1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Tom Wood's Driveshaft Slip Yoke Greasing Help with mods Spicer XC Carrier Bearing Stuck in Miami Sand + tow hook question. (with pics) Easy DIY: TRD Center Caps in Method Wheels 2006 Electrical Issues?

Drive Shaft Lube Points 2nd Gen 4WD

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by moondeath, Jun 18, 2012.

Page 5 of 7
  1. Dec 8, 2018 at 9:45 PM
    #81
    20somethingwidataco

    #81
    20somethingwidataco Yes, my avatar is a real car.

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2017
    Member:
    #235681
    Messages:
    6,420
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Will
    Washington State
    Vehicle:
    2008 AC TRD SPORT M/T
    ACLB 6 SPEED: Suspension: Bilstein 6112s (3rd perch) (F) Taco Lean Spacer Bilstein 5160s (R) TSB Leaf Pack Wheelers Offroad 3 leaf progressive AAL Wheelers Superbump Front Duro Bump U bolt flip kit Duro Bump progressive bump stop 3rd gen TRD offroad sway bar Wheels and Tires: Summit Racing Wheel Dakars (Polished Silver) 285/70r/17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrax (Load D) "Performance": AFE CAI with custom powdercoated white filter cover MagnaFlow Performance Series Exhaust URD Cam gears XTP Intake Manifold Spacer OTT Torque Tune Brakes: Stoptech Slotted Rotors Stoptech Sport Ultra Composite Brake Pads Wheelers offroad SS brakelines (Front) Interior: Kenwood DD headunit Oem Subaru Kicker Tweeters Alpine 6x9 (Front) & 6.5 (rear) (With Taco tunes speaker mounts) Alpine 500 watt amp Sound Deadening (Doors, Rear "wall", Roof) ODI Rouge Shift Knob Weather Tech Mats Painted/wrapped trim pieces Console Safe Console Vault Gridx Organizer Ram Phone Mount Meso Customs dual color map lights Meso Customs dual color dome light Wet Okole seat covers (Black) Wet Okole center console cover (Black) 1" Seat Raisers (Driver & Passenger) AJT Designs climate control and 4x4 knobs Back Up Camera Lighting: Retrofits (Mini H1's, RGB Halos, 5500k Bulbs)(Lenses wrapped in self healing PPF) Diode Dynamics SS3 Max SAE (Yellow) Diode Dynamics SS5 Pro (Yellow) Driving lights (ditch lights) Anytime fog mod Rigid Industries E series 32" Combo bar (spot/flood) Diode Dynamics XPR Reverse Lights Diode Dynamics XP80 turn signals LED brake, parking lights and license plate lights Armor: Apex All Pro sliders BPF steel skid plate Bigass Trailer Hitch Camping/Storage: Leer canopy LED interior lighting Sleeping platform (Storage underneath) Removable snowboard Yakima mounts Extra D rings in bed (6 total) Custom Powder coated white snow shovel with custom bedrail mounts Amazon special Traction Boards Hi Lift 48" Jack with custom Rail mounts to accommodate my sleeper set up Other: All pro Bed Stiffeners Relentless Fab tailgate panel TRD sport graphics (Turd Gen spec) Anti Sun glare hood scoop wrap (Satin Black) Custom FleeBay grille 4 Hella supertones ECGS needle bearing Many Patches BPF shackle mount (With smittybuilt shackle) Tinted windows (Front/Rear + Full canopy)(18%) Meso Customs gasshole AVS inchannel window visors Diff Breather Kit 2012-2015 Oem Turn signal/folding mirrors (w/ sequential signals) 2012-2015 Oem LED taillights Full Size (285/70r17) spare DIY Larger Engine Splash Guards DIY Vipercut TRD radiator cap
    What type of grease are yall using?
     
    20somethingwidataco, Dec 8, 2018
    #81
  2. Dec 9, 2018 at 5:13 AM
    #82
    BadDNA

    #82
    BadDNA Uh, huh huh... Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2015
    Member:
    #153223
    Messages:
    4,810
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eammon
    Cabot, VT
    Vehicle:
    '15 Blue Ribbon Metallic DCLB SR5 4x4
    OME BP-51s, JBA UCAs, Dakar leaf pack, Hammer Hangers, SOS Skids and sliders, Mobtown Tailgate reinforcement, Bussman fuse block, and stuff...
    Lucas Red-n-Tacky
     
    BadDNA, Dec 9, 2018
    #82
    Markcal, Estephe21 and 20somethingwidataco[QUOTED] like this.
  3. Dec 9, 2018 at 6:28 AM
    #83
    sioux

    #83
    sioux Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2016
    Member:
    #177767
    Messages:
    468
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    2012 DCSB SR5 4x4
    sioux, Dec 9, 2018
    #83
    20somethingwidataco[QUOTED] likes this.
  4. Jan 19, 2019 at 2:21 PM
    #84
    Wood Butcher

    #84
    Wood Butcher Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2018
    Member:
    #263893
    Messages:
    102
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2015 Pyrite Mica Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    No need to bend anything. With a flex hose on the grease gun just rotate the shaft so you can come in from the right (passenger side). May take a couple tries to get the rotation and angle just right, but it can be done easily.
     
    Wood Butcher, Jan 19, 2019
    #84
    jkuniverse likes this.
  5. Feb 4, 2019 at 1:59 PM
    #85
    dlopan

    #85
    dlopan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2016
    Member:
    #198890
    Messages:
    392
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Albuquerque, NM
    Vehicle:
    2015 Pyrite Mica 4wd DCSB TRDSport
    Camper shell, CB radio. R-pod 179
    dlopan, Feb 4, 2019
    #85
  6. May 26, 2019 at 1:47 PM
    #86
    Taco-Obsessed

    #86
    Taco-Obsessed Wildlife Peeping Tom

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2018
    Member:
    #276756
    Messages:
    7,446
    Gender:
    Male
    Subd
     
    Taco-Obsessed, May 26, 2019
    #86
  7. Jul 24, 2019 at 5:45 PM
    #87
    override

    #87
    override Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2016
    Member:
    #199930
    Messages:
    212
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Vehicle:
    2015 DC Tacoma Sport 4x4
    For those of you that want to lube up the splined yokes, remove the larger of the two clamps, pull the boot back, get a fine tip grease gun needle with a tube of Molybdenum and use a stainless worm gear clamp to keep the boot in place. I checked all my grease points the other day and did this, so far no issues and at least I know I have grease in the splines.
     
    override, Jul 24, 2019
    #87
  8. Oct 6, 2019 at 1:56 PM
    #88
    cgstclair

    #88
    cgstclair Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2016
    Member:
    #191274
    Messages:
    223
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Rock Hill, SC (just south of CLT)
    Vehicle:
    2013 Double Cab SR5
    OME suspension + BFG KO2s SOS sliders with kickout
    Good write up, thanks.

    Just finished this on my 2013 dcsb 4x4.

    No problem accessing the lube points. But it was a royal pita to remove my Amazon grease gun fitting! Had to lock a pair of vice grips each time and tug forever before it came free. Guess I'll need to upgrade the fitting before I do this again.
     
    cgstclair, Oct 6, 2019
    #88
  9. Oct 6, 2019 at 2:03 PM
    #89
    Delta09

    #89
    Delta09 Requires Supervision

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2019
    Member:
    #291677
    Messages:
    13,037
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    South Central PA
    Vehicle:
    2024 SR5 DCSB 4WD
    For tight spots, or situations like that THIS makes a world of difference. Definitely helps with the hard to reach fittings for the front driveshaft.
     
    Delta09, Oct 6, 2019
    #89
    Marc70 likes this.
  10. Oct 6, 2019 at 2:09 PM
    #90
    cgstclair

    #90
    cgstclair Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2016
    Member:
    #191274
    Messages:
    223
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Rock Hill, SC (just south of CLT)
    Vehicle:
    2013 Double Cab SR5
    OME suspension + BFG KO2s SOS sliders with kickout
    10-4

    I read mention of that earlier in the thread. Just thought I'd give it a go one time without to see how it went.
     
    cgstclair, Oct 6, 2019
    #90
  11. Oct 17, 2019 at 10:36 AM
    #91
    Alessandro Marafino

    #91
    Alessandro Marafino Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2017
    Member:
    #230385
    Messages:
    27
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alessandro
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma OR DCSB 4x4
    Sub'd, will definitely be doing this on my 2011 TRD OR when I get home. Hopefully it solves the clunking other posters had mentioned when braking/starting. I've experienced this ever since I got the truck used at 120k miles and have been trying to diagnose...
     
    Alessandro Marafino, Oct 17, 2019
    #91
  12. Jan 10, 2020 at 8:29 AM
    #92
    ItsRichieRich

    #92
    ItsRichieRich Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2014
    Member:
    #134992
    Messages:
    1,339
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Richard
    Temecula, CA
    Vehicle:
    '13 Ford Raptor
    As with everyone else, searched and found this thread because of the infamous clunk when braking/accelerating. Thanks!
     
    ItsRichieRich, Jan 10, 2020
    #92
  13. Jan 9, 2021 at 7:19 AM
    #93
    SoCal_Erik

    #93
    SoCal_Erik Tiki Taka, Tika Taka

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2015
    Member:
    #169295
    Messages:
    1,567
    Vehicle:
    ‘23 Tundra SR5 Sport, ‘16 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘15 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘16 4Runner SR5, ‘15 OR DCSB (sold), ‘05 SC (sold)
    Might be a dumb question, but is this something I need to maintain on my 2WD Pre-Runner?
     
    SoCal_Erik, Jan 9, 2021
    #93
  14. Jan 9, 2021 at 1:47 PM
    #94
    ABNFDC

    #94
    ABNFDC Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195902
    Messages:
    978
    Gender:
    Male
    Granite State
    Vehicle:
    2008 4WD Access Cab TRD OR "Rugged Trail"
    265/75/16 Wildpeaks, Dakar rear, HS 2.5" front coils
    Does your vehicle have a driveshaft? If yes-does it have u-joints? If yes-do those u-joints have grease fittings? If yes to all, then yes to your question.
     
    ABNFDC, Jan 9, 2021
    #94
  15. Jan 9, 2021 at 1:51 PM
    #95
    SoCal_Erik

    #95
    SoCal_Erik Tiki Taka, Tika Taka

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2015
    Member:
    #169295
    Messages:
    1,567
    Vehicle:
    ‘23 Tundra SR5 Sport, ‘16 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘15 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘16 4Runner SR5, ‘15 OR DCSB (sold), ‘05 SC (sold)
    I’m going to craw under it today and find out!
     
    SoCal_Erik, Jan 9, 2021
    #95
  16. Jan 9, 2021 at 2:37 PM
    #96
    SoCal_Erik

    #96
    SoCal_Erik Tiki Taka, Tika Taka

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2015
    Member:
    #169295
    Messages:
    1,567
    Vehicle:
    ‘23 Tundra SR5 Sport, ‘16 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘15 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘16 4Runner SR5, ‘15 OR DCSB (sold), ‘05 SC (sold)
    can you help me confirm? Doesn’t look like I have any place to sync up a grease gun. Pics are front to back.

    99CE1F6C-3211-4A95-868D-D5C98BC936C0.jpg
    3201AD51-1EBF-441D-84BE-9224E281E393.jpg
    6995084E-292E-4998-BB7D-F8BC752CBE86.jpg
    558ADB7D-4790-4F47-B243-F9C716DA4607.jpg
    E1196635-A93A-42E4-A364-C86537D49128.jpg
     
    SoCal_Erik, Jan 9, 2021
    #96
  17. Jan 9, 2021 at 2:39 PM
    #97
    SoCal_Erik

    #97
    SoCal_Erik Tiki Taka, Tika Taka

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2015
    Member:
    #169295
    Messages:
    1,567
    Vehicle:
    ‘23 Tundra SR5 Sport, ‘16 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘15 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘16 4Runner SR5, ‘15 OR DCSB (sold), ‘05 SC (sold)
    maintenance guide says 4wd only so I think I’m good

    image.jpg
     
    SoCal_Erik, Jan 9, 2021
    #97
  18. Jan 9, 2021 at 2:47 PM
    #98
    ABNFDC

    #98
    ABNFDC Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195902
    Messages:
    978
    Gender:
    Male
    Granite State
    Vehicle:
    2008 4WD Access Cab TRD OR "Rugged Trail"
    265/75/16 Wildpeaks, Dakar rear, HS 2.5" front coils
    As a note--that is only for OEM--no issues putting a u-joint with a grease fitting in your vehicle.

    I don't see any grease fittings in your truck, but it sort of looks like your rear u joint is going to have issues soon. See second from the bottom pic. Is that paint or ground up rusty needle bearing oozing out?


    and although you likely already know--this is what you would be looking for:
    [​IMG]
     
    ABNFDC, Jan 9, 2021
    #98
  19. Jan 9, 2021 at 3:11 PM
    #99
    SoCal_Erik

    #99
    SoCal_Erik Tiki Taka, Tika Taka

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2015
    Member:
    #169295
    Messages:
    1,567
    Vehicle:
    ‘23 Tundra SR5 Sport, ‘16 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘15 SR5 DCSB (sold), ‘16 4Runner SR5, ‘15 OR DCSB (sold), ‘05 SC (sold)

    Thanks! Are you referring to this (what I’m pointing towards)? It’s paint.

    1D872BA4-F6C9-45BE-B0EE-828DB0F6BCC3.jpg
     
    SoCal_Erik, Jan 9, 2021
    #99
  20. Jan 9, 2021 at 3:40 PM
    #100
    ABNFDC

    #100
    ABNFDC Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195902
    Messages:
    978
    Gender:
    Male
    Granite State
    Vehicle:
    2008 4WD Access Cab TRD OR "Rugged Trail"
    265/75/16 Wildpeaks, Dakar rear, HS 2.5" front coils
    This--what is that black stuff? If paint--cool.

    [​IMG]
     
    ABNFDC, Jan 9, 2021
    #100
Page 5 of 7

Products Discussed in

UTOOL Grease Gun Accessory Kit, 90 Degree Coupler, Needle Nozzle, Grease Injection Needle with Cap, for Hard to Reach Grease Zerk Fittings
$15.97
LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler XL - Extra reach for recessed grease fittings
$41.99
To Top