dmax lift kit problems

It fills its own windscreen wiper reservoir up when it rains. A number of Dmaxs and MUXs (Ive seen about 200 online) end up with the inner guard cracking, above the front wheels. This last one they slightly over filled onto the yellow so when I took it back it was down to the full dot and they said it hadnt used and is fine then wanted to close the case until I said no and did another 3000km and its dropped 5mm from the dot. All the best with your new vehicle! Very helpful to keep in mind. If you go through your manual, youll find fitting an LSD is not legal on these as they interfere with the electronic stability control. 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. Maybe look at almost anything else. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. Flipped it over like directions say but now the steering tie rods rub the sway bar enough to tear the rubber boots. What has Isuzu had to say about it? If its doing this while you are in gear, and driving along, it can only really be the clutch slipping. Emma , Hi Aaron, Have a problem with the front sway bar. uses no oil blow no smoke. Limit the number of short trips you do and the DPF will be much happier too. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. Customer in need of Parts for lift kit. What a truly terrible experience that Im sure has put you off buying another Isuzu. 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. No towing. We have a 2016 Hilux at the moment and can honestly say nothing has gone wrong with her to date except the dpf. Isuzu say this is normal. The large majority of owners are very happy, and we fall into this category for the most part too. I have a 2015 DMax LSX and have also purchased a new 2021 XTerrain. No wonder you got another Dmax; its awesome when you feel comfortable with a previous vehicle to just buy the next model up. It should be under $100 on its own. All the best with whatever you decide I need to check mine too; thanks for the reminder. Lucky its still under waranty. 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. Thanks for reading I specifically bought the older version Dmax. Weve had a number in the past. They won't affect normal working then. 401 000kms. In regards to the Bull Bar, Im not entirely convinced that they have any bearing on the cracking, but it certainly wont help. Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. Do you know the capacity? TJM bullbar and winch, side rails and side steps. 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 agree that its annoying, and it shouldnt be acceptable. A lot of the process revolves around how good the service and mechanics are, and sadly they dont always back the product up the way they could. This was the SX, and base model, in automatic. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. The front end is total crap and after putting a lokka in the front, I broke 3 CVs and finally the whole front diff (https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs). Best fuel economy at 90klms. I have serviced this vehicle accordingly, (every 10,000km) its 4 and a half years old and a total lemon. 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. This kit will only work on trucks that keep the center link in the factory position. The Dmax CVs 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 appreciate your response. Good article! Husband bought a D-Max Single Cab 44 Tray Back. Mechanic suggesting blanking egr. Cheers for the comment. Hope we can get another 140,000 trouble free kms out of her!! They knocked back the warranty claim saying it was from my cord Bullbar. Our 4x4 lift kits are designed to lift your D-Max to the legal maximum height, allowing for bigger and tougher tyres with greater clearance. Here are the most common axle issues associated with small lift kits. Hopefully its al sorted now, and you get to enjoy a few years of trouble free motoring! 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. 116k on the clock. Have a 2014 dmax, 200,000k on it. I had unusual cracking noise in rear, thought to be brake lining binding up. Hayman Reese Xbar. The evaporator has cracked it due to dodgy lines apparently. Last week we got our hands on Shaun from 4WD Action's brand new 2021 D-MAX to check out the suspension and see what needed improving. Friends have suggested buying an Isuzu Dmax which brought me to you. Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! Im almost persuaded especially as it has the canopy already. Please note this post is my opinion only, and its up to you to do your own, independent research. Nil issues. 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. I havent heard of the U0100 and U0101 errors, but looking online it seems common across all makes and models and can be anything from a wiring fault to a dodgy fuse or communication issues. Just to chipping in with my experience. If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. Permalink. Aaron. Is the vehicle still drivable? Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. Ive been a Toyota fan for a long time. It is our on-farm vehicle. I believe the hardfacing was not done well on many of the differentials. Compare this to my 3.0 litre work Hi Ace has instant response, i find this car fast enough and drive ability is great, i dont need a powerhouse. I will definitely now keep an eye on the four front body mounts, and will swap them for Colorado if necessary. Also, because of the extra lift in the front end, I've split the driver's side CV boot. Dont bother with the jokes, I have owned Rangies & Discoverys since 1983 and never found them to be any worse than the miriad of Holdens & Fords I have owned..and far more capable offroad than many of these cheap Asian twincab reproductions of a 1982 Hilux now sold. If you keep it light weight, and dont change the tyre size to anything bigger you should be able to do it all legally and reasonably well. I feel that theres a lot of people who dont share the issues they have with their 4WDs, and when its put together openly and honestly it probably looks a bit daunting, but there are many other vehicles with much worse runs than this! Its not that I dont like them, I just prefer Range Rovers. Really disappointed and I hope this post saves at least one other person from this fate. Set up for touring. Parts were ordered, shipped and arrived very fast. Ford dont offer a cooler and the dealer wont fit an after market one. Thanks Aaron, Thats fantastic. I appreciate your comment, and your opinion, but well be sticking with the Dmax for some time yet. I think most dealers these days are well aware of the turbo issues, and will simply listen and make a judgement call. I wouldnt say its pathetic, especially seeing as a huge number of people have no issues with them. Unfortunately, was to late, crown wheel and pinion not healthy. Blamed me as i didnt show them early enough. I agree with the drive train sympathy. I have heard of a significant number of these being done. 1. That is the last thing anyone needs is to be broken down 700km away from home. Cheers, Emma. I have had the same problems with my Dmax 2018 LS the inner guard cracked but that was before i had the bullbar fitted the turbo has failed isuzu have come to the party and are covering the costs to repair my car, my car had travelled 160000 klms the dealer repeatly told my that there was no problem with the PDF until the car went into limp mode. Im told that the body mounts are too soft and wear/fail too quickly and if they arent replaced then you end up with the cracking. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. If you are finding the DPF burns are happening much closer together, you may have a problem. it turned out to be a fault which after being plugged into their computer was re programmed, all good have since had the light come on and it did its burn as it should have, now the main complaint i have is some of the nannies pulling on the steering wheel applying the brakes when i get to close to a vehicle, they are working as they should ,but if you turn them off which isnt as easy as it should be , you have to turn them off again when you restart , having said that it has saved me from running up the back of a car in Sydney traffic , and the other day saved us from a bad situation where a loaded trailer got way out of control,. Hi Aaron, Axle Binding Axle binding is caused by a CV joint bending so far that the internal bearings and cage lock up and can't turn freely. 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. Ive heard of the CVs and tie rods. Purchased new. If it does what you need it to, you have the right vehicle. I dont know much about the 1.9L engine unfortunately, and it really depends on what you want to do with the vehicle. If the Prado has been reliable, and you think it will continue to be so, maybe thats not a bad option. For more information Visit our website https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/ Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. Maybe 2023 I will have it back (on the upside, I have learnt that public transport isnt as bad as I thought). Excellent choice. Thanks Stop vehicle, start again stuck in second gear Yep, the 2WD Toyotas have a great reputation. They are a great vehicle, with a solid foundation, great engine and reputable gearbox (if you get the auto) and good quality gear used overall. I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . I appreciate it. How did the chassis bend? Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. Aaron, Thanks for your precise & v. comprehensive analysis. That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction. Ive long since learned reliability and a slow journey are far better than a fast journey and not making it there! Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. If you can prove the paint wasnt done right from the factory they should have no leg to stand on. From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. Therefore I was surprised you bought one of these crates of shite over a Toyota. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. Maybe Ive just been lucky, but I love it! If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. Will the next 4WD be a Toyota? I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. I dont actually know what the normal distance between DPD regenerations are. I might suggest that your comment doesnt have any facts in it either, so perhaps you should take your own advice? Not to mention being lied to by Isuzu. Apart from that it has been quite good. hands free sucks so bad. It is absolutely useless. Suspension while easy enough to simplify down to four springs and four shock absorbers, is far more complicated than that. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? Keep bouncing the front end and youll end up in broken CV territory very quickly. Sure. Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. I overheard an employee at the Isuzu dealer mention to one of their colleagues that they had heard it happen to (x) family twice. I have a 2018 DMAX dual cab 44 with a full Isuzu dealer service history, Turbo went at 1600km (yes, 1600), with a month to repair under warranty (and 3 visits to the dealer to collect additional details to authorise the warranty BUT at least I could still drive it). It will be interesting to see where Bannister Law takes this. If you want the full review, check this out Isuzu Dmax review after 4 years. those kits are pretty stout, i jsut dont like the upper contol arm drop they use to acheive the given lift. The front end is pathetic 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. 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. That said, even though they mount to different points they are still attached together. Not good regarding the fuel economy either; it will be interesting to see if it improves. Ken. Do these need to be replaced under warranty or is it ok to replace them yourself. awesome reliable vehicle. 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. Ive also bent sway bar links and have replaced them with performance ones. Ive got a 2017 duel cab 44 Dmax. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. Im sure they do deny it. 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. Only you can answer that! Good to hear youve had a great run so far. That is a shocking story, and one that you should be rightfully upset about. A lift can mean the vehicle has stronger springs and so flex won't increase, other springs with greater/higher set but not so weight holding may increase it a little. My 2017 D -Max tray-back has done 177,000 km. The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. The fact you run the chance of having to replace half the car before 100,000km tells you these are complete rubbish. The very comfortable seat. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. Isuzu are certainly not perfect, but their 4JJ1 motor is well known to be one of the best common rail diesels out there. We have a 2018 DMax. I fitted FWH so the cv's and the boots aren't being flexed and run all the time as in the OE design. Ill be driving along and just go into limp mode. CST 4-6" S.T.L Lift Kit Stage 1. . 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. The light steering. The dash has a loud audible clicking noise coming from inside on the passenger side when in drive with the foot on the brake and the air conditioner switch wont stay on unless continually pressed in. Ive had numerous problems with mine so got rid of it. Hi Aaron, Catch can also approx 250ml The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. Sold after 30,000km. I have great respect for them. The clutch is an interesting one, because it falls under the wear and tear category. About to attempt to get it fixed under warranty tomorrow hopefully. Thankfully no other issues have come up and i had trouble free 16k trip around big island in 2019. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. Do you know anything about this problem or maybe point me in the right direction to fix this. Not overly happy about this. They make great vehicles, and I'd happily own most of their range. 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). Fingers crossed it stays that way. I had one on my 80 series for a while. At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. Sorry to hear of your experience. Sometimes their owners will acknowledge it, but more often than not they dont! The new Duramax will be mated to GM's new 10-speed automatic transmission that is currently offered in the 2019 Camaro ZL1. Roof racks; are you overloaded? Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. 2018 Dmax You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. Very interesting articles, Ive just about sold my Nissan y62, and was keen to buy a Isuzu MY15, July onwards, but on reading the brassed of owners, 2nd choice was 2014 hilux, but really Im just about gone full circle, GQ1988swb, non turbo, good old plugger and even spend $10,000 total recon motor, seems ok We will have this for at least another 5 years, so lets see how it goes by the end of it. Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. $5500 for a head gasket seems insanely expensive; you can get a second hand motor for that. This lowers the likelihood of shock fade meaning that you maintain handling response and therefore safety, no matter where you drive your D-Max - all thanks to your Supashock lift kit. Touch wood, no issues for me in that regard so far. The Hilux is also a good vehicle, and as long as you keep on top of the injectors they are a great motor. These are also damaged easily by anyone working in the engine bay with a number of people saying during battery changes, or even if someone just leans on it the pipe will crack and leak your gas out. (around $125) Bolt them in set on just a slight load bearing. Engine/gearbox point of view. Cheers Tim from Tassie . They not cheap. Am I alone with the above concerns? The insurer said they believe its a manufacturing defect also hence the cash settlement as opposed to authorising the repairs and giving a lifetime warranty on them. I own a 2017 dual cab Dmax LS-U 44. Hi Aaron, great reading from people that know and understand. I think youll find bad points about every vehicle, and the MY15 model Dmax and MUXs are a decent vehicle. If your truck has been lifted make sure the lift kit you have is a spindle style kit not a control arm drop. We live in Perth (no longer working since 2017 yippee!!) I dont know what the future holds, but I have no doubt that at some point in time when things open up internationally there is going to be a huge flood of 4WDs, campers, caravans, boats and every other leisure toy on the market, and they will have no choice but to offload them at a lower price. Sounds like youve had a few issues! Took it out for a drive, stopped on the road and put it P then when I went to put in D it went to N and now i cant get it out of N. Its a mystery to me. Unreliable. Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. 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. Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. Also, Im told that there was a mishap in the manufacturing facility where high tensile steel was stamped incorrectly for the guard panels, and used anyway. Its certainly not been trouble free, and it would be interesting to compare this to a Hilux to see if they are actually any better. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. I noticed that you have an Amaron battery under the bonnet. There are some design flaws, and manufacturing flaws on these from the factory, like there is for every single vehicle out there. Turbo has gone 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. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. The new model is different in many ways, and Im sure will have its own set of problems. I have just updated my 2014 Isuzu d max with 256000kms on it to the latest 2021 model. All that said, I take on board the comments re the inner guard issue as this is not the first report of the issue that I have heard, and I will ensure this is inspected at the 230k service. 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 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? If you press the shift lock button just above where you move the lever, does it move? Harry. I would speak to an automatic transmission specialist, and probably get an OBD2 reader to monitor the temperatures. View. Im looking at the brand new 2020 model. no aftersale service Ive towed a A-Van Aspire 499 (H/T), and while it is a light-weight unit, I always new it was on the back of the car, however I was never in a hurry to get to where I was going. Take care, Your comment about weekly failures with the motors of Ford Rangers is false and misleading. Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs. That, and dont hop the vehicle; as soon as it starts to bounce, stop and re-think what you are doing. Turned out to be diff. 1. Isuzu have done an amazing job with their DPFs in general (compared to many other brands), but I am still seeing some DPF (or DPD) problems on Dmaxs and MUXs. We use low 44 to avoid such situations when moving animals etc. Now they are telling my mate that the amber lights on the roof could void warranty. Hi Aaron Have sleeves to place on tie rod ends that are weak. I do love my MUX and its bells and whistles but gee I hope thats all that is going to go wrong this early in the piece! 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. Thanks for the update. Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. We absolutely love our set up but we acknowledge that our set up has some shortcomings ( caravan is not off road rated & Prado has towing limit of 2500 kg) & are looking to sell both the car and caravan. it has done a total off 126,000 km. Independent front suspension vehicles are notorious for breaking CVs, especially when a lift is fitted. Code errors U0100 and U0101. 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. Alloy Isuzu tray(Triple M) canvas canopy in sail track with engineered load bearing alloy roof and rails. DIY LIFT KIT INSTALL SECRETS! Hopefully your run so far improves! So let's go through why I feel this is an absolute quality bit of kit. 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. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. Tom. Ive heard of the compressors failing, but the alternator and crank battery says something isnt right with your battery setup. 28,000 ks only on her though. Aaron, Hi Aaron, The systems are causing driver distraction. If your dealer is close Id be asking them about it and getting it done, so you dont have issues with cracked guards in the future. Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. Not ideal to fault find. I attached long evap pipe for aircon to firewall with clamp to try and avoid evap failure from cracking. Of course, there are lots of options when it comes to improving power and the 4JJ1 motor is extremely popular for getting huge power figures from with reliability remaining largely unchanged. Fair enough. 4.5 years out of the first one, and weve gone for another identical one. I had mine get stuck in park when I blew a fuse, but there were check engine lights too, Great review and truthful comments. In my opinion they sound desperate to get rid of us. I bought mine mid 2016. Great turning circle for a ute. Their frequency of the issue is now 3-4x a day. Instead, it comes with traction control only (which most vehicles also come with). Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. Dirty fuel had to take fuel tank out and flush it out thought about another filter. Oh, I did have the main seal issue although Isuzu didnt wait until it started leaking. 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. This is because the tie rods on the steering rack are not very strong, and have a habit of bending/breaking. So naturally I speak to Isuzu. Like you did for your D Max I wanted a trans cooler. I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. Apart from the steering and brake overrides, the trip computer is cluttered with information and the navigator constantly needs screen intervention. But the car is so poorly built i wouldnt be surprised if theres a hole in the reservoir somewhere. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? and will keep an eye on the body mounts regularly. I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. 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. Hi Aaron Led. BDS 4.5" Lift Kit Fits 2011-2019 Chevy / GMC 2500HD / 3500HD Part# 719H All BDS Lift k.. More Info & Free Shipping. By law, the vehicle you purchase (and anything else too) must perform as the consumer would expect it to. Catchcan from Flashlube. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. Second issue was manual gearbox, they looked at it, told me nothing wrong while well under warranty and then of course a few months out of warranty wouldnt look at it. The hands free is the same model, and it was one of the most common complains earlier on across all models. Tray of Drifta drawers as our bed base. I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. If you still have problems with rear when loaded.over your normal weight. 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. 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. You wouldnt expect your microwave to stop working after 6 months of use, and likewise having to replace a clutch on a 4WD that is only a couple of years old seems excessive. Ive seen a few cases of this, but again know plenty of people who give them a lot of work and have never had a problem (and neither have I). The better option is to get a locker, and replace it with something better, that will be useful off road. Sorry to hear you are going through that. How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. 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