Needle Bearing Failure With Lift (How Many)

Just got mine Friday also. Looks exactly the same

 

Okay, good to know. Wanted to make sure that was normal

 

So it did cover up to 2017 then stopped and still we have problems with it when lifting it a bit. Sounds like they did a whole lot of nothing to fix the main issues and continue on making them. Did they just lower them down to make the differential straight and not rub the needle?

 

So where can a guy pick up this bushing ? Also any specialty tools needed? Any recommendations on changing the seal?

 

Mine is finally going out at 130k miles . I'm a 17 or. I've had a 3" lift and just upgraded to a 6" lift

 

No issues here, but it's only been about a month....... 2/1 Lift.

 

https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-8536125-toyota-8-clamshell-bushing-eliminates-needle-bearing.html

 

So $172 sound right?

 

Sub’d

 

My needle bearing failed after lifting the truck, replaced it with the ECGS bushing. Then that failed after 70K miles. I just replaced it again a week ago.

 

I have one in my tool box, I'll check for that weld seam...Smoooth as could be. Got mine from ECGS a couple years back, Justin Case. No vibrations Yet and I'm on my second "lift." Going on 70,00 miles actually. I still keep that needle bearing kit in my tool case...Justin Case.

 

The ecgs solid bushing failed?

 

2nd gen, 3" suspension lift + .75 front spacer +5" heavy duty rear springs. Daily driver and gets a decent bit of bounce in the rocks, lots of trail play.

Not a god damn issue.

Fucking pussies.

 

Yes. Toyota said that they give a 3 yeart50k mile warranty on it. In two years I drove 70k which made me out of warranty. He said when they removed the old ECGS bushing that it looked like the metal was flaking away

 

This is very confusing. The dealership told you Toyota warranties an aftermarket needle bearing replacement ECGS bushing?

 

I believe Toyota has a TSB to replace the needle bearing with ECGS bushing so yes they warranty it.
The Toyota dealer by me has them in stock for $90.

 

I did the 2" Bilstein 5100 lift without issue.

 

Yes IF you pay Toyota to do it.

I paid Toyota to do the ECGS bushing. They suggested it after my first needle bearing failure.
Toyota warranties their work. Maybe not the part? But they give you a 50K mile/two year warranty on the work that they perform and that includes the bushing in that.

 

I installed my Bilstien 8112/8100 + 650 coils +Deaver Stage 2 and got the vibrations that went away switching to 4wd. New Nitro bushing and seal pushed in, all good!
I had the driver side much higher than the passenger so I had no front diff oil leaking out.

 

Sorry if this has been asked, but can you live on the vibration without causing issues / damage until you get around to getting it replaced?