gfunk123, Apr 4, 2018.

  1. Apr 4, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    Gfunk123

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    Installed a LRO 3/1 leveling kit the other week and got vibrations, cyclical noise like driving on rumble strips on side of highway but not as loud. Would go away after about 10 mins of driving...... Shop is installing the bushing tomorrow morning. Do I need an alignment afterwards? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Apr 4, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    You need an alignment after putting the lift in. If you already got an alignment and they only installed the ECGS bushing, then you don't need one.
     
  4. Apr 4, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Thanks! Did the alignment right after installing leveling kit. Just wanted to be sure and not mess up my new tires. Keeping fingers crossed the bushing cures me tomorrow.
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    Glad to report they installed it and vibes and noise all gone!!!!!
     
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  6. Apr 5, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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    Congrats! Gotta love when issues get fixed like that.
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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    Just got out on highways once I hit 55mph I get slight drivetrain vibration. Wonder if I should try carrier bearing drop from OME??
     
  8. Apr 5, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    Might be worth a shot. Or you could just get washers and stack them one by one until you eliminate the vibe.

    All the carrier bearing drop kit is is a small metal spacer. Way over priced.
     
  9. Apr 5, 2018 at 6:32 PM
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    I already have an OME on hand. So I'll give that a try I guess. After getting it I realized it's pricey for what you get. Oh well.
     

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