dmax lift kit problems

whenever you have the extra loads in there. Waste of money it was so bad. Sorry to hear of your experience. I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. If they say its out of warranty, I would argue that 5 years is not a reasonable life span especially when its a known problem, and despite it being out of warranty it should be covered. The game is always changing, and theres no perfect 4WD for everyone out there. I have never owned a Toyota 4WD and wont ever. Thanks for reading Everything was fine with the vehicle until Saturday gone when the same thing started happening as Kim Goldfinch mentioned in their comment September 30, 2021. Both of these are mounted to the chassis. Keep bouncing the front end and youll end up in broken CV territory very quickly. I own a 2017 dual cab Dmax LS-U 44. 2018 Dmax If it doesnt, the clutch is slipping and you probably need a new one. Sometimes this is easy to do, but if you havent changed anything significant (especially motor/wiring/chip/OBD scanner related) I cant see how they can argue it. They arent perfect, but we are actually happy with ours overall. Dirty fuel had to take fuel tank out and flush it out thought about another filter. Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. The dealer is putting in a warranty claim for us but was hesitant to say it will be accepted. This warranty is against any manufacturer defects, premature wear or breakage. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. Cheers David. I dont actually know what the normal distance between DPD regenerations are. All things considered, the Dmax is a seriously solid vehicle, and is one of the better in its class. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). As a passenger, a fast thoughtless driver off road is a precursor for head & back aches. The 4JJ1 motor. Lots to think about, but take your time, drive the vehicles you are keen on and make the best decisions you can with what you pick up. If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. Have a 2015 MUX with 146000 ks owned from new currently having a new head gasket replacement at a cost of 5,500 not happy about that ; this car has never towed or missed a beat , out of warranty by 18 months this vehicle was regularly log book serviced after that but ISUZU say I cant prove it had coolant change when it was due, seems a poor excuse as I cant get a proper answer to how it would blow on such low ks it is a diesel 44 has anybody had similar issues , and wonder what kind of warranty Iwill get when fixed . Surely we can have it done by our fellow and send them the bill. no aftersale service The old Jackaroos were a fantastic vehicle, and you are right; Isuzu know how to make a vehicle. A lot of people fit older model diffs with the same ratio, but they have an LSD and technically make your vehicle illegal. The Dmax CVs seem to be at a disadvantage from the factory though, with the differential sitting slightly further back than it other vehicles, and this puts more stress on them to start off with. The first seal was done under warranty, but it was leaking when I picked it up. I have no issues with the safety systems, they are annoying and id rather do without but once you adjust your driving style a little bit you get used to them. On it. Mate of mine in the industry showed me the finger spacing and the fact that the marks were under the duco. Theres no doubt that the D-max lacks in the fancy bits department. Have recently had installed an Alphatech Superstorm piggyback computer to the ECU, including dyno tune. Would i buy another one yes, would i look at anything else yes but it would need tobe really good if i decided to change. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. The dealer said the issue is that small that they cant get a good read on the issue and said I just have to drive it until it breaks down. So far so good. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. The turbo has been replaced and the air conditioner piping replaced under warranty. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. I pointed out that the GVM upgrade was done in Nov 2019 after the initial cracks. Very disappointing. The Dmax CV's seem to be at a disadvantage from the factory though, with the differential sitting slightly further back than it other vehicles, and this puts more stress on them to start off with. Otherwise, ask them to take it back, as its not fit for purpose. Built Not Bought 827K. The DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. Then it sits in 5th locked doing 60kms/hr so little acceleration and then give it a little bit more and it takes off instead of calmly accelerating. We absolutely love our set up but we acknowledge that our set up has some shortcomings ( caravan is not off road rated & Prado has towing limit of 2500 kg) & are looking to sell both the car and caravan. The clutch is an interesting one, because it falls under the wear and tear category. Have you spoken to Isuzu about it? More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. Apparently there was a batch of ring and pinion gears that were made with poor hardening properties, and the gears essentially chop out and become a pile of metal shavings in the bottom of your differential. At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. That is a shocking story, and one that you should be rightfully upset about. No car, no loan car, and I had to go direct to Isuzu to get it approved. They then said the car has too many modifications including lockers (their words) and that Pedders re-manufactured my vechicle and to take it up with them. 4WDs are incredible expensive now, but is a bit extra worth paying for something newer/less kilometres? I had a chuckle about your comments regarding the nut behind the wheel. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. 2nd battery behind driver in cab. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. I have seen people installing P clamps onto the firewall to stop the pipe from moving and cracking, and there seems to be a relationship with extensive off road use. How wrong was I ? 4.5 years out of the first one, and weve gone for another identical one. I would ask on the various Dmax and MUX pages on Facebook; there is some good information shared on their from a technical perspective. Thanks Have sleeves to place on tie rod ends that are weak. Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. Only you can answer that! Bog standard too. Set up for touring. Hey mate. Catch can also approx 250ml i dont understand how anyone can say the cracked inner guards are caused by a bullbar when it is mounted to the chassis not the body. Parts were ordered, shipped and arrived very fast. I assume it starts and behaves normally? A lot of people dont do this. There will be wear and tear on other items as well though, but if its done a lot of long distance driving and less 4WDing it might be limited. They knocked back the warranty claim saying it was from my cord Bullbar. Asides from that, you have purchased a vehicle that isnt doing what it should. if there is any play, look to see where its coming from and replace the part. Only after add ons are towbar, bullbar, roof rack and Peddlers suspension. We will have this for at least another 5 years, so lets see how it goes by the end of it. Hi Aaron, I assume the coolant leak was something to do with the EGR, and at least one of the oil leaks would have been a rear main? At the 20,000k service we were told that their was a problem with the dpf and we were told the ECU would be reprogrammed by Toyota to maximise the dpfs life. Id suggest you get something light and strong if you can, and monitor the body mounts carefully, and look for any cracks appearing. 28,000 ks only on her though. At 175k and 95% highway running only. This kit will only work on trucks that keep the center link in the factory position. Sorry to hear. The next issue was a leak from the front differential, in the 4WD actuator assembly, and its booked to go in to be repaired. Apart from that it has been quite good. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. Ive had the rear differential pinion seal replaced under warranty as it was leaking, and the 4 front body mounts that were cracking and deforming. By law, the vehicle you purchase (and anything else too) must perform as the consumer would expect it to. Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. If the Prado has been reliable, and you think it will continue to be so, maybe thats not a bad option. 1. Stop vehicle, start again stuck in second gear No wonder you got another Dmax; its awesome when you feel comfortable with a previous vehicle to just buy the next model up. From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. Our goal is to buy a semi-offroad caravan with more powerful vehicle, not necessarily brand new. It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. What issues have you had with the Dmax, and what model was it? I understand that things go wrong, nothing is faultless, but thats why I pay for dealer servicing, I shouldnt be without a car for over 6 weeks and counting. These are also damaged easily by anyone working in the engine bay with a number of people saying during battery changes, or even if someone just leans on it the pipe will crack and leak your gas out. Thanks for the comment, and the chuckles. I think youll find bad points about every vehicle, and the MY15 model Dmax and MUXs are a decent vehicle. A few people have had theirs replaced (and realistically they are a consumable) earlier than they should have. If your dealer is close Id be asking them about it and getting it done, so you dont have issues with cracked guards in the future. My ute is still under warranty. Paint issue in one area, you can see fingerprints, they wouldnt look at it. Unfortunately, was to late, crown wheel and pinion not healthy. 401 000kms. Im not a real 44 buff, just wanted a vehicle that could handle bush tracks, sandy beach access points for a bit of fishing and such. Good to hear you had a great run from the Rodeo. i have the 2017 dmax sx single cab. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. This is the same with the gearbox; if it had an issue under warranty and you took it there, and they did nothing, they are still liable for the repairs. Last week we got our hands on Shaun from 4WD Action's brand new 2021 D-MAX to check out the suspension and see what needed improving. This is not the case; they are good vehicles with a few little flaws (on the whole) that can be easily worked around. A bit of mechanical sympathy goes a long way. In terms of the dual cab Utes on the market today, the Dmax is one of the best in terms of reliability. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. Mark. I really like the D-Max, and hope to get a long run out of it. Cheers Feel like I need to move away from dealership services so I can actually speak to a mechanic and not read a technician report! Have a problem with the front sway bar. Thanks Aaron, Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. Again, this happens when you are 4WDing and giving it a bit too much. Maybe 2023 I will have it back (on the upside, I have learnt that public transport isnt as bad as I thought). We have a 2018 DMax. Fwh incase CV breaks. Yep, the 2WD Toyotas have a great reputation. Factory internal wiring is horribly put together, bonnets wobbles because the metal is so thin, i can visibly see the cab move and stretch where the doors mount to the cab, i would not be surprised if the door rips out of the frame one day, fancy looking l.e.d lights arent that crash hot, i periodically smell oil fumes in the cabin even when the A/C is on recirculate. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. On thing i did do and am blown away with, is a new Gturbo fitted, not because the factory one was playing up. The 2017 model onwards had turbo issues, but seem to be pretty similar to the 2012 2016 models in terms of reliability (turbo aside). Steel bullbar, Aluminium canopy, rear battery, fridge, free wheeling hubs (my CVs will last forever!). At the time of purchase, Id heard of a couple of turbos going on the newer model with the DPF, and since then I have heard of a huge number. Other Mods B&W Turn Over Ball, Air Lift Bags, Titan 52gal fuel tank, Wether Tech FloorLiners, SpeedLiner spray in bedliner, debadged whole truck except bow ties and D-Max/Allsion logo Save Share Reply Quote when 4 wheel driving. You can adjust the settings, but its just terrible. Thanks for the update. Hi Arron great article. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs. You are very welcome. Breaking when a car is in a left turn lane turning off, not allowing the vehicle to return to the left lane while overtaking on a duel carriage. I have now broken 4 tie rods, and the rear locker will push the front forward and bend them. I live with most of the issues (although i will sell it), they bother me but i live with it, so this is just my honest opinion of the car/driving experience i have. If you can prove the paint wasnt done right from the factory they should have no leg to stand on. Interesting over view, i jumped from a 2002 2.8 izuzu turbo rodeo 400000 km, which by the way never let me down into a 2018 d max 42 , had 2 factory recall, the last being the rear springs replacement, now completed 80,000 km no issues , about to trick the ute up a bit and take it where most would not venture in a 2 wheel drive so will be interesting to see if i have issues. Given people have had inner guards crack on vehicles with heavy aftermarket bull bars, as well as the Isuzu aluminium ones and even without bull bars, I think its safe to say the bull bar doesnt cause the cracking. Got into a 2019 dmax and am at 29,000 km turbo going on this one aswell, starting the nice siren noise. Maybe look at almost anything else. They only way they can decline warranty is if the transmission cooler caused an issue, which it wont if its correctly suited to the vehicle and recommended + fitted by a specialist. Have you been towing a trailer by any chance? Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. Would I buy another Isuzu or recommend possibly not. so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. Why, When and How! you should be able to jack the front end up and grab the centerlink, then shake it back and forth. Ive also seen a lot of people installing Colorado body mounts, which are apparently more solid, but as to whether this makes the actual issue any better or not, I couldnt say. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. Ive had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77,000km in it. That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction.If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here - Dmax build cost. Im looking to buy a new 21 model and give the 10 to the missus but you are so right there isnt a perfect 4wd out there but these are a great bus. This seems to stem from vehicles that spend a lot of time on rough roads, have heavy bull bars and winches mounted and that stick out a long way. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. What has Isuzu had to say about it? Not happy. Cheers Ours has been pretty good overall, Thanks for your comments, and all the best Permalink. Please note most of what is raised here are also Isuzu MUX problems, which are basically a wagon version of the Dmax. That said, Ive also seen it on Dmaxs and MUXs that have no bull bar, or even the factory aluminium or steel bull bar. Obviously this is more susceptible to fatigue and is more likely to crack. The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. Tom. Our aircon just failed the other day too, so Ill add that to the list! Maybe Ive just been lucky, but I love it! Not overly happy about this. The Hilux is also a good vehicle, and as long as you keep on top of the injectors they are a great motor. Date: 12:51 PM Oct 25, 2016. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. (In most cases). I have a spare CV. I think most dealers these days are well aware of the turbo issues, and will simply listen and make a judgement call. I have a 2015 DMax LSX and have also purchased a new 2021 XTerrain. Led. Perhaps its time to retire or go back to something mechanical that you understand a bit better. Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track. Good to hear mate, and the story everyone wants to have with their vehicle. Code errors U0100 and U0101. Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. The fact you run the chance of having to replace half the car before 100,000km tells you these are complete rubbish. This has been happening for almost 18mths/50,000km and can happen anywhere from 2km or 10,000km apart. The ACC has some great information about warranties that is worth a read. Apart from the steering and brake overrides, the trip computer is cluttered with information and the navigator constantly needs screen intervention. 2022 Dmax 3" suspension lift - YouTube 0:00 / 15:46 2022 Dmax 3" suspension lift PROCHECK Automotive Mechanical & Dyno Tuning 2.8K subscribers Subscribe 8.2K views 9 months ago PROCHECK. Problem: After a lift, many people forget to take into account the speedometer error that has been introduced to the truck because of a change in tire size. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. The Isuzu Dmax is one of the few 4WDs on the market that doesnt come with a diff lock, or an LSD as a factory fitted install. If you are finding the DPF burns are happening much closer together, you may have a problem. Sounds like youve had a few issues! Some 44's sport steel bull bars, winches and driving lights while keeping their tubs light and empty for recreational use. This was the SX, and base model, in automatic. Thats fantastic. Limit the number of short trips you do and the DPF will be much happier too. I agree with the drive train sympathy. Fingers crossed!! Re the cracks I might suggest that your comment doesnt have any facts in it either, so perhaps you should take your own advice? The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. its bad when i use it to call people and they answer with their mobile its rubbish. 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