What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

So the last couple days I noticed a weird squeak coming from my rear end but only when I am reversing. I crawled out and took a look under there but I'm not sure what it is. I put some grease in my drive shaft hoping that was it but it is still there. I know its rotational because it when it happens going slow enough its a long squeak and going faster its much shorter. I got 168k on the clock and I haven't had the rear breaks apart yet so maybe that? Anyone got a suggestion to check out before I go crazy and tear into things.

 

Check your carrier bearing first before you pop the rear brakes open. With your mileage, I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the issue, or a U joint, or worn out brake shoes in the drums.

 

How much play is acceptable? That's the only part of my drive shaft that moves even a little when its parked, but its got maybe a half inch of play if not more.

 

Does your have ceramic brake pads? Mine does and they squeak in reverse only. That’s the only thing I can think of.

 

Tapped into the reverse signal in the trailer hitch plug.

 

I think I do but I got power stops going on in a couple weeks. But the its coming from the rear and I haven't touch those yet so I don't know what is in there. Probably the originals. Watching a video on the carrier bearing it might be that. Mine does have what I feel to much play and I looked again and it looks like its separated.
So another question. What is the best? I'm guessing OEM. To save me time anyone got a part number handy?

 

Added some Amazon trim pieces in anticipation of the Teton shift knob.

 

Not sure, mine moved about that much with 120,000 on it. If it isn’t squeaking, that’s not the source of your issue.

 

The GF is at work right now so I don't have a way to be under it as its moving so maybe tomorrow I can get a hand with checking to make sure it is.

 

11213-AD010 is the part number for the valve cover gasket, it's really easy and cheap to replace. I think it was $8 when I bought it to replace my cam gears. Just have to remove the intake clutter, and there's a spot that needs some liquid gasket on it up front, reassemble/torque everything and you're done.

 

I'm new to the Tacoma world. Always wanted one and finally got it. 2015 TRD offroad double cab. Added a tonneau cover, hardwired Uniden R7 radar detector, hardwired dashcam, and upgraded all the speakers. Also replaced the front driver's side power door lock motor that was not functioning.

 

Developed a 35 -45 mph shimmy within the last two weeks and it was getting worse, goes away at freeway speed. One of those problems where all kinds of possible issues - expensive ones, go thru your head. Just had a tire rotation in March. Called Discount Tire to schedule a appointment for a tire rotation. They asked me to bring it in right away, a big surprise. They found 3 of 4 tires out of balance. Lesson: Try the cheapest fix first, and a big thanks and shout out to Discount Tire.

 

Welcome!

 

Just finished mounting my steering box.

 

Buy the Spicer one, it's the OEM part but for $70 instead of $200 from Toyota. I bought from Drivetrain America and it literally has the Toyota part number stamped on the rubber.

Spicer part number is 5002007 for my 2013 4x4.

 

You won’t stop a leak at the valve cover. The only way to stop it is to reseal it or check the torque on the bolts.

 

Widened a bed extender made for a frontier to fit my 2013. Went in like a glove. Was lucky to find a manual online to print out the bracket template, making install a breeze.

 

What air pressure do you keep them at on the road?

 

Awesome thank you! My local dealer is a joke I called, they had to order and wanted 275.
I assume its the same for my 09 I don't think anything was changed on the drivetrain between years.

Edit: I'm going to do my U joints at the same time because why not. They feel fine but if I'm pulling the drive shaft anyways. What is the best for those bad boys? I think I have heard Spicer as well?