New England B.S. Thread

I'd bet it might be your spindles if anything

 

Anyone have a good picture of what the 'spindle' is? I tried searching and it was a little tough to visualize.

 

It is the shinier black part

 

This is the stock spindle with AP gussets

 

That looks like a PITA to replace. What's the estimated cost for a new one/recommendations on stock/aftermarket.

 

No clue what new ones go for but once you get them you can all the all pro gussets for $50 plus welding costs.

 

do you have a 4x4 or Prerunner?

I'm assuming 4x4, the only one available is the stock one. There have been a few aftermarket ones made but they are extremely expensive. Most people get gussets to strengthen the stockers.

You could swap them out yourself.

 

Replacing the spindle wouldn't be a fun job and would take a press also. It could be done in less than a day though as long as you have a shop lined up to press in your bearings. If you replace the spindle, I'd swap the wheel bearings also.

 

It's not that bad to change . When I did my wheel bearing I would of just had to undo the upper / lower ball joints and it would of came off

 

Rob, I can get a used steering rack for you for $185. I don't see any spindals available but looks like they are around $370 from Toyota. The ones that Eric had in the pick also have the aftermarket gussets welded in so yours will look a little different.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacoma-marketplace/210442-11-sport-4x4-parts-sale.html

heres some for sale ....

 

Hey guys, not sure why I haven't sub'd to this thread yet; but anyway Ive met a bunch of you guys at the 4 meets Ive been too and am looking forward to the next meet up, where ever it may be.

 

Fred you missed a good time up in nh last Sunday. Same trails we did before when you came but no snow . I'll be heading back there again at some point .

 

Yeah, henniker was a good time, ill keep my eyes open for next trips thread!

 

I just dropped my truck of with Ernie to have the tint done. Making the back darker and bringin the front down to be alittle lighter than the backs

 

Wow this thread has gone full circle.

 

Meant to put an LOL in there too. LOL

 

This weather is NICEEEEEE. Any beaches that let you go out without a permit? I think someone mentioned a beach in Rhode Island

 

I agree thought it was fitting

 

What did that run you? I've been thinking about a light tint .