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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Adolfojm, Jan 9, 2018.

  1. Jan 9, 2018 at 12:44 PM
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    Adolfojm

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    Adolfojm [OP] New Member

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    Glad to be here. I'm so old I used to belong to bulletin boards. Geesh. Anywho here is my deal:


    First time truck owner --- 2008 Tacoma TRD 2wd. Bought the truck back in May from what appeared to be a fastidious owner. All records --- all maintenance done. I drove the truck and seemed everything was ok. Couple of months later I experience the "axle wrap" that appears to plague many with that model. There is a TSB but the repair apparently only extended to 60K.
    Any suggestions? Can't afford the 2 grand that they are saying would take care of it. Appreciate the welcome.
     
    Adolfojm, Jan 9, 2018
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  2. Jan 9, 2018 at 12:52 PM
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    PennSilverTaco

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    PennSilverTaco Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    Welcome!

    Is the truck still drivable? I'd say just drive it until you have money to fix it, or buy a rear axle from a wrecked Taco. The price you have been quoted is for a brand new OEM axle, installed by overpriced dealer technicians.
     
    PennSilverTaco, Jan 9, 2018
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  3. Jan 9, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    tn_popo

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  4. Jan 9, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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    One thing you might notice is that the more time you spend on TW, your truck tends to get nicer, but your money tends to just disappear!
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    Adolfojm

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    Adolfojm [OP] New Member

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    muchas thanks. Truck is fine except for the annoyance. Have been told that continuing to drive it won't cause any harm just a bother
     
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  6. Jan 9, 2018 at 1:41 PM
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  7. Jan 9, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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  8. Jan 9, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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    :wave:
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:51 AM
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