Comments on: Toyota Tundra Lift Kit Review: Low Range Off Road 3″ Lift Kit

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:46:06 +0000

Paul – You’ve got me…I don’t understand the noise at certain speeds either. I was thinking tires, which is what brought me to alignment, but that was just a stab. I think the dealer will look at this without disqualifying the repair as warrant-able, so I would say take it in with the kit installed.

By: PAUL HATFIELD

PAUL HATFIELD — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:16:10 +0000

JASON:Yes i had front end aligned the next morning-drives great-just the whir,growl noise at 25-40 mph.Low range has got back to me-they have not encountered this either-they think it has to do with diff recall.what i’m worried about is what if i take the kit off and noise goes away.as i stated,if there was a noise before it was not as noticeable,but you know how it is when you install something-all your senses are more aware for noises,vibrations etc.logic also tells me that cv joint wear could be amplified if angle is changed any.but that does not explain mph at which it happens,70mph-no noise,vibration etc.Really has me stumped-i work for john deere,so mecanical issues are a daily routine of proble solving-but this—duh

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:22:22 +0000

Paul – That’s odd. Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but did you do an alignment? Either way, I wouldn’t pull the kit off to get it looked at. Unless the kit was installed incorrectly, it’s not going to hurt your warranty.

http://www.tundraheadquarters......-warranty/

By: PAUL HATFIELD

PAUL HATFIELD — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:26:54 +0000

Installed low range kit-easy install,one problme though-there isa noticeable growl,whine at 35-45 mph,goes away in 4wd.have read about front diff recall,truck diff noise was not noticeable before install,don.t know if kit amplified dif failure or cv wear-pkup has 70 k miles on it.also now do i leave kit on and take to dealer for diagnosis or take it off-have certified warranty on pkup.am thinking about working with dif drop to see if it changes noise.HELP

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:45:25 +0000

Doug – Yes. Airbags are an acceptable alternative to blocks provided they have a sufficient rating.

By: Doug

Doug — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:41:42 +0000

I have a 2010 DC and was disappointed with the bed sag when I hooked up my camper. I had a set of Firestone airbags installed and they seem to be working great. The bags make the rear sit about an inch higher. Would it be feasable to put the spacers in the front and just use the bags to raise the rear?

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:03 +0000

Cool – let us know.

By: TXTee

TXTee — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:35:10 +0000

Yes I think something changed with the suspension on the 2010s. I found one at the dealer on Sat. with 20″ wheels and TerraGrapplers (not sure on size) but looks like a 33″ and will go back to see if I can crank the wheels to check for rubbing. Does not appear to have any suspension work done….

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:31:49 +0000

WHC – Good to know. It’s quite possible Toyota changed the ’10’s to better fit a lift. Usually, however, rub occurs during parking when the wheels are cranked all the way to the limit of the turn radius…so if you feel like it, let me know if they rub. I’d be very curious to know.

By: W.H.C

W.H.C — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:40:25 +0000

I dont understand how everyones tires are rubbing. I baught a ‘10 Tundra double-cab 4 X 4 had it a week and have put a set of 325/60/18 (33X13.00X18)Terra Grapplers on it and dont rub at all, even being stock height with stock wheels. The day after I got the tires I went off-roading in some really good ruts that really flexed the suspension and body, still no rub(it rubbed the mud on the front skirt and front mud flat). Maybe Toyota change something from ‘09 to ‘10. I am planning to install LROR kit and a set of slightly off-set wheels soon because it will make the truck look more like a 4 X 4 and not a 4 X 2 and give it a much better over all look !!!!!