dmax lift kit problems
There are some design flaws, and manufacturing flaws on these from the factory, like there is for every single vehicle out there. Id recommend going back to Toyota. 2013 dmax replaced a clutch at 30000 ,rattle in motor when cold from new for 4 seconds ,squeel in front wheel oil seals from new a bit of wd40 once a week looks after that left hand front tyre chops put suspension all checked out ok, loose radiator fluid since new 1lt month car has 100000 on it now still goes good had a roos ECU remap plenty of towing power now. it can cause alignment issues if abused hard I had mine get stuck in park when I blew a fuse, but there were check engine lights too, Great review and truthful comments. I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. Engine/gearbox point of view. I might suggest you look into the types of steel used; Im told that during the manufacturing process some sheet metal was mislabelled and some of the panels that crack were made from much harder steel than they should have been, and are not a suitable material for their location and application. 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. Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. I noticed that you have an Amaron battery under the bonnet. Like all Toyotas they are as reliable as Sunrise. That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. Sure. The 4JJ engine is widely regarded as one of the best on the market today, and is used in a wide range of applications from light trucks through to the Dmax and BT50, boat motors and you can even get conversion kits to put them into Patrols now. Interesting! If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. 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. Cheap quality, nasty interior and poor performance. Overall though, Im pleased with the vehicle, and it is serving us well. For more information Visit our website https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/ However, youll have a hard time getting one, they dont really work that well and they are actually illegal in these Dmaxs as it interferes with the electronic stability control. Its a real shame. also my handsfree is fine, i have heard people complain about it but i have never had that problem in a lsu, i am beginning to think its the different unit in the sx that is the issue here. Regular oil changes probably would prolong it though. I bought mine mid 2016. I got my Dmax a 40K service 2or3 weeks ago the fuel filter light came on about a week before service, it cost me $1400 to fix . The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. Fwh incase CV breaks. I would get a locker instead of the LSD. From a hardware point of view. That sucks mate. I have now broken 4 tie rods, and the rear locker will push the front forward and bend them. Emma , Hi Aaron, 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. I pointed out that the GVM upgrade was done in Nov 2019 after the initial cracks. This warranty is against any manufacturer defects, premature wear or breakage. Hey mate. Just to chipping in with my experience. So far, Im reasonably pleased with my Dmax, but having only done around 80,000km its not really a huge form of evidence just yet. Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). Led. It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. Fridge behind passenger in cab. Sounds like you bought one for the same reason as me. Weve gone with the lightest full size steel bull bar I could find, opted not to install a second battery under the bonnet (which I reckon is a daft place to put one anyway!) Very disappointing. But the car is so poorly built i wouldnt be surprised if theres a hole in the reservoir somewhere. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. Oh, I did have the main seal issue although Isuzu didnt wait until it started leaking. Im looking at the brand new 2020 model. Fless. They make great vehicles, and Id happily own most of their range. 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. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. If you are towing anything heavier than 2.5 tonne (which you probably shouldnt be with a Dmax anyway) you are going to feel it, substantially. Therefore I was surprised you bought one of these crates of shite over a Toyota. Fitting bigger tyres to your 4WD; what should you consider? Maybe. Keen to know more? 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. But. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. Still have such issues (1.9 European engine). Cheers, Emma. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. Hopefully its al sorted now, and you get to enjoy a few years of trouble free motoring! 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. What issues have you had with the Dmax, and what model was it? As I paw over it now checking, tightening, etc, I compare it to a stable of Subarus we have had in the last 10 years. I have a 2017 d max. The only things i like about this car are No problems with cracking guards, body mounts, turbo, diffs, gearbox (manual), transfer case, oil leaks, tie-rod ends, DPFnothing! Alloy Isuzu tray(Triple M) canvas canopy in sail track with engineered load bearing alloy roof and rails. Those that are made a point of are not major (like Ford Ranger engine failures, for example, which are posted on the Facebook page just about every week!). I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. Have sleeves to place on tie rod ends that are weak. One point you touched on repeatedly in your analysis many drivers have this thing about indestructabity, coupled with urgency and the need to drive fast & hard. I reckon it will do you proud for a few more years yet! The game is always changing, and theres no perfect 4WD for everyone out there. Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. 50,000 ks a year as its my work ute doing technical work in the engineering industry so gets almost daily long drives, its rare for it to do less than 100k a day. Surely we can have it done by our fellow and send them the bill. Beyond the above though, these are solid vehicles. I have a love affair for the Isuzu because its frugal on fuel and reliable to the max. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. Rear main seal was replaced under warranty no other problems to date . Thanks for reading I think the replacements on mine were about $800 including labour, and they covered it, as they should on yours as well. I am a mechanical fitter by trade, and am very familiar with the difference between hard work and abuse. I have a 2018 SX duel cab with a steel tray and just the basic mods, Bull bar, 2 suspension up grade, larger tires and a catch can also 60k on the clock. Lovells GVM GCM upgrade. 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. Sounds rough. I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. 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. Im more than happy to share my opinion, but dont base your decisions off them without doing extensive research elsewhere. Squeeks and rattles in the dash and both doors, exterior paint scratches easily, interior plastics scratch easily, rust spots on the drivers side door sill from a leaking door, car mat snapped off the first time i hopped in it, vinyl floor covering is loose, glove box latch does not open the glove box, driver side door sits 5mm proud compared to the rear door. I tow a boat and sometimes a caravan. 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. Both makes are great reliable Utes. The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. The first seal was done under warranty, but it was leaking when I picked it up. Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. I would tell them they can keep the vehicle for as long as they need, providing they give you a loan car. Its ordered now; youll get a great car and Im sure youll have fun with it. Nil issues. Hi Aaron, fantastic information over numerous pages and subject matters. The turbo thing is a known issue, and I dont think theres a single vehicle out there with a DPF that has improved reliability because of it. Would I buy another Isuzu or recommend possibly not. Electric windows are about as fancy as this one gets! Not what you expect from a new Ute. Usually failure is from being unlucky, pushing the limits of the vehicle or poor driving practices. Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. Headlights are very poor and there is no genuine option yet. Recently returning to NSW from Queensland, I had to obtain a Blue Slip for registration and the guy that did it (Isuzu Dealer) said the only thing wrong with my car, was that there was nothing all wrong with it. 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? We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. Its got enough power to be reasonable, and a lot if you are used to some of the older diesel 4WDs, but its got nothing on other Utes like the Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor or V6 Volkswagen Amarok. Why, When and How! Hi Aaron Interesting about the nolathane body mounts; have you had any issues with body cracking? Still terrible you have to do that though. 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 Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. Her tone of voice when she mentioned that this kind of thing happens when one rides the clutch left me very worried that we are going to be blamed for this. At 65,000ks The only two faults that I have had with the D-Max is the evaporator leaked, and was replaced under warranty, and the open diff is a royal P.I.T.A. I dont know how many of these have been covered by warranty, but often by the time you reach those sort of kilometres the warranty is long gone. It will be interesting to see where Bannister Law takes this. Stephen. Limit the number of short trips you do and the DPF will be much happier too. Hi Aaron, parts can be hard to find, we are lucky in a way down here, that we have in excess of 100,000 4wds on the road, very good people in the know IE, mechanics and dealers ,only took two phone calls. Touch wood, Ive had no issues with bigger tyres and a 30mm lift kit, but I drive it as carefully as possible and have installed a diff drop kit. Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. I have a 2016 D-Max and having a lot of problems with all the fuses there is far to many I blew a auto transmission fuse and the reverse lights don,t work it is confusing, now I have to replace the timing chain adjuster the chain looks ok.I hope others don,t have problems and good motoring. Good to hear mate, and the story everyone wants to have with their vehicle. 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. Our goal is to buy a semi-offroad caravan with more powerful vehicle, not necessarily brand new. Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. I have a 2018 Dmax and by 10k after service its dropped to half on the dip stick, and about a third quarter of a plastic 600ml water bottle caught in catch can. I couldnt care less about chrome bits, fancy dash boards, leather seats, lights that come on when you unlock the car and the long list of other things that some people find important. Sounds like youve had a few issues! It might not be for you. If the Prado has been reliable, and you think it will continue to be so, maybe thats not a bad option. By law, the vehicle you purchase (and anything else too) must perform as the consumer would expect it to. Hi Aaron, Im sure they do deny it. Unfortunately all of the 2017 2020 models (until the new shape) have the same turbo, and they must have changed thousands of them by now. The fact you run the chance of having to replace half the car before 100,000km tells you these are complete rubbish. We dont have those motors over here, but the rear main isnt exactly uncommon on the 4JJ1 either, I assume theyll sort it under warranty? The wheel bearings also sounds strange; if they are done properly, you should have no issues for a lot longer than every couple of services. Ive seen a few more complaints about the DPF in Isuzu Dmax and MUX vehicles lately, as they start to get a bit older and problems rear their heads. Im all for improving safety, but it sounds like Isuzu havent quite got this right. We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. 2. Check this out Dmax Evaporator Failure. Doing those sort of drives it should be pristine, but maybe its not! 2013 Camry Atara SX, 200ks replaced park brake shoes andwell thats it! Good to hear its treating you well. Isuzu, nor any other manufacturer have zero grounds to palm a warranty issue off on any modifications unless they can prove that the modification caused the problem. I appreciate your response. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! If your truck has been lifted make sure the lift kit you have is a spindle style kit not a control arm drop. One thing was the DPF burn off light came on, and me being me, didnt know what it was, i traveled a few ks to home , looked in the book and it told me i should of kept driving till it stopped flashing, when i drove it next it wouldnt come out of 1st gear rang isuzu dealer got it towed they rang back next day. The hands free is the same model, and it was one of the most common complains earlier on across all models. I have great respect for them. Hi Aaron, At the 40k service the wetness was observed, they ordered in the parts and at the 50k service it was corrected. If you took the time to read a bit more carefully, youd see that I clearly mentioned the body mounts, in the paragraph right underneath. I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. Gearbox noises at 83K, has taken OVER 6 weeks so far just to get the warranty approval (they needed to be sure what type of transmission oil was used in the 60km Isuzu dealer service which isnt on the receipt and I had to produce for them to consider it). It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. Thanks 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems Driven Today 3.11K subscribers Subscribe 1.5K 241K views 2 years ago 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems The 2021 Isuzu D-Max is the new medium truck from the Japanese. There are a few areas of concern that we all hear about. There are three relatively inexpensive ways to solve a poorly working Duramax fuel pressure relief valve. If there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. I run a e-locker in the back which is excellent. MY18 SX 44 space cab chassis tourer build. then the clutch then rack and rack ends a bent chassis and now the crank has snapped and stuffed the block. Customer in need of Parts for lift kit. Not overly happy about this. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. Some thought has gone into avoiding issues as best I can. EDIT we had our Dmax body mounts replaced under warranty at 60,000km after the front two were showing signs of cracking and sagging badly. We prefer going off-grid in national parks & free camping in the bush over caravan parks. The Hilux is also a good vehicle, and as long as you keep on top of the injectors they are a great motor. These motors are supposed to do 500,000km without any issues according to their sales spiel. It seems the cracks are caused by either stress or metal fatigue and are most likely to show up on the suspension towers, near the VIN plate or low down on the inner guards. I have heard of a significant number of these being done. The fact that its been running in 4WDs and trucks since 2002 speaks volumes. 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