Alabama thread!

Did you try the ramp?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTQBOuip1Bk

 

Looks fun, I’ll check it out next time.

 

Think it’s called bot ramp as well haha. No I did not

 

What’s that badass thing behind the white truck?

 

That is Reid's Hummer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ilSM1kQMa8

 

Sweet

 

He has built a lot of custom parts for it

 

@Dirk Diggler https://youtu.be/Ijg_PTlVoy4

 

@Brian422 @Dirk Diggler

You guys know your phone will take video in landscape, no need to convert, edit or anything. It just magically works.

 

Yeah didn't really think about that until afterwards haha. At least i got video this time I'm the worst at forgetting

 

Sup Bama, need some help.

Was doing some last minute checks on the truck before leaving for a 2000 mile trip tomorrow night and found my rear drivers side wheel bearing is gone --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKsrTVFWWuk

2013 TRD OR.... Factory 8"(?) rear end

I need recommendations/advice from those that have done the job and suggestions on the quickest way to get this issue resolved...

Thanks gentlemen

 

I just had mine done. I purchased the assemblies and took it to the dealership. It required a special press fitting no other shop around had or was willing to weld up. They also had to torch the old bearings off. They struggled. It was worth more than what I paid them to do it. I came out right at 1k parts and all.

 

by assemblies do you mean the bearings or the whole axle + bearing assembly like this?

$472 Dorman 926-143 Rear Driver Side Pre-Pressed Rear Axle Compatible with Select Toyota Models (OE FIX)

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-926-143-Driver-Pre-Pressed-Select/dp/B08M4F6RNT

 

If you can find something like that it would be way easier to do yourself. I bought these-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Koyo-Rear-Wheel-Bearings-Kit-For-Toyota-Tacoma-2005-2019-/324038762935

 

Gotcha. Any tips on removing and reinstalling the actual axle assembly

 

Just called Rocket City Offroad and if i bring them the axle assembly they can source the part and replace it by noon tomorrow. Any reason not to go with these folks??

 

I’ve only pulled them just far enough out to get my rear diff out, but the only difference would be disconnecting the brake lines to get them the rest of the way out I would imagine. Should probably change the axle seals while you’re in there.

 

I had some folks say they could do it, but didn’t realize they needed a special press jig until I questioned them on it. Some had one for first gens but not for second gens. Might double check, could save you a trip

 

Appreciate the words sir! Pulled the axle out early this afternoon; its sitting at Rocket City Offroad. They said they'd have it replaced by tomorrow noon. Will update with results; this could potentially be a great resource for those that have to do the same repair down the road. They charge $120 to take the old one off and press the new one on.

 

Shot