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Anybody used these instead of rear dif vent mod?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Glen1978, Aug 19, 2013.

  1. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:53 PM
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    the same thing is on my sons 4 wheeler. seem to work just fine
     
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    Never tried it on a truck, but on some 4 wheelers. We had one get ripped off driving through some tall grass marshy areas. Might not have that problem where Toyota mounted the vent on the diff.
     
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    Ive had them on my rockcrawlers and beat the living piss out of them and no issues. Ive had that RZR is marshes up with mud and water up in my lap and never had one rip off. I just think it would be better than having that hose run somewhere.
     
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    What is it & how do I get one? I would prefer this to a diff breather mid.
     
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    You can get two here...scroll down nearly to bottom.
    http://www.trail-gear.com/rock-assault-axle-housing

    Or you can go to an Arctic Cat dealer and tell them you want a diff "bellow" I believe its called. Or "bladder" according to this. Part number 1402-620.
     
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    Ordered. $20 + $14 shipping, but a hell of a lot easier than the diff breather mod.
     
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    I would sure think so and alot cleaner too!
     
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    Definitely interested.
     
  10. Aug 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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    The whole purpose of the differential breather mod is to keep the inside of the axle at atmospheric pressure.

    So that you never have an over pressure or a vacuum that can suck in water in seals and what not.

    That thing looks like it can absorb a pressure or vacuum to a point but it will still happen.

    If you plan on driving in water that will cover the axles it will be a lot better to do the breather mod and make it higher.
     

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