1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Bag spacers with 1” shackles? Advice on rear shocks Questions about 5100s, leveling and 1" lift Tip to easily compress springs at home without scratches Rough Country Lift Kit Rear shock extender

What is leaking?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 2point5seconds, Dec 23, 2020.

  1. Dec 23, 2020 at 10:23 PM
    #1
    2point5seconds

    #1
    2point5seconds [OP] Wish I didn't have so much money

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2020
    Member:
    #55835
    Messages:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sensei
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra SR5 TRD 4WD Double Cab
    Icon Stage 9 lift, 700 pound rated Eibach spring, Sumo Springs (rear), RCI engine skid plate. RCI Lower Control Arm Skid Plates, RCI Transmission Skid Plate, RCI Cat Guards, Rago dash plate. RAM phone holder. Bed rails. Tint. 17x8 Icon Rebound wheels. 315/70/r17 Falken Wildpeaks. AAC Trigger 6 Shooter, midland MTX-115 radio, Chassis Unlimited front bumper, OLB Bar light and ditch lights, Baja Fog lights, Smittybilt winch, Husky floor liners, bed rail, Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners, driver's side grab handle, Wheeler's Offroad front bump stops, Decked Tool Box
    2019 Tundra SR5 TRD 5.7l 4WD Double Cab. 35" Wildpeak tires and 17x8.5 Icon rebound wheels. Spacer lift 2.5"/1.5."

    Took truck to dealer today for oil change and tire rotation.

    Drove off afterwards and heard a thumping noise. Drove back to dealer and they said the sticky metal pieces used to balance tires were hitting calipers. They took them off and asked me to go back tomorrow so they can balance and fix the metal balance pieces.

    Drove 45min home and noticed oil in the skid plate. As I looked around I noticed something had sprayed down the underside of the truck as I drove. Looking closer, I saw that ( i think) the lower control arm on passenger side was leaking.

    What is that bolt used for and why would it be leaking? there is oil on the dipstick and the brake fluid was full.

    Also the tire had fluid on it like it leaked straight down while it was parked.20201223_204227.jpg 20201223_173611.jpg

    Thanks
     
    2point5seconds, Dec 23, 2020
    #1
  2. Dec 24, 2020 at 4:30 AM
    #2
    Casper3

    #2
    Casper3 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2017
    Member:
    #10570
    Messages:
    2,018
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jay
    CT/OH
    Vehicle:
    2017 Super White 5.7 SR5 TRD off road
    That just looks like a typical sloppy stealership oil change, you're better off just changing the oil yourself.
     
    Casper3, Dec 24, 2020
    #2
    TheBeast, DaddyPete, NewImprovedRon and 2 others like this.
  3. Dec 24, 2020 at 4:41 AM
    #3
    Adam

    #3
    Adam New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2017
    Member:
    #10039
    Messages:
    951
    Gender:
    Male
    Lower control arm oil. Should be able to go to Auto Zone and get some more.

    I agree with Jay, looks like a crap oil change clean up.
     
    Adam, Dec 24, 2020
    #3
    2point5seconds[OP] likes this.
  4. Dec 24, 2020 at 4:45 AM
    #4
    GIN•OKUMA

    #4
    GIN•OKUMA Can’t get to SSEM from there. RGBA1

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2020
    Member:
    #54533
    Messages:
    1,077
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fish
    26.57°
    Vehicle:
    Noun; a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land
    Did you feel the fluid? Did it look like oil on your skin? Give it a sniff test? See what kind of fluid it is. That will narrow where it’s coming from or came from.
     
    GIN•OKUMA, Dec 24, 2020
    #4
    TheBeast and 2point5seconds[QUOTED][OP] like this.
  5. Dec 24, 2020 at 5:10 AM
    #5
    TRD423

    #5
    TRD423 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2018
    Member:
    #11962
    Messages:
    157
    Gender:
    Male
    Chattanooga
    Vehicle:
    17 SR5 TRD 4X4
    -20% tint all around and over factory -2” ToyTec leveling spacer -275 70 18 BFG KO2 -TRD duel exhaust -TRD Pro skid plate -TRD Pro grille -TRD sway bar -TRD performance air filter -vinal wrapped front bumpers -Xenon Vision led head/ fog lights and interior lights -AJT Design billet shift knob
    @2point5seconds the bolt you have circled is your lower shock bolt. Agree with the others, super sloppy oil change.
     
    TRD423, Dec 24, 2020
    #5
    NewImprovedRon and 2point5seconds[OP] like this.
  6. Dec 24, 2020 at 5:33 AM
    #6
    Black Wolf

    #6
    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2014
    Member:
    #378
    Messages:
    42,502
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Alamosa, CO
    Vehicle:
    2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4
    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    I'd be raising holy hell with your dealership. Totally unsat.
     
    Black Wolf, Dec 24, 2020
    #6
    2point5seconds[OP] likes this.
  7. Dec 24, 2020 at 7:48 AM
    #7
    2point5seconds

    #7
    2point5seconds [OP] Wish I didn't have so much money

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2020
    Member:
    #55835
    Messages:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sensei
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra SR5 TRD 4WD Double Cab
    Icon Stage 9 lift, 700 pound rated Eibach spring, Sumo Springs (rear), RCI engine skid plate. RCI Lower Control Arm Skid Plates, RCI Transmission Skid Plate, RCI Cat Guards, Rago dash plate. RAM phone holder. Bed rails. Tint. 17x8 Icon Rebound wheels. 315/70/r17 Falken Wildpeaks. AAC Trigger 6 Shooter, midland MTX-115 radio, Chassis Unlimited front bumper, OLB Bar light and ditch lights, Baja Fog lights, Smittybilt winch, Husky floor liners, bed rail, Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners, driver's side grab handle, Wheeler's Offroad front bump stops, Decked Tool Box

    The skid plate was definitely oil. Smelled like it. Wasn't brake fluid. Didn't smell like it. The fluid on the lower control arm didn't really smell like oil or brake fluid.
     
    Last edited: Dec 24, 2020
    2point5seconds, Dec 24, 2020
    #7
    GIN•OKUMA[QUOTED] likes this.
  8. Dec 24, 2020 at 7:49 AM
    #8
    2point5seconds

    #8
    2point5seconds [OP] Wish I didn't have so much money

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2020
    Member:
    #55835
    Messages:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sensei
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra SR5 TRD 4WD Double Cab
    Icon Stage 9 lift, 700 pound rated Eibach spring, Sumo Springs (rear), RCI engine skid plate. RCI Lower Control Arm Skid Plates, RCI Transmission Skid Plate, RCI Cat Guards, Rago dash plate. RAM phone holder. Bed rails. Tint. 17x8 Icon Rebound wheels. 315/70/r17 Falken Wildpeaks. AAC Trigger 6 Shooter, midland MTX-115 radio, Chassis Unlimited front bumper, OLB Bar light and ditch lights, Baja Fog lights, Smittybilt winch, Husky floor liners, bed rail, Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners, driver's side grab handle, Wheeler's Offroad front bump stops, Decked Tool Box
    Is it usual that they would drain the fluid in the LCA?
     
    2point5seconds, Dec 24, 2020
    #8
  9. Dec 24, 2020 at 7:50 AM
    #9
    2point5seconds

    #9
    2point5seconds [OP] Wish I didn't have so much money

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2020
    Member:
    #55835
    Messages:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sensei
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra SR5 TRD 4WD Double Cab
    Icon Stage 9 lift, 700 pound rated Eibach spring, Sumo Springs (rear), RCI engine skid plate. RCI Lower Control Arm Skid Plates, RCI Transmission Skid Plate, RCI Cat Guards, Rago dash plate. RAM phone holder. Bed rails. Tint. 17x8 Icon Rebound wheels. 315/70/r17 Falken Wildpeaks. AAC Trigger 6 Shooter, midland MTX-115 radio, Chassis Unlimited front bumper, OLB Bar light and ditch lights, Baja Fog lights, Smittybilt winch, Husky floor liners, bed rail, Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners, driver's side grab handle, Wheeler's Offroad front bump stops, Decked Tool Box
    I will today. Had to take another day off. Plus the truck is only 1.5 years old. These guys...
     
    2point5seconds, Dec 24, 2020
    #9
  10. Dec 24, 2020 at 8:04 AM
    #10
    Black Wolf

    #10
    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2014
    Member:
    #378
    Messages:
    42,502
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Alamosa, CO
    Vehicle:
    2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4
    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    Nope....:burp:
     
    Black Wolf, Dec 24, 2020
    #10
    2point5seconds[QUOTED][OP] and NewImprovedRon like this.
  11. Dec 24, 2020 at 10:48 AM
    #11
    2point5seconds

    #11
    2point5seconds [OP] Wish I didn't have so much money

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2020
    Member:
    #55835
    Messages:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sensei
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra SR5 TRD 4WD Double Cab
    Icon Stage 9 lift, 700 pound rated Eibach spring, Sumo Springs (rear), RCI engine skid plate. RCI Lower Control Arm Skid Plates, RCI Transmission Skid Plate, RCI Cat Guards, Rago dash plate. RAM phone holder. Bed rails. Tint. 17x8 Icon Rebound wheels. 315/70/r17 Falken Wildpeaks. AAC Trigger 6 Shooter, midland MTX-115 radio, Chassis Unlimited front bumper, OLB Bar light and ditch lights, Baja Fog lights, Smittybilt winch, Husky floor liners, bed rail, Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners, driver's side grab handle, Wheeler's Offroad front bump stops, Decked Tool Box

    Man, you got me with the LCA oil. LOL. With some blinker fluid. LOL.
     
    2point5seconds, Dec 24, 2020
    #11
    TheBeast and Black Wolf like this.
  12. Dec 24, 2020 at 11:35 AM
    #12
    Kanobi13

    #12
    Kanobi13 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2018
    Member:
    #13944
    Messages:
    1,258
    Gender:
    Male
    I thoght the same thing seems like they used lca as funnel
     
    Kanobi13, Dec 24, 2020
    #12
  13. Dec 24, 2020 at 11:40 AM
    #13
    Black Wolf

    #13
    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2014
    Member:
    #378
    Messages:
    42,502
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Alamosa, CO
    Vehicle:
    2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4
    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    I wanted to say something but.........:anonymous:
     
    Black Wolf, Dec 24, 2020
    #13
  14. Dec 24, 2020 at 12:12 PM
    #14
    2point5seconds

    #14
    2point5seconds [OP] Wish I didn't have so much money

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2020
    Member:
    #55835
    Messages:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sensei
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra SR5 TRD 4WD Double Cab
    Icon Stage 9 lift, 700 pound rated Eibach spring, Sumo Springs (rear), RCI engine skid plate. RCI Lower Control Arm Skid Plates, RCI Transmission Skid Plate, RCI Cat Guards, Rago dash plate. RAM phone holder. Bed rails. Tint. 17x8 Icon Rebound wheels. 315/70/r17 Falken Wildpeaks. AAC Trigger 6 Shooter, midland MTX-115 radio, Chassis Unlimited front bumper, OLB Bar light and ditch lights, Baja Fog lights, Smittybilt winch, Husky floor liners, bed rail, Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners, driver's side grab handle, Wheeler's Offroad front bump stops, Decked Tool Box
    That was another thing I looked at. But they seemed fine. No leaking from them
     
    2point5seconds, Dec 24, 2020
    #14
  15. Dec 24, 2020 at 12:50 PM
    #15
    GIN•OKUMA

    #15
    GIN•OKUMA Can’t get to SSEM from there. RGBA1

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2020
    Member:
    #54533
    Messages:
    1,077
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fish
    26.57°
    Vehicle:
    Noun; a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land
    Could be from the tire balance if they had to spin the rubber they would have put fluid back in it.
     
    GIN•OKUMA, Dec 24, 2020
    #15
  16. Dec 24, 2020 at 2:12 PM
    #16
    2point5seconds

    #16
    2point5seconds [OP] Wish I didn't have so much money

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2020
    Member:
    #55835
    Messages:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sensei
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra SR5 TRD 4WD Double Cab
    Icon Stage 9 lift, 700 pound rated Eibach spring, Sumo Springs (rear), RCI engine skid plate. RCI Lower Control Arm Skid Plates, RCI Transmission Skid Plate, RCI Cat Guards, Rago dash plate. RAM phone holder. Bed rails. Tint. 17x8 Icon Rebound wheels. 315/70/r17 Falken Wildpeaks. AAC Trigger 6 Shooter, midland MTX-115 radio, Chassis Unlimited front bumper, OLB Bar light and ditch lights, Baja Fog lights, Smittybilt winch, Husky floor liners, bed rail, Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners, driver's side grab handle, Wheeler's Offroad front bump stops, Decked Tool Box
    Gotta admit that the position of the oil on the Lower Control Arm looks like there's fluid leaking from that bolt. Ended up being what everyone was saying earlier. Rookie mistake for the oil change. They said the tech emptied the old oil into a bucket hanging from the LCA and splashed up everywhere. I haven't looked at it, but they said they cleaned it up. Thanks everyone for their input into this.

    I'm just glad Auto Zone gives a Military Discount. LOL
     
    2point5seconds, Dec 24, 2020
    #16
    Black Wolf likes this.
  17. Dec 24, 2020 at 2:28 PM
    #17
    Black Wolf

    #17
    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2014
    Member:
    #378
    Messages:
    42,502
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Alamosa, CO
    Vehicle:
    2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4
    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    It's time to post up pics of that tunny now.:thumbsup:
     
    Black Wolf, Dec 24, 2020
    #17
Register FREE to Reply!

Products Discussed in

Cup Holder Divider and Hide for 2022+ Toyota Tundra, Anti-Tipping Insert (Matt Black)
$15.99
CRC 3084 Dry Moly Lube, (Net Weight: 11 oz.) Dark Gray, Original Version
$15.95
XL/Car Window Shades for SUVs (10 Sizes) - Breathable Stretchy Mesh Screens for Baby, Sun, Heat, Bug & Privacy Protection, Ideal for Camping Adventures, 2-Pack by Qualizzi
$19.77
Leaf Spring Liner with Lip, 2-1/4", Black
$23.99
SHALL 4-Piece Flat Pry Bar Set -15" 10" 7.5" 5.5"- Heavy Duty & Mini Nail Puller Crowbar, Utility Claw Bar, Wonder Bar, High-Carbon Steel Flat Bar Tool for Home Remolding & Woodworking
$21.99
Gabriel 143340 Suspension Mount Regular
$20.86
KYB SM5737 - Mount Kit
$21.76
3M Clear Paint Surface Protection Vinyl Film (6" x 60")
$21.89
Beck/Arnley 101-7653 Ball Joint
$37.78
Lhfacc in Cab Single Air Gauge Control Kit with Paddle Switch for Air Suspension Kit
$39.99
GEARWRENCH GearBox™ 12 Pt. XL Flex Head Double Box Ratcheting Wrench, 22mm - 86022
$51.00
Warrior Products 800061 2.5" 4 Degree Leaf Spring Shim - Pair
$51.27
Front Suspension Lift Kit - 1.5" Lift Height - Compatible with 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra 2WD 4WD and Sequoia (Non Electronic Struts) - Leveling Kit Strut Upper Top Aluminum Spacers Accessories
$55.99
Siberian Bushing Polyurethane Front Suspension Lower Arm Front Compatible with Toyota Tundra 2006-On Sequoia 2007-On Land Cruiser 2007-On
$54.95
Mevotech TTX Suspension Stabilizer Link Kit TXMS86822
$49.82
Shankly Spring Compressor Tool - Heavy Duty Build, Ultra-Rugged Coil Spring Compressor Tool or Strut Spring Compressor Strong and Durable ATV Spring Compressor Tool
$54.99
Shankly Spring Compressor Tool - 2200 Lbs - Extra Strength, Heavy Duty Build, Ultra-Rugged Coil Spring Compressor Tool or Strut Spring Compressor Strong and Durable ATV Spring Compressor Tool
$54.99
Bilstein 11176015 Mounting Kit
$46.03
BIG RED AT46002ABR Torin Double Locking Steel Jack Stands, 2 Pack, 6 Ton (12000 lb), Black
$64.04
BILLET4X4 2-1/2" Wide Axle Leaf Spring Clamps - Set of Four (4) (4X4 Off-Road Vehicles)
$33.99
BTSHUB 280mm Hook Spring Compressor Tool Heavy Duty, Strong and Durable Spring Compressor
$28.99
GEARWRENCH GearBox 12 Pt. XL Double Box Ratcheting Wrench, 22mm - 85922
$31.18
OEMTOOLS 25551 Coil Spring Compressor, Tool For MacPherson Spring Installation And Removal, U-Bolt Design For Maximum Safety, Forged Steel Hooks And Latches For Controlled Compression
$34.27
Energy Suspension - 8.9104G REAR BUMP STOPS
$36.96
52420 2" Air Bag Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers Kit for Most Lift Kits
$37.50
ABN Coil Spring Compression Tools - 2pc Durable Coil Spring Clamps Strut Spring Compressor Tool Set with Safety Guard
$39.99
OEMTOOLS 25550 MacPherson 10.75" Strut Spring Compressor, Automotive Suspension System Maintenance Tool, 2-Piece Universal Spring Compressor Tools with 9.75" Maximum Safe Opening, Forged Hooks
$37.08
Protune Suspension Rear Shock Extender W/Brake Line Relocation 2-4" Lift Kit fits for Toyota Tundra 07-19
$24.99
AZUNO Digital Tire Inflator with Pressure Gauge, 200 PSI (0.1 Res) w/LED Flashlight, Heavy Duty Air Compressor Accessories 7pcs Set, w/Lock on Air Dual Head Chuck and 90° Tire Valve
$25.99
MOOG K90255 Front Upper Suspension Ball Joint for Toyota Tundra
$24.05
MOOG K750180 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link for Toyota Tundra
$27.46
NEIKO 01407A Electronic Digital Caliper Measuring Tool, 0 - 6"es Stainless Steel Construction with Large LCD Screen Quick Change Button for Inch Fraction Millimeter Conversions, Digital Caliper Measuring Tool
$28.11
ABN 11.5in Strut Spring Compressor Tool – Set of 2 (Pair) – Macpherson Spring Compression, 13/16in Socket 1/2in Drive
$25.99
WINMAX TOOLS AUTOMOTIVE Heavy Duty 280mm Hook Coil Spring Compressor/Jaws Capacity:23~280m High Security
$29.90
OTC 4722 Stinger Heavy-Duty CV Boot Clamp Installer
$32.49
Control Devices P2525-1WA Brass Ball Check Valve, 1/4" NPT Female x NPT Male
$9.77
Maxima 74908 Chain Wax - 5.5 oz. Aerosol
$12.68
MOOG K201414 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit for Toyota Tundra
$12.46
DuPont Non-Stick Dry-Film Lubricant Aerosol, 14 oz( bottle color may vary)
$11.98
Maxima 74920 Chain Wax - 13.5 oz. Aerosol
$11.74
Air Lift 21838 Union Tee, Silver
$5.99
Malida Pipe Tube Hose Cutter Scissors tool,Cuts 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" PVC Nylon PU for Water filters Reverse Osmosis System.
$6.78
To Top