Front Diff Vibes ECGS bushing fix.

Does anyone near Phoenix/ Scottsdale have these tools? And are you willing to let me borrow or help me with this? I’ve had the bushing since last December and have yet to install it but the vibes are really starting to bother me and it’s making me hate driving my truck

 

Just had this done. Should the cv shaft have some lateral movement to it? I can pull it in and out a bit. Passenger side does it to a little bit seems a bit more on the driver. No up down movement just a little back and forth.

 

Yes a little back and forth movement is normal.

 

Awesome thanks. Almost traded it in for a Frontier.

 

Fun facts...

I took mine in to the dealer to have them check out the truck (that's now loud AF after 5K on a nice 3" front/2" rear ICON 2.5/add-a-leaf lift and 33" tires in the front driver's side (popping, grinding, vibrating, groaning, goes away in 4WD) noise extravaganza) to find they couldn't replicate the customer's concerns. I probably f-ed up when I asked them to just go ahead and perform T-SB-0011-18 when they hear the orchestra of fun noises.

So, I've found a kind (recently banned @Duke & thanks to @D-Rock531) gentleman here in Tucson w/the tool & expertise to get the crappy bearing out and the bushing in.

I just don't get them...it's like the mechs are either too lazy or too busy to do warranty work that isn't a dire emergency.

The mech told me he didn't hear the noise I described (but was raining here too at the time ::eye-roll: and suggested I just keep driving it that way and lower the compression on the front coilovers to relieve the CV angles. After giving him the "Oh FUCK that-look,", I asked him about the other issues (Entune reboot when initiating/receiving phone calls, clutch switch from noisy clutch TSB fix, and irritating 4WD switch not going from 4LO to 4HI on ground that's not level).

All in all it was a calm conversation (even though I was steaming) and he was helpful with regard to the other issues.

For your situational awareness, they charge 3 hours labor @ Desert Toyota of Tucson to install the ECGS bearing. I'm relatively certain between Me, D-Rock531 and Duke the job will get done in less than 3 hours on two 3rd Gen Tacos.

Cheers all! I love these trucks!!!

 

Anybody have a tool I can pay for?

 

I do. Sending you a PM now

 

Edit: SOLD

 

Pm sent

 

Anyone near Pittsburgh PA area with the removal and install tools? I am looking at ordering the bushing monday. send me a message

 

Anybody have a shop do this in SoCal?

How Much and who?

Peace, TC

 

Went to discuss the lift with 4WPW....they had not heard about this mod but are willing to do it when I get the lift done so we will see!

 

Hi all, I thought I was in the clear since my lift was 1.5' Billies/OME but looks like I have the same issue as others even with minimal lift. Does anyone know a shop in WA St. that will do this work?

I had a similar experience as others taking it the stealership. The mechanic didnt really hear the noise/vibration. Of course the day I had it in the noise/vibrations were minimal or non-existent .

I'm fine trying to tackle this outside of warranty, but wondering if any had has it done locally (Seattle Area).

Thanks

 

Does anyone have an ECGS puller tool they want to sell?

 

Gimme a week?

 

Mule Expedition Outfitters in Issaquah will do the install. They have the bushings and seals in stock. They don't charge any more for the part than ECGS, so don't buy them yourself (they won't use customer supplies parts). They said it's a 2 hour job.

I'll probably use them too... may do it myself if I find the time.

https://www.dasmule.com

 

Awesome! just scheduled an appt. FYI. the Bushing is the same price $60. About $300 total for install + parts. They are backlogged a few weeks. But really nice guy(s). Good luck! Now I have to work on return from ECGS . Anyone looking needing one? I can ship to you. Or if you are local to Seattle. I can meet up.

 

Wondering if anyone has the ECGS puller tool for sale or rent? Looking to do this within a couple weeks here.

 

This was the thread I followed with some helpful discussion.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ecgs-bushing-replacement-and-write-up-to-follow.472081

 

Was just able to finish up my install today on my 16' offroad. The ECGS bushing eliminated all of the up/down movement of the driver side CV, but it still has essnetially the same in/out movement from the diff. Does this seem normal? I had a difficult time getting the bushing the sit completely flush, it just did not want to move no matter how hard I would hit it. It looked like there might have been a 1/16 left before sitting flush.

I've got a slight knock when rocking the truck side to side, or entering a driveway. Anyone think this is attributed to the bushing?

UPDATE: In the morning I went back to investigate, problem was found in a loose sway bar bolt. Tightened up and the knock went away.