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Driveshaft UJoint

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by GimmeTacoma, May 22, 2023.

  1. May 22, 2023 at 3:59 PM
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    GimmeTacoma

    GimmeTacoma [OP] I LOVE the tacos

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  2. May 22, 2023 at 4:04 PM
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    Until you start feeling like someone tapped your truck while stopped.
     
  3. May 22, 2023 at 4:10 PM
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    GimmeTacoma

    GimmeTacoma [OP] I LOVE the tacos

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    Lol, how do I delete this….can’t seem to get the video to upload…it’s terrible that’s all I gotta say
     
  4. May 22, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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    So if its so bad that its noticeable, you risk damaging the shaft, which is 1500-2000$ over a 30$ ujoint.

    Sooner the better.
     
  5. May 22, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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    If it's vibrating it could go at any time... Don't wait it could cause a wreck or injure you or someone else.
     
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  6. May 22, 2023 at 4:12 PM
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    Then fix it.

    You really don't want it to break and cause a big old mess, maybe even an accident where folks die do you? I mean especially since you know there is a problem
     
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  7. May 22, 2023 at 4:12 PM
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  8. May 22, 2023 at 4:14 PM
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    Yeah, whole truck vibrates like crazy…
     
  9. May 22, 2023 at 4:17 PM
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    I suggest that you park it until it is fixed.
     
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  10. May 22, 2023 at 5:26 PM
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    It’s probably your center/carrier bearing that’s shot. For video, it’s relatively easy to put it on utube then post the link here.
     
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  11. May 22, 2023 at 7:35 PM
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    It’s the rear ujoint, and it’s very obvious, also…looks like I need a new driveshaft. It’s fixin to break any second

    IMG_9243.jpg
     
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  12. May 22, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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    Wow that had to have been making one hell of a vibration for quite awhile :eek:
     
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  13. May 22, 2023 at 7:41 PM
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    Hey, ya know ya gotta do what ya gotta do…yeah maybe I should have done something abt it sooner but oh well ya live and learn some
     
  14. May 22, 2023 at 8:49 PM
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    That developing crack at the base of the driveshaft where the u-joint connects, looks ominous. I just had 3 u-joints replaced a month or so ago on my driveshaft. My model Prerunner from 2006 does not have the grease joints (Zerks) built in to lubricate the u-joints, other models can be manually lubricated. Not sure if yours is like mine or not.
     
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  15. May 23, 2023 at 7:01 AM
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    Park it until fixed!

    Replace all of the universal joints and the center support bearing too. They have all been neglected and are most likely in very bad condition.
     
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  16. May 23, 2023 at 9:58 AM
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    Take driveshaft to a specialty shop. It may be weldable, then rebalanced. If estimate is close to $400, consider getting a one-piece shaft.
     
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  17. May 23, 2023 at 10:33 AM
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  18. May 25, 2023 at 1:43 PM
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    GimmeTacoma [OP] I LOVE the tacos

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    So got it replaced and it works perfectly now! :):):):)

    thing just gets worse the longer I look at it

    IMG_9247.jpg
     
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  19. May 25, 2023 at 2:09 PM
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    That crack looks worse than the first pic... Glad you got that thing out!
     
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  20. Aug 25, 2023 at 3:57 PM
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    What route did you go for replacement?
     

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