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3.5 inch left cv axle angle

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Cesartt, Mar 1, 2023.

  1. Mar 1, 2023 at 5:32 PM
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    Cesartt

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    Hello been thinking about the 3.5inch rough country lift with shocks, new upper control arms, blocks in the back plus diff drop. Do any of you have pictures of cv axle angle after lift? I want a lift but worried it will cause damage. As I’ve seen a video that recommended no diff drop cuz it’ll cause damage and that lifts will cause cv axle damage. Right now stock they are perfectly straight just tryna get an idea how they would be after and if diff drop is recommend
     
  2. Mar 1, 2023 at 5:36 PM
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    300 hectares on single tank of kerosene
    You will need new CV's. Even with a 1" diff drop, you will have a steep angle.
     
  3. Mar 1, 2023 at 5:38 PM
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    Oh dang so when you add a 3.5 inch liff you need to get longer cv axles too?
     
  4. Mar 1, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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    I put a 2.5" leveling kit on mine with a 1" diff drop and both of my CV boots tore. I mean they will work for a while, but they are going to tear eventually.
     
  5. Mar 1, 2023 at 5:42 PM
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    Dang that sucks never had a lift kit so don’t know any of the issues that come with it may keep it as is doesn’t look bad tbh but would look better a little higher especially since I’m adding running boards
     

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