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Leveling kit issue...please help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 1stgenpre, Apr 6, 2013.

  1. Apr 6, 2013 at 10:06 PM
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    1stgenpre

    1stgenpre [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys,
    I had a good friend install a 2 inch leveling kit today for me. Truck leveled out nicely after install, but then we went out to eat later on I noticed a roar from the driver side. I know I need an alignment after this install, and I am due to get one on Monday. Question is...I noticed a small bit of grease on my lower control arm on the driver side...looks like it may have come out where a small boot on the short "arm" that connects the sway bar to the upper control arm meets. I know it rotates a bit, but noticed on the passenger side that there is no grease and the boot is secure..on the driver side it looks as though the boot has separated from the arm or whatever it's called. Could this be a source of the roar or is it just in need of an alignment? Either way that boot doesn't look normal now...what is the proper name for these parts and what would it take money wise to fix it? I'm posting pics...the first is the passenger side...second is the driver. Hope you can tell what I'm talking about.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365311113.099085.jpg
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    Thanks for any help you guys can give. Sorry for the lack of knowledge, it's late and I will look up the names of it ASAP.
     
  2. Apr 6, 2013 at 10:28 PM
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    1stgenpre

    1stgenpre [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Tint, shorty antenna, custom bedside decals, Weather Tech mats, undercover bed cover, Wet Okole seat covers, TRD shift knob, 3 inch lift, Level 8 MK 6 wheels in matte black, BFG A/Ts 285/70/17, LED bed lights by tacodane, nfab steps, salex organizer, bed extender, pioneer head unit, satoshi grill, tacoma trucks sunshade, more to come...
    So I see it is the sway bar link...and I know a lot of you remove the sway bar altogether so I'm guessing the roar probably isn't from this...correct? Anything besides the alignment that I should check?
     
  3. Apr 6, 2013 at 10:34 PM
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