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Toyota 8fgcu20 free lift issue

I have a 2012 Toyota 8fgcsu20 that has a free lift issues. When you lift the forks they begin to lift but before the lift cylinder maxes out the 2nd stage cylinders begin to lift and if you leave the forks in the air about 3' the drop within minutes. could a internal leaking lift cylinder cause both these issues or am I looking at some other issue.
  • Posted 19 Jun 2024 12:26
  • By Gustavo_Alonso
  • joined 19 Jun'24 - 3 messages
  • Massachusetts, United States
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Just want to tell you when you take out the check valve make sure you put it in the same direction the big hole should be facing you it can go in wrong it will not lift correctly if in backwards
  • Posted 20 Jun 2024 13:14
  • By Scott_
  • joined 16 May'21 - 313 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Scott
At the bottom of the rod held in by a snap ring. Should be able to be pulled out with a pick and slight tension.
  • Posted 20 Jun 2024 07:30
  • By Hero5
  • joined 17 May'14 - 56 messages
  • South Carolina, United States
Take care of the customer
Is the check valve inside the cylinder, any tips on removing it
  • Posted 20 Jun 2024 06:53
  • By Gustavo_Alonso
  • joined 19 Jun'24 - 3 messages
  • Massachusetts, United States
Free lift cylinder bottom seal is more than likely cracked. Definitely repack and replace the bullet valve at the bottom.
  • Posted 20 Jun 2024 05:14
  • By Hero5
  • joined 17 May'14 - 56 messages
  • South Carolina, United States
Take care of the customer
The free lift packing is probably bad and there is a check valve in the bottom of the piston you have to replace it or it will not cycle correctly. Hope l was of help.
  • Posted 20 Jun 2024 02:10
  • By Scott_
  • joined 16 May'21 - 313 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Scott

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