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Originally Posted by d-lo
install the lift yourself and know that almost anything a dealer tells you is total crap.
sorry, but this topic is so tired. the dealers are taking you for a ride.
your warranty will not be void if you install the lift yourself. incidentally, as has been stated thousands (exageration, i know, but it feels like it) of times on this forum, there is no such thing as 'voiding your warranty.' a warrantor can deny an individual claim only if they can prove that the aftermarket part you installed directly caused the failure that you are trying to claim for.
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Thats the problem though. The parts of the warranty that will be voided by the lift/larger wheel/tire combo will be the most important part... the DRIVETRAIN!
Even if I randomly have a problem with my transmission, my lift will void the Toyota warranty on it. And, as I have seen COUNTLESS dealerships do in the past, they can tie any warranty issues back to modifications by SOME means...
Perfect example.... I had trouble with my passenger side power window in my Tacoma about 2 years after I bought it. Took it in and they said "We are sorry sir. You upgraded your stereo system which voids any warranties on electrical components."
Ive even heard of people that have upgraded their headlight bulbs and it voided their warranty....