So I posted a few days ago about a squeaking that turned out to be a CV leak...well turns out, I have to have my entire front axel replaced, and Toyota is claiming that my lift voided the warranty:flame:
I had my lift installed by one toyota dealership (Toyota of Cleveland) and they said that they were going to cover the lift under warranty and unless something from the suspension fails, as it is not a toyota part, they would cover it. Well, the other dealership in town, Capital Toyota, is not covering it under warranty, however, they are being helpful in giving me an entire detailed report and even the old axel.
What they told me was wrong was the inner tulip on the front axel, passenger side, on the CV inner joint, its inner ball bearings were binding and wrapping around each other, causing it to fail. They claim that the lift put the CV's at such an angle as to cause this to happen, but I'm not so sure, as plenty of other forum members have the same 3" Rough Country lift and have not had these problems.
I did get into an accident a few months ago on that caused damage to the front passenger bumper, same side of the axel that failed, could that have anything to do with it? Or could it have been caused by offroading or hitting a deep pothole or rut? Or could it be something else? One of my friends suggested axel wrap where the axel comes loose and shifts back upon acceleration, causing the inner bearing to wrap around inside?
I'm trying to get this under warranty somehow, maybe the dealer who installed the lift will reimberse me? not sure.
Please, any answers or opinions would greatly help!:bigthumb:
I had my lift installed by one toyota dealership (Toyota of Cleveland) and they said that they were going to cover the lift under warranty and unless something from the suspension fails, as it is not a toyota part, they would cover it. Well, the other dealership in town, Capital Toyota, is not covering it under warranty, however, they are being helpful in giving me an entire detailed report and even the old axel.
What they told me was wrong was the inner tulip on the front axel, passenger side, on the CV inner joint, its inner ball bearings were binding and wrapping around each other, causing it to fail. They claim that the lift put the CV's at such an angle as to cause this to happen, but I'm not so sure, as plenty of other forum members have the same 3" Rough Country lift and have not had these problems.
I did get into an accident a few months ago on that caused damage to the front passenger bumper, same side of the axel that failed, could that have anything to do with it? Or could it have been caused by offroading or hitting a deep pothole or rut? Or could it be something else? One of my friends suggested axel wrap where the axel comes loose and shifts back upon acceleration, causing the inner bearing to wrap around inside?
I'm trying to get this under warranty somehow, maybe the dealer who installed the lift will reimberse me? not sure.
Please, any answers or opinions would greatly help!:bigthumb: