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Dealer says lift kit he installed CANNOT BE UNDONE!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Oldbuzzard, May 14, 2019.

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  1. May 14, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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    I don't believe it.

    No way to warranty a truck that's been cut.
     
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  2. May 14, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    4 inch lift it’s most likely a drop bracket kit which requires cutting of the crossmember in a 4wd but i definitely think u should post some pictures so we can get a better idea. it is possible to be undone but it’s not something that is very common
     
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  3. May 14, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    Pics of lift?
     
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  4. May 14, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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    Get a set of steps or sliders.
     
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  5. May 14, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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    Waiting for pics OP
     
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  6. May 14, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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  7. May 14, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    There's dealerships that do drop bracket lifts as well as aftermarket larger tires, spacer lifts etc.

    They'll warranty the truck but unfortunately other dealerships won't honor the warranty because it's not their truck or work. So youre stuck to whoever installed the lift.
     
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  8. May 14, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    Also their lift they sold you violates some parts of your warranty. So get ready for a fight.
     
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  9. May 14, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    @Oldbuzzard if he said he had to do 'metal cutting", I can almost assure you they did a drop bracket lift. As such, they cut the crossmember to install the brackets. If that is in fact what they did, then it is pretty much permanent.
     
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  10. May 14, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Shoulda bought a ridgeline :anonymous:
     
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  11. May 14, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    Did you already sign for this Truck?

    If not run a way.

    I'm surprised they would sell an aftermarket lift, unless it was already installed on a truck they were selling. That way the customer can see it, and I don't think they would want to prolong the time it takes for the customer to take delivery of the vehicle.

    They should have to disclose the manufacturer of the lift you purchased.
     
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  12. May 14, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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    I think I saw one across the street with a lil trailer earlier.
     
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  13. May 14, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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    If the dealership does the work, or a contracted company does. They can still warranty it and up-sell it as a ‘package’ and they’re still able to warranty it through the approved channels.

    It’s either the dealership, or outsourced to 4WheelParts for dealer work through ‘DSI’ which is a business offshoot of TransAmerica, who owns 4WheelParts that does ‘dealer services international’ who does the middleman for the ‘dealer work’.
     
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  14. May 14, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    Wow.

    Buyer beware seems to apply here.

    Did they advise that this lift is not Toyota warrantied? It's only warrantied by the lift manuf. and the dealership 'may' warranty some labor to go with that.

    Take that puppy to any other dealer for suspension warranty work, or driveline work that they can blame on the lift, and you're gonna get nada.
     
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  15. May 14, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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    Where did the OP go, I’m sitting over here all curious and stuff :annoyed:
     
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    A very good point, but not everyone buying a vehicle from a dealer is an avid off-roader and outdoorsman. I’m willing to bet 75% of the first post problem users here are general daily driving “mall crawlers” who don’t know much about DBB lifts/clearance/etc.
     
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  17. May 14, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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    Get some power steps and you’ll be okay
     
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    here ya go www.amp-research.com pick 2018 instead of 2019, they havent updated their catalog.
     
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  19. May 14, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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    I think he ran to the hardware store to get a stepladder to get in and out of the truck :)


    If he hasn't signed yet, I would walk away...very fast.
     
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  20. May 14, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    :popcorn:...can't wait to see this lift.
     
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