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Puddle under driver’s side engine bay.

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by BlacknWhite23, Jan 12, 2022.

  1. Jan 12, 2022 at 4:21 PM
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    BlacknWhite23

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    Found oil under truck in driveway under drivers side. Thought my power steering rack took a dump since it is part of the recall. Turns out my shock took a dump. Parts ordered and I get to spent more time at the dealership next week.

    ‘21 Crewmax Off Road
     
  2. Jan 12, 2022 at 4:28 PM
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    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    Did you have a heavy bottom out or anything? Seems pretty rare that a bilstein shock would take a dump like that so early in its life.
     
  3. Jan 12, 2022 at 4:51 PM
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    BlacknWhite23

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    Nope. Pavement princess. Or mall crawler. Which ever you prefer.
     
  4. Jan 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM
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    HulkSmurf14

    HulkSmurf14 ...Weighted Average...

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    Warranty that sh!t !!

    ** I guess you suggested you are hanging out at the dealership...God's speed!
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2022 at 6:53 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    I can't remember ever hearing of a new shock failing like that.:notsure:
     
  6. Jan 12, 2022 at 6:57 PM
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    Very little so far
    Is it really cold where you live? Had a bilstein blow oil years back in the winter during a particularly cold spell. Hadn't heard any others having that issue, but was told at the time that it was not all that uncommon.
     
  7. Jan 13, 2022 at 7:39 AM
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    Sorry that happened to you, but I guess I'd be thankful that it was an easily replaceable part, and not something more troubling.
     
  8. Jan 14, 2022 at 4:40 PM
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    I am in Indiana. Got down in the single digits for a few days. Not that bad to me??? Who knows. Definitely weird.
     
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