dmax lift kit problems

The guards crack due to the body flexing and vibrating. I agree with the drive train sympathy. Anyway, 6 weeks later, the parts have now been ordered, ex-Thailand and no idea how long that will take (I am hoping they dont strap them to the back of a mule with a life vest and push them across the ocean, but with my experience with Isuzu warranty so far, I wouldnt be surprised). Only you can answer that! Hayman Reese Xbar. I would suggest Pedders as an option, if you have one nearby. Ive also bent sway bar links and have replaced them with performance ones. There must be hundreds of these that have failed by now. 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. Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. My ute is still under warranty. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Support strap of inner battery clamp to outer guard incase battery rocking causing inner guard cracking. Have you got a Dmax? Thanks for the comment. They will take the strain. We are looking for a very small no frills hard top caravan (not interested in shower, washing machine, microwave). Independent front suspension vehicles are notorious for breaking CVs, especially when a lift is fitted. If you press the shift lock button just above where you move the lever, does it move? If your truck has been lifted make sure the lift kit you have is a spindle style kit not a control arm drop. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. Not what you expect from a new Ute. I understand you had the transfer case seal repaired under warranty, but I was wondering if you had any idea how much it would cost out of warranty? About to attempt to get it fixed under warranty tomorrow hopefully. It works OK, but isnt as good as some other variants on the market. Id suggest you get something light and strong if you can, and monitor the body mounts carefully, and look for any cracks appearing. 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. Bluetooth hands-free phone is really poor, I just use headphones it is what it is. i have the same 16 model as i didnt want dpf either, the only problem i have had was a weeping transfer case seal fixed under warranty twice. 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. Unreliable. Ive had my 2017 LS 2WD Manual D-max for nearly a year now and got it as an ex-lease vehicle with only 27,000 k on the clock. A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. Instead, it comes with traction control only (which most vehicles also come with). Donaldson 10 micron prefilter. 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. The dealer is putting in a warranty claim for us but was hesitant to say it will be accepted. Have you been towing a trailer by any chance? 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. I have braced bullbar by getting scrub rails incase bullbar causing inner guard cracking. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. Unhappy Jan but glad to get it out and hopefully help someone else out. My 2017 D -Max tray-back has done 177,000 km. No issues yet at 45,000, but the turbo noise is now noticeable but not alarming. Ive heard of the CVs and tie rods. BDS 4.5" Lift Kit Fits 2011-2019 Chevy / GMC 2500HD / 3500HD Part# 719H All BDS Lift k.. More Info & Free Shipping. Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. Im told that the new evaporators being fitted are a different design, but there are a number of people who are onto their 4th evaporator, which is pretty poor. Sorry to hear of your issues. I have heard of others towing things having to replace the clutches too. It goes in for a service tomorrow so will get the mechanic to check out to see if there are any cracks in the inner guards as well. Who ever has the bad luck of trying to talk to you on the other end of the call will have major issues hearing what you say. You can replace them yourself, but it will be at your cost, and then Isuzu doesnt get the feedback that they really need. Permalink. 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. What a truly terrible experience that Im sure has put you off buying another Isuzu. This warranty is against any manufacturer defects, premature wear or breakage. Have a 2014 dmax, 200,000k on it. 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. Not overly happy about this. (EDIT all good so far!). The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. 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 . By law, the vehicle you purchase (and anything else too) must perform as the consumer would expect it to. She stated the clutch disc is completely warn and burnt out. It does sit on 110-120km/hr very nicely though. My last piece of advice would be to wait a few more months to ensure that there are no issues the first owners are having. I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . 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. I have heard of a significant number of these being done. No charge of course and no problems since. Husband bought a D-Max Single Cab 44 Tray Back. The old Jackaroos were a fantastic vehicle, and you are right; Isuzu know how to make a vehicle. Consistently returning 8.4l/km (not towing of course) and if I take my racks off, that usually drops below 8. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. A few people have had theirs replaced (and realistically they are a consumable) earlier than they should have. I have never owned a Toyota 4WD and wont ever. This was the SX, and base model, in automatic. Thanks Aaron, 2nd battery behind driver in cab. Otherwise, ask them to take it back, as its not fit for purpose. At the 40k service the wetness was observed, they ordered in the parts and at the 50k service it was corrected. It is absolutely useless. Ive always liked them. From a cosmetic view. Got into a 2019 dmax and am at 29,000 km turbo going on this one aswell, starting the nice siren noise. We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. Ironically, several of the problems we have had have been the result of aftermarket gear. Im looking at the brand new 2020 model. Surely we can have it done by our fellow and send them the bill. The Dmax came with a tow bar, genuine aluminium bull bar, reversing camera and tub. Thanks for your delightful comment. Thanks for your very informative site. Electric windows are about as fancy as this one gets! I have great respect for them. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? Suspension while easy enough to simplify down to four springs and four shock absorbers, is far more complicated than that. Perhaps you wont need one, which solves your issue altogether. I would speak to your local dealer, and if you have no luck with them, consider trying Isuzu Ute Australia head office on 07 3151 5888. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. Often they snap in the worse possible position on a track. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). Only after add ons are towbar, bullbar, roof rack and Peddlers suspension. The next issue was a leak from the front differential, in the 4WD actuator assembly, and its booked to go in to be repaired. I had 2 petrol v6 Toyota Utes prior to these. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. Do you know the capacity? It is the most poorly built car i have ever owned. love the 2550 tray. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. Or should I go to Toyota Hilux ? Ive heard of a few people with this issue. What do you think about dmax 2022? If you are looking for Isuzu Dmax problems, then youve come to the right place. Weve also fitted a transmission cooler to care for our Automatic Transmission, after the temperatures were getting a bit too hot for my happiness, but this is not uncommon for a lot of new 4WDs that are working hard. Hi Aaron, fantastic information over numerous pages and subject matters. If you are loading it up or changing tyre sizes it will struggle, and potentially have issues with overloading. I have just updated my 2014 Isuzu d max with 256000kms on it to the latest 2021 model. cab mounts were replaced every 40 000kms. between me and the feature in the stability control ,..was able to save it, so what can i say, it pulls like a train, and the economy could be a little better, but so far i am happy. Early on, there were a number of Dmaxs that had rear main seals replaced under warranty. The 4JJ1 motor. I don't know - very few diesels seem to have them, probably due to increased production costs and the plain fact is most manage very well without them though the presence of an in-tank pump does make servicing easier. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. drivetrain sympathy is a must with most IFS rigs, mine has spent a fair amount of time offroad with no real problems. 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. and will keep an eye on the body mounts regularly. I hear they are quite hard to come by. I did read from an Isuzu technician that it is caused by soft body mounts that wear out and are not replaced often enough, and have seen a number of them cracking at the front, so keep an eye on it. 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. No problems with cracking guards, body mounts, turbo, diffs, gearbox (manual), transfer case, oil leaks, tie-rod ends, DPFnothing! I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? 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. Hi Aaron, Otherwise, you cant go too wrong with the Dmaxs, if you set them up well, maintain them properly and keep an eye out for the common faults. I have a 2012 (start of the batch in the article) starting from new and with 315,000km on it now, doing a combination of on/off road. Thanks for reading The very comfortable seat. Hopefully your local dealer is helpful. 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? religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. Not good regarding the fuel economy either; it will be interesting to see if it improves. Aaron, Thanks for your precise & v. comprehensive analysis. Turbo went in under 10,000km had a strange noise from motor that head office couldnt explain and loads of other issues. Interesting! If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! Emma , Hi Aaron, I tow a boat and sometimes a caravan. We purchased with intentions off travel due to work commitments we have not done much. A number of Dmaxs and MUXs (Ive seen about 200 online) end up with the inner guard cracking, above the front wheels. I have just noticed that my front body mount rubbers have cracked. I appreciate your response. Machinery will take a lot of hard use but will not take abuse. Im also waiting for my aircon to fail, but no issues so far. That is the last thing anyone needs is to be broken down 700km away from home. Some thought has gone into avoiding issues as best I can. I will definitely now keep an eye on the four front body mounts, and will swap them for Colorado if necessary. Firstly, sorry to hear you are having issues. The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. Cheers Chester, Getting anything from overseas is a disaster at the moment, and Isuzu will be caught up in it like everyone else. It might not be for you. Paint issue in one area, you can see fingerprints, they wouldnt look at it. Every bloke I know who had a D max hated it and said the same thing. Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. Ive just recently seen much heavier duty options which sleeve the thread to prevent this, and will be keeping an eye out on it, and driving with care. I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. While I hear good stories about the Dmax, I am afraid that mine is destined for a trade if only I had it to do that!. Cheap quality, nasty interior and poor performance. The ACCC makes it very clear that any product purchased in Australia must do what a reasonable person would expect it to. It takes more than a cover version of a Fleetwood Mac song to build a tough 4WD. The new Duramax will be mated to GM's new 10-speed automatic transmission that is currently offered in the 2019 Camaro ZL1. Superior Engineering diff drop re poor cv angles. Aaron, Ill have to check it out but I think our Dmax is about a 2016, its a manual and has just started revving up while driving, the rev counter goes up and the motor starts over revving while just driving along, any ideas would be helpful, cheers. 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. In terms of engine reliability, an EGR and a DPF are not a great idea. Then after numerous returns to dealer with concerns head still leaking (using half bottle of coolant/800km) it was finally identified that the EGR cooler had a leak, again fixed under warranty. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. If it stalls, you might be OK. Which of your shortcomings above do you think this would resolve? 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. Great vehicle no major problems so far. so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. Have decided a new D'max and have asked for a 2 inch lift from the dealer. Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. Sold after 30,000km. Stop vehicle, start again stuck in second gear How to install a 4x4 lift kit at home in half a day 4WD 24-7 432K views 3 years ago BNB BUDGET BUILD || Stock to Tourer in 24 Hours!! 7,446 Answers. Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. The front can only flex through it's design range anyway. One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. The Dmax turbo was replaced when it was first delivered to me (faulty waste gate actuator), and I had the transfer case seal on the rear weep, which was replaced under warranty, and kept leaking (we are on seal #4 now, which seems to be holding). I would get the front weighed first though, as any heavy bull bar is likely to put you over the front axle weights, especially if you have bash plates or a winch as well. Have you spoken to Isuzu about it? Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. It is a manual first up gear box was replaced under warranty. Best fuel economy at 90klms. I literally would have had to lift the paint, make the mark and then respray. If you see a broken Dmax on the side of a 4WD track, theres a pretty high chance the two front wheels are pointing inwards towards each other. 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. Good to hear you are happy with it overall; hopefully it gives you years of further trouble free service! You might already know that cars and vans are super expensive and have long lead times right now. Has anyone else had this problem? Turbo has gone 1. They also indicted they knew what the problem was which is what really annoys me. Sounds like youve had a few issues! 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. 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. whenever you have the extra loads in there. I must say I am worried about mine cracking too, and have been keeping a keen eye on it. But without a doubt my favorite thing about the car is Being the SX version (base model) our Dmax has a similar interior to that of a 15 year old vehicle, and thats OK with me. Zero problems. This is my second dmax (MY2019), after my 2010 gave me 200,000km with pretty close to zero headaches. It will sit on 100 most of the time, but it has to work hard to do so. I have serviced this vehicle accordingly, (every 10,000km) its 4 and a half years old and a total lemon. The fuel consumption is 10/100 klm on a 1000 klm trip where my old one got 7.7/100 and when I complained they said it wasnt run in , my old one got 7.7 at 5000klm so thats bs and they were unable to replicate the electronic sensor problems so I have installed a dash cam to record the actions as this feature has the potential to cause a major accident with the vehicle doing unexpected things. Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. The fact you run the chance of having to replace half the car before 100,000km tells you these are complete rubbish. Neither I or insurance at the time knew it was a common issue. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. Was told by one dealer the car would need a Diff drop plus ball joint spacer to adjust the change in angle angles. Cheers. had surging idle symptoms when my factory filter head unit started leaking. 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. 401 000kms. Keen to know more? We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. If there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. So my consumption goes down in increments of about 5mm every 3000km from the dot below the top yellow indicator. The Hilux is also a good vehicle, and as long as you keep on top of the injectors they are a great motor. Lovells GVM GCM upgrade. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. Our Research and Development team extensively examined the vehicle and took note of the comparisons between the old D-MAX and the '21 D-MAX. Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. The large majority of owners are very happy, and we fall into this category for the most part too. Led. 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. Yes, they have their issues, as Ive shared, but most are relatively minor (although still unacceptable) compared to the major gearbox failures, injector replacements, DPF failures, engine failures and so forth that happen on a regular basis to other brands.

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