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1st Gen 4x4 Front Diff Bearing Vibration

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by boshak, May 7, 2013.

  1. Nov 28, 2013 at 7:12 AM
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    Inverno4

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    I ordered and installed the bushing for 1st gen back in July. It works great so far.
     
  2. Nov 28, 2013 at 3:54 PM
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    Right on! Any tips?
     
  3. Dec 5, 2013 at 7:09 AM
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    seems that my vibes are getting worse by the day :( ..after the holidays I'm gonna have to pull the trigger on fixing this so johnboyTRD please keep us updated.

    Inverno4 - I'v read up on and watched the 2nd gen install from the link in the OP, do you have any more insight/pointers ?? Thanks!
     
  4. Dec 5, 2013 at 8:05 AM
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    I ordered a ECGS bushing with tool a couple days ago. I'll take a ton of pics and do a tutorial
     
  5. Dec 5, 2013 at 8:09 AM
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    Sweet, ordering mine today or tomorrow. I'm really bad at how-tos but I'll make some notes and take photos. We can compile where there are any gaps or extra tips.

    Edit:
    Order placed and shipped! Really fantastic service at ECGS. Get the seal while you are ordering.
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2013 at 6:47 AM
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    Thanks for keeping this thread alive guys!

    I'm back in school so I haven't had a chance to do this fix but I'd like to tackle it over winter or spring break. Looking forward to the tutorials!
     
  7. Dec 6, 2013 at 7:36 AM
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    One thing to point out when I did mine. The removal tool piece that you insert into the diff to get behind the old bushing was too wide. We were unable to get it to "set" into place behind the old bushing, even with a lot of force. After grinding it down just a small amount, it worked perfectly.
     
  8. Dec 6, 2013 at 9:14 AM
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    can you show how you ground it? My kit arrives today, and i'd like to do it in 1 shot
     
  9. Dec 6, 2013 at 12:30 PM
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    I have no tools for grinding if it doesn't fit... Aside from a Dremel. Think that would work?
     
  10. Dec 6, 2013 at 12:45 PM
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    dremel w/ the appropriate bit should def take care of it
     
  11. Dec 6, 2013 at 2:43 PM
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    I just got my kit and tore into it. It looks like the inserted puller is half a millimeter wider than the new bushing.

    I'll get home and measure with a caliper. I may have to slightly grind the edges too. There's a lot of machining chatter around the edges of the tool. The cutter they were using was probably dying.
     
  12. Dec 9, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    I think i figured out the removal tool problem;


    East coast gear supply may need to be notified.

    The removal tool OD is 1.55 inches

    The new bearing, its 1.532 inches.

    The problem? The bearing is a *TIGHTER* fit, as its tolerances are very tight with the housing. The removal tool insert is wider than the actual ID of the bearing slot, and its got some really nice chatter marks around the outside. I'll post pics when i get home.
     
  13. Dec 9, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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    Shoot.. hoping I don't have to use the grinding bits on my Dremel fix this. I'm really not mechanically inclined... But that's half the fun I suppose. Thanks for update. When you gonna do the work?
     
  14. Dec 12, 2013 at 6:41 PM
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    Supposedly my bushing/tool are awaiting at home! Woot! Still need to pick up some gear oil and mebee a few other goodies just in case. One step closer... Vibes are annoying the crap out of me.
     
  15. Dec 12, 2013 at 7:27 PM
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    Wanna sell me the tool when your done with it? :D
     
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    First, let me say this to East Coast Gear Supply:

    1. What the fuck...
    2. It's shady to charge me 120 for a bushing and lame ass tool, and having rust on both of them, in their packaging... That's unacceptable.

    Spending 120 to get shit that:
    A. Has badly scalloped chatter marks on the "tool"
    B. Has rust on it
    C. Isnt even dimensionally correct.




    To say it lightly, when i opened my package, I was furious.
     
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    Didn't get a chance to open my package up yet... Will let you know if mine have rust and chatter marks. Though I don't have super cool calipers like you do to check size.
     
  18. Dec 13, 2013 at 7:26 AM
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    Yeah, once I know everything is g2g, I'll pm you. Prob won't be until early - mid January when I can take an extra day off to tackle. Figure I'll do rack bushings while skid is off too..
     
  19. Dec 13, 2013 at 8:19 AM
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    Word, i don't even think ill be looking at doing mine till next summer so no rush.. I got energy suspension rack bushings and they're awesome, good luck!
     
  20. Dec 13, 2013 at 7:45 PM
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    So has installing this eliminated the noise and vibration?
     

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