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Grinding/ Seizing from front end after 3" OME lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by goldenstone, Sep 15, 2011.

  1. Sep 15, 2011 at 7:03 PM
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    goldenstone

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    Well upon closer inspection it looks like the cv boot has oil on it, can't see any actual tears in the boot but there must be one. If it is the cv joint, do you think it has failed due to improper installation of the lift kit?
     
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    Not improper installation. But if the boot already had a tear, the lift could have caused the tear to open up more, splattering essential grease all over and letting dirt in. Is the oil on the inside joint or outside joint? Could also be front diff oil that you're seeing.
     
  4. Nov 7, 2017 at 1:29 PM
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    Having exact same problem with exact same OME lift. There were no issues before hand. Besides this is appears to operate flawlessly

    Only happens on left hand side and sharp wheel angle just shy of full turn.

    No tears in boots or anything. 2015 off road.
     
  5. Feb 23, 2022 at 4:22 PM
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    Did you guys ever figure this out?
     

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