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Problems with lift kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Captain T, Jan 3, 2017.

  1. Jan 4, 2017 at 3:45 AM
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    sgtnewundies

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    Check your torque on the tie rod ends and the upper control arm. If your driveshaft is more than 1/2 out you may need a driveshaft spacer. If you used a rear spacer block chances are the driveshaft is out more than if you went with a replacement leaf pack.
     
  2. Jan 4, 2017 at 1:16 PM
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    Anyone seen this? When its on the lift the tires toe in. theres alot of play side to side with the tires off the ground.

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  3. Jan 4, 2017 at 1:20 PM
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    Pics of where your tierods connect to your spindles, please.

    My guess is the tierods are installed on the wrong side of the spindle. They need to be flipped with the spindles.
     
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  4. Jan 4, 2017 at 1:45 PM
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  5. Jan 4, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    I think it has to deal with your tie rods and potentially bad wheel bearings or ball joints. I'd start with the tie rods first and work your way through. I'm placing bets on the tie rods though
     
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  6. Jan 4, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    Really strange when you let it go back down they straighten out. The tech said he'd never seen it before either.

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  7. Jan 4, 2017 at 3:41 PM
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    Holy MF angles :eek:
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2017 at 3:42 PM
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  9. Jan 4, 2017 at 3:43 PM
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    Doesn't anybody read my posts :annoyed:
     
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  10. Jan 4, 2017 at 3:44 PM
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    Flip your tierods. They're installed incorrectly.
     
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  11. Jan 4, 2017 at 3:47 PM
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    Here's my sheet from today. My camber and toe were wayyy out. The tire that was on the front left is shot I let it go for too long. I bought the tires on the internet to save $800 and they came static balanced. When they put em on the machine they were 4-6.5oz off. That's what was causing my truck to shake. Steering is much tighter an doesn't shake at low speed when I hit 70MPH you can tell that the tires are shot. I rotated put the fronts on the back. If I had to do it again I would buy the rims and tires online and save money just make sure to take it to a proper shop that deals with custom rims. Anybody have any used tires for sale? LOL

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  12. Jan 4, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    OMG I AM SUCH AN IDIOT. I CANT BELIEVE I JUST SAW THIS I PUT THEM ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE SPINDLE. WHAT A ROOKIE. PLEASE DONT TELL ANYONE I DID THIS.

    Thanks guys for all your help im going to cry myself to sleep now.
     
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  13. Jan 4, 2017 at 3:53 PM
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    I'm telling everybody :evil:
     
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  14. Jan 4, 2017 at 4:01 PM
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    You're not an idiot that's how they looked and correct position for stock spindles, from the bottom. For the lift spindles needs to be from top. Once you correct it probably need alignment again, and check for play.
     
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  15. Jan 4, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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    Well, thanks. It's actually kinda funny. The tech looked at it today too and couldn't figure it out either.
     
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    Don't worry, no one reads the internet. Glad you're getting it sorted :thumbsup:.
     
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  17. Jan 4, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    As mentioned check everything before you align.
     
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