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got the lift installed but a problem show up

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ilove_taco_ma, Aug 30, 2010.

  1. Sep 1, 2010 at 10:55 AM
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    98tacoma27

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Did you happen to install this piece?

    bilstein_5100_adjustable_l.jpg
     
  2. Sep 1, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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    I did a diff/drop it took some of the angle out of the CV boots, I bought it from Fat Bob's Garage and I was not happy with the kit, the spacers for the skid plates were to short and I had to half ass some spacers. The D/D kit in my opinion won't do anything to correct the alignment.

    Looks like you need to have it aligned to me, mine wasn't as severe as yours I am going to wait till after winter to have mine checked, as it drives fine.

    Don't have a pic of the wheel lean on mine, or I would post it.
     
  3. Sep 1, 2010 at 12:28 PM
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    yes i believe i have that piece install on too. i left that at the very bottom. why do you ask? jw
     
  4. Sep 1, 2010 at 12:30 PM
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    yeah even though the wheels lean a little outward it drive fine but can hear the tires. still need to re balance out my tires. they are vibrating.
     
  5. Sep 1, 2010 at 12:32 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Because without it, it would like the pic you have posted.
     
  6. Sep 1, 2010 at 6:50 PM
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    I always do a diff drop if I go 2.5" lift or more even if truck has the manual locking hubs (they SAY to do diff drop on 2.5" lift with auto hubs or 3" with manuals) it doesnt hurt to have it on there, only takes 15 mins to install also

    OK on shock setting I was just getting the idea you cranked them up AND had the lift springs but you should be fine where your at

    on the grille part LOL yeah i've seen it few times where guys cant find a 4wd grille when at junkyard.. its really up to you obviously but I never liked the 2wd version as well... just the way the chrome angles beside headlight
     
  7. Sep 1, 2010 at 7:03 PM
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    Get the alignment ASAP. Lifted trucks wear tires bad enough without any extra help. Also, if you go over 2.5", you would be better off with the Diff Drop. Better to err on the side of caution.
     
  8. Sep 3, 2010 at 9:04 AM
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    thanks guys for all your help and guides. yeah im gonna get it alignment and re balance the tires to stop the vibrations. for some reasons when i stand at the back of the truck and look at the rear truck bed the driver side is not even.
     
  9. Sep 3, 2010 at 2:23 PM
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    lean to the driver side? if so its normal .. called the taco lean or first gen lean... problem is normally its the truck driving with one person on board-- the driver so there weight on driver side... the gas tank that you keep full? yep driver side....heavy battery that is always there?? yep driver side.. they put all weight on driver side which was for packaging reasons (intake and exhaust on pass side)
     
  10. Sep 4, 2010 at 3:15 PM
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    i see. so that problem is normal. wow....i don't remember the driver side leaning when it was still on stock. oh well if thats normal then i guess its gonna be that way. gonna have to get used to it.
     
  11. Sep 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM
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    Also make sure your spring perch is not upside down..just a thought since that happened to mine and my bolt was sticking out just like yours
     

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