Hello again,
I have a 2013 Toyota Tundra (5.7 4WD), and recently I did a suspension job with all new control arms and struts, while adding a 3.5in lift to it. While I was working on it, the front driver CV axle popped out of place. After inspecting it, the boot wasn’t ripped and there seemed to be no damage, so I popped it back in, and it seemed to be back to normal, however after I put the truck back on the ground and tested it around my complex, I noticed a rhythmic popping noise coming from about the place that CV axle is. I haven’t and do not plan on putting it in 4WD until I’m able to pinpoint and fix this issue
Do you think I just didn’t pop it back in all the way, or maybe should I just replace the axle? It was working perfectly fine before it popped out, and the passenger one is having zero issues.
I do also know that the alignment is really out of place, since I was messing with the entire suspension to put this kit on. Do you think that has anything to do with it? Regardless, I am going to have it towed to the alignment shop later this week or next week to hopefully not cause any damage or further damage if it is.
Any advice anyone is willing to throw out, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Suspension lift kits are a lot better than they used to be but they still compromise your vehicle's suspension, drive line geometry, etc. Hopefully, the alignment shop can get it all to work together properly for you.
3.5" is an extreme lift if keeping the differential at factory height.
Alignment will be way out of whack so that's step 1. But even after that, I think your CV axles will not last long. (not to mention steering parts etc.)
I did drop the front and rear differentials, as well as the front sway bar and the bump stops. I’m doing everything I can to make sure everything I have stays working as long as possible.
Do you think going with an alignment first may solve the problem, at least until the CV axle gives out?
oh, well that's different.
Anyway, yes the alignment should be your first priority. Hopefully that solves your problems.
Yeah, I did a lot of research prior to actually purchasing a kit, because I wanted to make sure to keep the truck as reliable as possible, even with such an extreme lift. I really appreciate your advice, I’ll definitely make the alignment my first priority and go from there. Thank you!