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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. Aug 26, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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    ShemRahBuck

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    I've had the ARB kit for a while in storage. Too late to return. Anyone know where I can find a write up for the ARB kit? Wondering which additional parts I'll need that are not included in the kit.
     
    ShemRahBuck, Aug 26, 2017
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  2. Aug 28, 2017 at 4:31 PM
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    Rakso

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    What air filter are you using for this mod?
     
    Rakso, Aug 28, 2017
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  3. Aug 30, 2017 at 6:19 PM
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    Claudiomartinof

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    To all you guys... I have a 2016 sr 4x2.. I don't go off road but I've had to go through flooded streets some times and I didn't know about the diff breather... i think I'm jus fine for now but I want to be able to go through +6" of water in case of an emergency... do you guys recommend the mod? Do I have to do this with the gear box? Once again I probably would NEVER go through more than 12" water... but you never know with this rains here in miami...
    thanks for all advice!

    What about this?

    Trail-Gear Creeper Breather - Differential Breather Kit
    $39 Trail-Gear Creeper Breather - Differential Breather Kit
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008OLPUJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tt2PzbY6R921R
     
    Claudiomartinof, Aug 30, 2017
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  4. Aug 30, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    seoulja99

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    better safe than sorry. recommend following the OP.
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2017 at 9:11 PM
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    TxFireman

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    I've owned 4x4's since 1983 and I've extended the vent tubes on all of them. Some I got more creative on, and some I just extended. If you think you may even cross a decent low water crossing on a street I'd do it. Just my 2 cents.
     
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  6. Sep 7, 2017 at 11:30 AM
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    Anyone Used a Brass Union for this mode? Any reason not to ??
     
    Wakecoach, Sep 7, 2017
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  7. Sep 8, 2017 at 3:16 AM
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    Choco_Taco

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    I don't know where you all are getting these parts so cheap. All in it's about $30 from Amazon. I decided to go ahead and do this mod since I'm watching the hurricanes and for some reason I've started getting sort of stressed about them, even though I live in NOVA and no where in the path of them. Had to gas up my cars and get the generator tuned up and this mod. No idea why. :notsure:
     
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  8. Sep 9, 2017 at 5:16 AM
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    Monkeybutt2000

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    I got the 2 parts from an online dealer in Michigan for $12.xx shipped. Then 6ft of hose from Advance for like $6.
     
    Monkeybutt2000, Sep 9, 2017
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  9. Sep 9, 2017 at 5:32 AM
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    TACOVRD

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    Workin' on it....
    Very well done.
     
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  10. Sep 9, 2017 at 5:32 AM
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    Workin' on it....
    +1
     
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  11. Sep 9, 2017 at 5:52 AM
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    Those bellows style breathers don't work worth a .... I tried them on my FJ40. I recommend relocating the breather to a filter that is protected from splashes and above the water line.
     
    Toyoland66, Sep 9, 2017
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  12. Sep 9, 2017 at 9:44 AM
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    lawrenccar1

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    i just did mine today. routed breather to cubby in rear bed of truck
     
    lawrenccar1, Sep 9, 2017
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  13. Sep 9, 2017 at 10:07 AM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    After what happened in Houston last week, I'm definitely doing this mod!!!
     
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  14. Sep 9, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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    Choco_Taco

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    Called dealership and the two breathers are about $18 together.
     
    Choco_Taco, Sep 9, 2017
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  15. Sep 9, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    Justanotherhemi

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    Sub'd for future mod
     
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  16. Sep 9, 2017 at 2:28 PM
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    Differential Breather Mod Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps Bilstein 5100s Ride Rite Air Bags
    Don't wait, WINTER IS COMING (sorry, I watch Game of Thrones)!
    It has got to be the easiest mod, or close! You can also perform the SPARE TIRE MOD at the same time!
    The SPARE TIRE MOD is to flip the spare over SO YOU CAN CHECK and ADD AIR... Toyota put mine in with the Schrader valve facing up!
     
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  17. Sep 10, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    Khrolar

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    Hey I did that mod when i got a flat! Maybe I should have done the breather then as well...
     
    Khrolar, Sep 10, 2017
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  18. Sep 11, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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    Boltgun

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    Just got the breather mod done with my son's help. pretty easy mod. mounted it up through the tail light and zipped it to the hole there.

    thanks for the info guys!
    Boltgun
     
    Boltgun, Sep 11, 2017
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  19. Sep 12, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    Hmmm, cheapest I can find is $12 for the union and $7 for the breather .... is that about right for the going rate?
     
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  20. Sep 12, 2017 at 9:34 PM
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    Differential Breather Mod Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps Bilstein 5100s Ride Rite Air Bags
    That sounds "almost free"!
     
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Products Discussed in

Toyota Genuine Parts - Union (90404-51319)
$6.98
Toyota Genuine Spark Plug
$8.23
Toyota Breather Plug - 90930-03136
$11.74
Trail-Gear Creeper Breather - Differential Breather Kit
$38.74
Toyota 90404-51026 Intake Air Control Valve Union
$10.00
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