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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jul 30, 2020 at 6:27 PM
    JKO1998

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    Good, that’s what I just put on
     
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  2. Jul 30, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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    I don't think a drop kit is going to stop it from failing. You using an aftermarket bearing or the oem/Spicer one?

    The drop kit is supposed to help with vibes but it didn't for me. Putting shims under the leaf springs helped with the driveline vibes
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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    My autozone bearing has treated the 99 just fine.
     
  4. Jul 30, 2020 at 6:31 PM
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    I thought Spicer made the OEM bearing

    Trying to find that one thread that has the part number
     
  5. Jul 30, 2020 at 6:31 PM
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    I got a Napa one first one failed and it came with the drive shaft that was easy. Got a new driveshaft as well. But this time I tried to salvage the one on my original driveshaft and separated the bearing trying to get it off. I'll be ordering a OEM one.
     
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    Huh?
     
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    TW myth.
     
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    I do think some of the 2nd gen drivetrain parts are made by Spicer, but the first gen OEM stuff is japan made.
     
  10. Jul 30, 2020 at 6:34 PM
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    Comes with a Toyota logo and PN molded into the rubber, and the box says made in Japan. 2nd gen driveshafts are 100% Spicer so I dont expect this to fail any more prematurely than OEM.
     
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    Interesting, dont believe it but interesting!
     
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    Ahh!!
     
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    Wow crazy!! Most of Spicer's parts are hot garbage, surprised they dont make it in china or mexico to save a few cents.

    Still buying OEM from Toyota LOL!!
     
  16. Jul 30, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    $300!!!!!!!
     
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    Yeah I took a leap of faith when I bought it cause I read elsewhere that it was a Toyota part. It showed up like that and I was pretty happy to say the least.
     
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    I had a carrier bearing blow out on me 8hrs from home and had to drive 45mph the whole way back, that's worth it to me! Fucker failed in less than 3000miles. Trying to save $300 cost me $475, as I had to buy the good part anyway.
     
  19. Jul 30, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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  20. Jul 30, 2020 at 6:44 PM
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    Fair enough, I'm still a cheap bastard lol
     
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