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Strut Problema

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Pines2007, Jul 10, 2022.

  1. Jul 10, 2022 at 4:58 AM
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    Pines2007

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    I replaced the struts on my 2007 Tundra SR5 with just struts from OReilly due to emergency broken strut breakdown. The struts are shorter than what was on the truck but now the 4wheel drive will no work. This was my first struts replacement attempt. Is the problem due to using a cheap strut? Any advice? Not sure what to do now.
     
  2. Jul 10, 2022 at 7:05 AM
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    Sounds like they may have unplugged something or possibly nicked a wire while doing the job.
     
  3. Jul 10, 2022 at 8:50 AM
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    Wheel Speed sensor damaged, unplugged?

    Any trouble codes? ABS, Trac, lights on?
     
  4. Jul 10, 2022 at 12:20 PM
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    No just flashing lights
     
  5. Jul 10, 2022 at 12:22 PM
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    Which lights are flashing?
     
  6. Jul 10, 2022 at 12:26 PM
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    The 4 high. You can hear it trying to engage but doesn't. Also, the struts we put on lowered the truck about 2 inches. Would that have caused a problem
     
  7. Jul 10, 2022 at 12:27 PM
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    Don't know if we have to take it to the dealer or auto shop now to get it going.
     
  8. Jul 10, 2022 at 12:27 PM
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    The height thing really isnt a problem. The wheel speed sensors could be. There is one on each wheel and tire. Does the truck have an trouble codes? Have you unhooked the battery for 30 mins to let the ECM reset. Mine sometimes doesn't go into 4Hi smoothly but for the most part it works well.
     
  9. Jul 10, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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    I will try that. Thanks.
     

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