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Differential Breather Mod for Dummies (Pics)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Neubs, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. Jun 3, 2015 at 6:37 PM
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    Xaks

    Xaks Cranky & often armed sysadmin

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    Basically.

    There's a valve on it already, but in circumstances with lots of temp differentials, your diff may actually suck in water. Plus, it's just a 'prevent a possible problem' even if the odds are pretty low.
     
  2. Jun 3, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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    Hmmmmm - so if I'm not making deep water crossings, diving in rain, hail, sleet and snow, I'm not using my Tacoma like a Tacoma, silly me.
     
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  3. Jun 3, 2015 at 7:35 PM
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    Or the occasional mud hole, or a flooded state...if he's in here reading about this mod I suspect he has a need for it
     
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  4. Jun 3, 2015 at 7:53 PM
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    i just wasnt sure the purpose of it. odiously it is an improvement from stock
     
  5. Jun 3, 2015 at 10:14 PM
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    Differential Breather Mod Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps Bilstein 5100s Ride Rite Air Bags
    I have my own version of the process as well, link in my sig. I do explain why it is needed on page 1 of my thread.
     
  6. Jun 7, 2015 at 6:55 AM
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    Did mine yesterday...took about an hour. Put a grommet in the fuel opening ....I like it!101_0290.jpg
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2015 at 9:53 PM
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  9. Jul 21, 2015 at 3:43 PM
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  10. Jul 29, 2015 at 9:03 AM
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    I've seen this mod done exiting the tube in the cubby. Is this better?
     
  11. Jul 29, 2015 at 9:26 AM
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  12. Jul 29, 2015 at 9:32 AM
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    i know a few people that had that.

    1. it dry rots really easily.
    2. its not large enough for expansion.
     
  13. Jul 29, 2015 at 5:20 PM
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    personal preference.
     
  14. Jul 30, 2015 at 2:32 AM
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    Parts ordered, being shipped now.
    Will be putting the breather in the fuel fill area.
    Thanks for the write up @Neubs
     
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  16. Aug 11, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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    Mine would look very similar to post #1.
     
  19. Aug 12, 2015 at 7:37 AM
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    I ran my setup just like Idaholandho did and he has a good post with pictures on page 32 of this thread.
     
  20. Aug 15, 2015 at 2:24 PM
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    vrod671

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    i need to do this...subd
     

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