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Differential Breather Mod for Dummies (Pics)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Neubs, Oct 2, 2008.

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  1. Oct 13, 2015 at 8:44 AM
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    Just ordered parts today. Still need to get some rubber tubing.
     
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  2. Oct 13, 2015 at 8:49 AM
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  3. Oct 13, 2015 at 9:03 AM
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    Has anyone used the arb diff breather kit. Its kinda pricy but it alows four hook ups. So you could run front diff,trans,and transfer case all to one location. It also has replacement filters.
     
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  4. Oct 20, 2015 at 9:49 PM
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    Thanks Neubs!
    I did this mod after dragging my diff though a couple rivers elk hunting last year. I realized I was getting water in the diff after I changed the gear oil a couple months after the trip. Thanks for doing the work on this and passing it on. I appreciate it as well as others.
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2015 at 7:05 AM
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    Just finished this. It took just a bit over 6' from the differential to the drivers side taillight. No drilling. Easy peasy.

     
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  6. Nov 3, 2015 at 7:38 PM
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    Having a tough time dry fitting the breather and unions to this 1/4" fuel line.

    Any tips? ill try soapy water.


    Edit.... dish soap works great.
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2015 at 9:04 PM
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    Differential Breather Mod Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps Bilstein 5100s Ride Rite Air Bags
    Dip the tube in hot water, like in a Thermos.
     
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  8. Dec 2, 2015 at 4:34 PM
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    5100's and 883 OME Coils TRD Exhaust Deaver 1.5" AAL Rear Differential Breather Extension, 4WD Light, Tailgate Pipe clamp, Fog lights on while High Beams on, Carrier Bearing flip
    Adds 20hp and 50 lbs of torque. Actually it does what the name implies, allows the diff to breathe and suck in clean air rather than water through the seals when a hot diff is rapidly cooled by being immersed in water.
     
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  9. Dec 2, 2015 at 4:43 PM
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    I know fuel line is more robust than vacuum line. But is it really necessary to use fuel line for this? Vacuum lines under the hood are subject to oil and such with no issues. Just wondering. :confused:
     
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  10. Dec 2, 2015 at 4:59 PM
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    Differential Breather Mod Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps Bilstein 5100s Ride Rite Air Bags
    Any rubber hose will work. See my Diff Breather Mod post for photos (link in my signature below).
     
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  11. Dec 2, 2015 at 5:15 PM
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    I just wanted to say that I have had this mod for about 5 years (100,200mi) and have had no issues! When I see some mud/water I dont have to worry about the rear getting water into it! Just go baby go!! :mudding:
     
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  12. Dec 2, 2015 at 6:01 PM
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    Same here... almost 6 years after my 6-month-old truck diff got contaminated... and NEVER again!
     
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  13. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:43 AM
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  14. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:51 AM
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  15. Dec 3, 2015 at 8:28 AM
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  16. Dec 5, 2015 at 2:17 PM
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    That was easy...

    Mounted the upper breather assembly to the back of the left 'open" cubby.

    IMGP6038.jpg
    Now I can safely (for my differential) cross deep water flooded roads over 18 inches to get to work :)
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2015 at 9:14 AM
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  18. Dec 9, 2015 at 9:23 AM
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    Use the silver one (part #
    $8 90404-51319 Toyota Genuine Parts - Union (90404-51319)
    90404-51319). The black one is a smaller diameter hose barb and you have to tighten the shit out of the hose clamp to get a good seal.
     
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  19. Dec 9, 2015 at 9:35 AM
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    Thank you!
     
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Products Discussed in

Toyota Genuine Spark Plug
$6.66
Toyota Genuine Parts - Union (90404-51319)
$8.00
Toyota Breather Plug - 90930-03136
$7.19
Trail-Gear Creeper Breather - Differential Breather Kit
$38.74
Toyota 90404-51026 Intake Air Control Valve Union
$13.58
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