Had to have a front axle replaced

dizrick · 07-03-2008, 05:49 PM

I was rotating my tires this week and noticed a lot of grease on the inside of the wheel and hanging from the tie-rod ends and everything else. I cleaned the wheel and called the dealer the next day to have it checked, I though a seal was bad. I got the truck(2008 reg cab 4x4) in Dec and have 9000 miles on it. I haven't taken it off road so it didn't get banged there. After the dealer looked at it they ordered a new axle and flange and replaced it today. I was told the boot was bad, when I asked if this was a common problem the service advisor said no. I searched and couldn't find anybody on the TW forum that has had this problem, so maybe it was a one time thing.
BTW I asked them to check my springs since my truck is low when I put some weight in it. They said "All normal in rear suspension, no heavier springs available". My springs are the three leaf with the same #'s that were posted on the forums as the ones in the TSB. Oh well, maybe they will extend the TSB to the 08's.
Have a happy fourth of july!!

Charli · 07-03-2008, 05:54 PM

I can't think of the post as it was awhile back, but I know there was another post about this problem. I rewrote a letter to toyota in that thread about a problem with the cv boot that was found while installing a lift...I'll search letter to Toyota and see if I can find it.

Found the thread, here's a link:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...e-insight.html

jhodge83 · 07-03-2008, 06:00 PM

and as far as the tsb for the springs, it doesnt pertain to any regular cabs....just AC's and DC's....

dizrick · 07-04-2008, 07:29 AM

Thanks for the info, Have a good fourth!!

GotLift37 · 07-04-2008, 10:01 AM

ive got ripped boots... both sides.. but my axles are in such a bind with 9" of lift cant help it

piercedtiger · 07-04-2008, 05:10 PM

I had my front diff replaced a few months back. Mostly due to my mistake I think. I hit some mud, and threw it in 4Hi. Back wheels may have been spinning a little, but I'm not sure. I just know the truck wasn't moving, and I didn't tap the brakes before flipping the switch to make sure the wheels were stopped. I could still use 4wd, but there was oil leaking out passed the seals. Took it to the dealer and they had the option of rebuilding or replacing. Toyota rep told them to replace the whole assembly.

I would see if the dealer does that rather than replace the seals and find out more is wrong.

Coheednme13 · 07-04-2008, 07:46 PM

Where did you buy your truck? I bought mine at Jim Hudson Toyota and I have had problems with noise from the front suspension. I had the front struts replaced but I still hear the noise. Maybe some bad reg cabs were sent to SC

dizrick · 07-05-2008, 03:22 AM

I bought it at Town and Country Toyota in Charlotte. The truck was supposed to go to Alabama, but the dealer got it for me. Trying to find a reg cab with the SR5 pkg was interesting, but I wanted the bucket seats.

Coheednme13 · 07-05-2008, 04:53 AM

Yeah I didn't even know you could get bucket seats in the reg cab until I saw your truck then I wanted them. I was wondering since you have the bucket seats do that put any kind of cloth or anything over the back wall or is it just the bare metal?

linkfeeney · 07-05-2008, 08:36 AM

that sux man, if you did not rotate ur tires... you would not known u have a bad axle??!!!

that can happen to anyone!!

has tacoma has gone to shit since made in ca? I rather have them made in japan
well the FJ is from Japan 100%

tigerfan00 · 07-05-2008, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkfeeney

has tacoma has gone to shit since made in ca? I rather have them made in japan

negative...mine was manufactured in cali

07-03-2008, 05:49 PM	#1
dizrick Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3638 Location: Ft Mill SC Posts: 35 08 4x4 reg cab SR5 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 L weathertech liners,cruise control Access lorado cover, USA Spec PA12-Toy, Wet Okole, Bed mat, 17 inch TRD sport wheels with Bridgestone dueler AT Revos	Had to have a front axle replaced I was rotating my tires this week and noticed a lot of grease on the inside of the wheel and hanging from the tie-rod ends and everything else. I cleaned the wheel and called the dealer the next day to have it checked, I though a seal was bad. I got the truck(2008 reg cab 4x4) in Dec and have 9000 miles on it. I haven't taken it off road so it didn't get banged there. After the dealer looked at it they ordered a new axle and flange and replaced it today. I was told the boot was bad, when I asked if this was a common problem the service advisor said no. I searched and couldn't find anybody on the TW forum that has had this problem, so maybe it was a one time thing. BTW I asked them to check my springs since my truck is low when I put some weight in it. They said "All normal in rear suspension, no heavier springs available". My springs are the three leaf with the same #'s that were posted on the forums as the ones in the TSB. Oh well, maybe they will extend the TSB to the 08's. Have a happy fourth of july!!

07-03-2008, 05:54 PM	#2
Charli Northern Alliance: First Lady Joined: Nov 2007, #3541 Location: Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 523 '06 Black Sand 4X4 SR5 TRD Sport V6 Access Cab 2006 Access Cab Automatic V6 Towing pkg with Mossberg hitch cover, Toyota tube steps, 3" Toytec lift and TSB, 1" diff drop, Tacoma World sticker	I can't think of the post as it was awhile back, but I know there was another post about this problem. I rewrote a letter to toyota in that thread about a problem with the cv boot that was found while installing a lift...I'll search letter to Toyota and see if I can find it. Found the thread, here's a link: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...e-insight.html __________________ Charli So Two Dogs.....any more questions?

07-03-2008, 06:00 PM	#3
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07-04-2008, 10:01 AM	#5
GotLift37 Southern Alliance: New Guy Joined: Apr 2008, #6185 Location: Alabama Posts: 103 07 Tacoma 4WD TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic 9" of suspension lift, 20" wheels, 37" tires. Rain guards, HID's, System in progress	ive got ripped boots... both sides.. but my axles are in such a bind with 9" of lift cant help it __________________

07-04-2008, 05:10 PM	#6
piercedtiger Northern Alliance: Mod Guru Joined: Oct 2007, #3284 Location: Newark Valley, NY Age: 28 Posts: 2,996 06 TRD OR DC SB 6SPD 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Bestop canopy, hood struts, relocated 7-pin, 3" Toytec spacer/AAL, 285/75 16 Kumho Roadventure ATs, Hi-Lift mounted in bed, BHLM, fog light mod, turn signal mod, locker mod, driver seat mag light mount, step bars, reinforced tailgate, ABS kill switch, black grill surround, bed lights, rock lights...	I had my front diff replaced a few months back. Mostly due to my mistake I think. I hit some mud, and threw it in 4Hi. Back wheels may have been spinning a little, but I'm not sure. I just know the truck wasn't moving, and I didn't tap the brakes before flipping the switch to make sure the wheels were stopped. I could still use 4wd, but there was oil leaking out passed the seals. Took it to the dealer and they had the option of rebuilding or replacing. Toyota rep told them to replace the whole assembly. I would see if the dealer does that rather than replace the seals and find out more is wrong. __________________ Like when daddy plays with mommy on her "woman week", I've caught you red handed. Cheap/free mods - Tacoma World Forums

07-04-2008, 07:29 AM	#4
dizrick Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3638 Location: Ft Mill SC Posts: 35 08 4x4 reg cab SR5 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 L weathertech liners,cruise control Access lorado cover, USA Spec PA12-Toy, Wet Okole, Bed mat, 17 inch TRD sport wheels with Bridgestone dueler AT Revos	Thanks for the info, Have a good fourth!!

07-04-2008, 07:46 PM	#7
Coheednme13 Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4172 Location: Elgin, SC Posts: 92 08 Regular Cab Impulse Red 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7l I4 vvt-i Have 20% tint, AFE Drop in, Secondary filter removed, Premier 800PRS headunit	Where did you buy your truck? I bought mine at Jim Hudson Toyota and I have had problems with noise from the front suspension. I had the front struts replaced but I still hear the noise. Maybe some bad reg cabs were sent to SC

07-05-2008, 03:22 AM	#8
dizrick Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3638 Location: Ft Mill SC Posts: 35 08 4x4 reg cab SR5 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 L weathertech liners,cruise control Access lorado cover, USA Spec PA12-Toy, Wet Okole, Bed mat, 17 inch TRD sport wheels with Bridgestone dueler AT Revos	I bought it at Town and Country Toyota in Charlotte. The truck was supposed to go to Alabama, but the dealer got it for me. Trying to find a reg cab with the SR5 pkg was interesting, but I wanted the bucket seats.

07-05-2008, 04:53 AM	#9
Coheednme13 Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4172 Location: Elgin, SC Posts: 92 08 Regular Cab Impulse Red 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7l I4 vvt-i Have 20% tint, AFE Drop in, Secondary filter removed, Premier 800PRS headunit	Yeah I didn't even know you could get bucket seats in the reg cab until I saw your truck then I wanted them. I was wondering since you have the bucket seats do that put any kind of cloth or anything over the back wall or is it just the bare metal?

07-05-2008, 08:36 AM	#10
linkfeeney Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #393 Posts: 285	that sux man, if you did not rotate ur tires... you would not known u have a bad axle??!!! that can happen to anyone!! has tacoma has gone to shit since made in ca? I rather have them made in japan well the FJ is from Japan 100%

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