dmax lift kit problems

Only after add ons are towbar, bullbar, roof rack and Peddlers suspension. 1. At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. This point is super scary. 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. Ford dont offer a cooler and the dealer wont fit an after market one. I do approx. I had one on my 80 series for a while. 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. You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. Given people have had inner guards crack on vehicles with heavy aftermarket bull bars, as well as the Isuzu aluminium ones and even without bull bars, I think its safe to say the bull bar doesnt cause the cracking. Do you know the capacity? Hi Aaron 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. At 130kw at the engine, and 380NM of torque, the Dmax is not leading the market here either. Mine seems to catch around 250ml per 10k but doesnt seem to drop much on the dipstick. What do you think about dmax 2022? nothing done to injectors or fuel pump. The alternative is a torqueworm drive, which some people are doing. I have now broken 4 tie rods, and the rear locker will push the front forward and bend them. They are a bit agricultural, truck like if you will, and thats exactly what a select portion of the market wants. Thanks Paul. The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. This is caused by poor body rubbers, especially the front ones. I have a 2010 Dmax which I bought new. A few people have had theirs replaced (and realistically they are a consumable) earlier than they should have. So far, Im reasonably pleased with my Dmax, but having only done around 80,000km its not really a huge form of evidence just yet. 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. 4WDs are incredible expensive now, but is a bit extra worth paying for something newer/less kilometres? Sure. 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. My dmax is covered in dents from sticks and twigs and it makes me laugh because the sales moto is built tough.. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. Fitting bigger tyres to your 4WD; what should you consider? If this post comes across as saying the Dmaxs are not a good vehicle, I apologise. 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. I would be too! Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. Im fairly confident the first 3 seals that were installed were not done properly (pushed too far in). Done Simpson Desert, Plenty Highway, Birdsville Track, Oodnadatta Track, Cape York, Savannah Way, Cape Tribulation Track, Fraser and Moreton Islands. Great to hear youve had such a good run from the 2010 Dmax. Great article on the Isuzu. Lots of people have trouble free Dmaxs too. If it doesnt, the clutch is slipping and you probably need a new one. Sold after 30,000km. If I go and get one fitted and I have issues with the 10 speed trans I am worried about my warranty. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. Ive heard of the CVs and tie rods. Squeeks and rattles in the dash and both doors, exterior paint scratches easily, interior plastics scratch easily, rust spots on the drivers side door sill from a leaking door, car mat snapped off the first time i hopped in it, vinyl floor covering is loose, glove box latch does not open the glove box, driver side door sits 5mm proud compared to the rear door. If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here Dmax build cost. First idea was fit locker, eliminate problem. Auckland nz here. That is a shocking story, and one that you should be rightfully upset about. You are right, it is quite the list of shortcomings. Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! Instead of coming back to us with answers they are saying we have voided warranty. These motors are supposed to do 500,000km without any issues according to their sales spiel. This is my second dmax (MY2019), after my 2010 gave me 200,000km with pretty close to zero headaches. Anyone else experiencing the same issues and what other oils are being used? Thanks for the comment, and the story. There will be wear and tear on other items as well though, but if its done a lot of long distance driving and less 4WDing it might be limited. They only way they can decline warranty is if the transmission cooler caused an issue, which it wont if its correctly suited to the vehicle and recommended + fitted by a specialist. We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. when 4 wheel driving. I would ask on the various Dmax and MUX pages on Facebook; there is some good information shared on their from a technical perspective. On it. This has been happening for almost 18mths/50,000km and can happen anywhere from 2km or 10,000km apart. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. Id never buy another Dmax, what a total piece of garbage! All our lift kits are designed to give your Isuzu D-Max improved stability with load or when towing, increased comfort off and on road, and of course give you greater control when driving your Isuzu D-Max. Purchased new. Hi, I really enjoyed your fair and balanced assesment of the D-Max. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. Congratulations on the new to you vehicle. I have a 2019 Isuzu Dmax Auto SX model. Catch can also approx 250ml Great looking vehicle with added creature comforts, ..but, it is turning into the worst driving experience in over 50 years of motoring. What facts can you back that up with? I will definitely now keep an eye on the four front body mounts, and will swap them for Colorado if necessary. Thankfully no other issues have come up and i had trouble free 16k trip around big island in 2019. Has had the Bluetooth unit swapped over in the first month, apparently it had an issue but replacement only marginally better so I am returning to earbuds The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. 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. Both makes are great reliable Utes. Harry. Breaking when a car is in a left turn lane turning off, not allowing the vehicle to return to the left lane while overtaking on a duel carriage. Cracks have shown on vehicles of various ages, with and without rough driving and bull bars. Sorry to hear mate. She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. 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. Apparently this is something all dealerships are required to check and rectify on a regular basis now. If you took the time to read a bit more carefully, youd see that I clearly mentioned the body mounts, in the paragraph right underneath. Hey mate. Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. You dont hear of the good reviews, but its worth weighing it all up. $5500 for a head gasket seems insanely expensive; you can get a second hand motor for that. (Kryptonite No Fine Print Lifetime Warranty)-Kryptonite steering and suspension components are warrantied for life to their original purchaser. 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. 116k on the clock. I would tell them they can keep the vehicle for as long as they need, providing they give you a loan car. 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. Saying have a Chip in my ute, so I got them to have a look before I took my ute back and low and behold I dont have one which left the service manager scratching his head. Again, this happens when you are 4WDing and giving it a bit too much. I have a 2015 Manual Mu-x, and I need to replace the rear main seal and the transfer case seal, and Im hoping not to be taken for a ride on cost. Still have such issues (1.9 European engine). Unfortunately on our way to the dealer, an hour and a half drive, Tuesday gone, the car completely died and we had to get it towed to the dealer. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . Lots to think about, but take your time, drive the vehicles you are keen on and make the best decisions you can with what you pick up. I have great respect for them. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I would speak to an automatic transmission specialist, and probably get an OBD2 reader to monitor the temperatures. Yep, were happy with Amaron. I had mine get stuck in park when I blew a fuse, but there were check engine lights too, Great review and truthful comments. I have a 2015 DMax LSX and have also purchased a new 2021 XTerrain. Apart from those faults, my 2013 MUX has had 3 engine oil leaks fixed under warranty and one coolant leak that cost me $1700. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. This results in consistent performance and superior lift for your D-Max during extended use on rough roads or when tackling those dreaded corrugations that would make any other lift kit buckle. The seal itself is cheap (from memory about $15) each, and doesnt take more than 30 minutes to replace. About to attempt to get it fixed under warranty tomorrow hopefully. It did it with a sense of flair that I will miss, but there are a few things I won't miss, and its all a compromise one way or another. Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! I had a chuckle about your comments regarding the nut behind the wheel. A well known fix is to fit colorado front rubbers as they are much more solid and reduce the vibration greatly. Shower awning. Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! I have never owned a Toyota 4WD and wont ever. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. Weve had a number in the past. 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. Some people have broken CVs with factory tyres and no lift. (around $125) Bolt them in set on just a slight load bearing. 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. Still terrible you have to do that though. Cheers. Oil used Castrol Vectron 10W40 Id be keeping an eye on the cold motor rattle, and the loosing of coolant. I think youll do just as well with the new rig. Good to hear you are happy with it overall; hopefully it gives you years of further trouble free service! 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). 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. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. Support strap of inner battery clamp to outer guard incase battery rocking causing inner guard cracking. Luckily my previous insurer involved with the initial repair paid me a cash settlement of $10k to pay for the repairs luckily. 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. Gearbox noises at 83K, has taken OVER 6 weeks so far just to get the warranty approval (they needed to be sure what type of transmission oil was used in the 60km Isuzu dealer service which isnt on the receipt and I had to produce for them to consider it). That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction. Very helpful to keep in mind. That said, even though they mount to different points they are still attached together. Towing capacity; a simple guide to keep you legal, 42 tips for 4WDing; the ultimate how to drive a 4WD guide, 20 things you should never do in a 4WD recovery. I have a 2018 SX duel cab with a steel tray and just the basic mods, Bull bar, 2 suspension up grade, larger tires and a catch can also 60k on the clock. 2. Regular oil changes probably would prolong it though. I ended up getting towed home, luckily it was only about 5 k`s. No major tyre wear issues. What a truly terrible experience that Im sure has put you off buying another Isuzu. The first seal was done under warranty, but it was leaking when I picked it up. Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. Thanks Aaron, I have seen people installing P clamps onto the firewall to stop the pipe from moving and cracking, and there seems to be a relationship with extensive off road use. Let me know below! Weve got some big plans which will see it used a lot more shortly too. It can happen during an 8hr drive or 2min into a school pick up run and doing any speed. The new panels are different parts. All the best in your battle for a fair outcome Ive never really had much to do with them, but always appreciate comments from all walks of life, and youve certainly done a comprehensive job listing them down. Turned out to be diff. Sounds like youve had a few issues! Turbo has gone It should be under $100 on its own. If you force it to turn in this state by hitting the gas, your CV joint will explode internally. Beyond the above though, these are solid vehicles. Turbo went in under 10,000km had a strange noise from motor that head office couldnt explain and loads of other issues. I agree with the drive train sympathy. Why, When and How! Also check to see if the drop centerlink has an forward or backward play. 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. Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. 50,000 ks a year as its my work ute doing technical work in the engineering industry so gets almost daily long drives, its rare for it to do less than 100k a day. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. Not good. Have you got a Dmax? There are limited 4JJ1 engine problems, and they tend to be reasonably cheap to repair as needed. A number of Dmaxs and MUXs (Ive seen about 200 online) end up with the inner guard cracking, above the front wheels. The 21 will be a giant change, but all the best with it! Either way, its a massive shortfall on Isuzus part with no real fix. 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. It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. 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. Hes running an auto locka, and installed 2 aftermarket ones, which are basically made of cheese. But without a doubt my favorite thing about the car is I have found the best way to replicate the problem is to hold the gearbox in manual mode 1st gear, accelerate reasonably hard, then back off the throttle and let the vehicle slow down using mainly compression until gently using the brakes to come to a complete stop, once the vehicle stops---THUD! 2020 dmax 1.9L rz4e less than 5,000km on the clock, the rear main seal is leaking. 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. Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. This shouldnt be unique to the Dmax; its just a wear and tear item, Hi Aaron, One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. I really like the D-Max, and hope to get a long run out of it. We are getting on a bit mid 60s, so we need to get this decision right first time ( well as much as we can) so we are looking for advice on how to achieve our goal. Theres no doubt that the D-max lacks in the fancy bits department. Getting anything from overseas is a disaster at the moment, and Isuzu will be caught up in it like everyone else. Obviously this is more susceptible to fatigue and is more likely to crack. 270 awning. Re the cracks If your going to make a statement like that back it up with facts not BS. Any big issue with that mileage? Any useful feedback from them? I absolutely loved driving the y62 , a fantastic vehicle, but for me, I really missed the murmur of a diesel, the y62 is a scram jet on wheels, also I can spend months in the bush, and I found the y62 being a little narrower than a hummer, sustained lots of scratches, deep ones,,have now bought 09 DMax, want to go light on weight, simple, dry, dust proof, but need a winch, I use twice a year, maybe just carry a Telfer Cheers David. Sorry to hear. 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!! 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). So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. Regards Tim from Tassie. Both of these are mounted to the chassis. No dramas except the egr which was done earlier this year at 240000ks and seals on the gear box, its now at 270000ks and still on the original clutch. Cheers to all those submitting comments also At 175k and 95% highway running only. Would I buy another Isuzu or recommend possibly not. Customer was very happy with our service as well as BDS lift kits in getting this sorted right away. Then EGR stuffed up. Either way it is still annoying and expensive. Sorry to hear you are going through that. They make great vehicles, and Id happily own most of their range. Cheers Good to hear its treating you well. Id take it to a diesel mechanic and see what they reckon. 2" IMS lift Kit installed onto a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX. The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. I hope Isuzu will stand by their claim that they are the best farm Utes around, which is why we decided on purchasing it over others models. it can cause alignment issues if abused hard Over the previous 20 years I have had 3 x Jackaroos (the last being a Diesel). If it does what you need it to, you have the right vehicle. Aaron, Is anyone having issue with oil consumption? Customer was 10 provinces away from where work was originally done, made phone call to company that initially done the job, got phone numbers and spoke to someone from BDS lift kits right away. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. Isuzu are certainly not perfect, but their 4JJ1 motor is well known to be one of the best common rail diesels out there. Dmax Store | . Best fuel economy at 90klms. Sorry to hear you are having a bad run. The old Jackaroos were a fantastic vehicle, and you are right; Isuzu know how to make a vehicle. A lot of people fit older model diffs with the same ratio, but they have an LSD and technically make your vehicle illegal. This kit will only work on trucks that keep the center link in the factory position. Fwh incase CV breaks. Parts were ordered, shipped and arrived very fast. Waste of money it was so bad. Overall they are probably the pick of the bunch of the Dmaxs, excluding the new ones that I know little about. In terms of the dual cab Utes on the market today, the Dmax is one of the best in terms of reliability. i have the 2017 dmax sx single cab. Are you looking at the figures after each alignment? Aaron, I had 2 petrol v6 Toyota Utes prior to these. 28,000 ks only on her though. Steel bullbar, Aluminium canopy, rear battery, fridge, free wheeling hubs (my CVs will last forever!). I believe their has been a firmware update for the safety side of things on the BT50/Dmax which makes it react a little less harshly, and Ive heard good things about it so far. Get a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. The repair is not pleasant; it requires the engine to be removed, and the cracks welded up or inner panels replaced, but theres no guarantee it wont happen again. Customer in need of Parts for lift kit. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. Vehicle reliability is quite hard to compare; ours has seen a fair bit of off road work, but perhaps yours has too. They can get a good idea of the condition of the DPD fairly easily. The hands free is the same model, and it was one of the most common complains earlier on across all models. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. casting looks very strange almost all the teeth where missing chunks and the cast looked flakey. 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. 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). I have heard of a significant number of these being done. On thing i did do and am blown away with, is a new Gturbo fitted, not because the factory one was playing up. 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. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! I am going to have all these things kept under a watchful eye This vehicle is my bread and butter and cant afford it to be off the road unsechelued! Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. Your review seems to bear this out. hands free sucks so bad. Hayman Reese Xbar. Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). The front end is pathetic Thanks for your delightful comment. I do not know how someone could justify spending 70K on an X Terrain these days and be happy departing this that amount of cash. This is not the case; they are good vehicles with a few little flaws (on the whole) that can be easily worked around. We use low 44 to avoid such situations when moving animals etc. All the best, Don. I might suggest you look into the types of steel used; Im told that during the manufacturing process some sheet metal was mislabelled and some of the panels that crack were made from much harder steel than they should have been, and are not a suitable material for their location and application. Lovells GVM GCM upgrade. I have a 2018 Dmax and by 10k after service its dropped to half on the dip stick, and about a third quarter of a plastic 600ml water bottle caught in catch can. Yep, the solution to the hands free is to swap it out. I guess it all comes down to what you want, and whether its a good deal. 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. It does sit on 110-120km/hr very nicely though. It fills its own windscreen wiper reservoir up when it rains. Maybe Ive just been lucky, but I love it! 2018 Dmax The Isuzu Dmax Automatic Transmission prior to 2017 seems to be bullet proof, with the 6 speed ones (prior to the new shape in 2021) having a few more issues, but still being reasonable overall. You can get an LSD. 1. All the best with the 2021 model; I hear they are quite the improvement. Many thanks for the reply and apologies for my late one. 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. The clutch is an interesting one, because it falls under the wear and tear category. Ive heard some sketchy things about these safety features, and people are using blacked out business cards to stop the sensors from working to overcome it. Thanks It will be interesting to see where Bannister Law takes this. Unfortunately, was to late, crown wheel and pinion not healthy. I have no issues with the safety systems, they are annoying and id rather do without but once you adjust your driving style a little bit you get used to them. I would say 55,000km is not how long a clutch should last for. How did you get on finding a second hand unit? For me, this is not the biggest issue in the world (and I knew about it when I bought the car) as I dont use it too often to make or receive calls, but if you were using it for business purposes itd be the first thing you would rip out and replace. Made of cheese shoes to fill ; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere pointed! 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