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Front differential bolt

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PooTaco, Feb 19, 2024.

  1. Feb 19, 2024 at 11:57 PM
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    PooTaco

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  2. Feb 20, 2024 at 3:51 AM
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    faawrenchbndr

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    I’ve seen that one used by someone here recently
     
  3. Feb 20, 2024 at 4:13 AM
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    Schultz0462

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    Yep.

    IMG_0573.jpg
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2024 at 6:30 AM
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    I will be now that I’ve seen it. I hate that factory drain plug lol
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2024 at 6:43 AM
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    To be honest, I had zero issues removing my old plug. Replacing it with the new plug was preventative in every way.
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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    Same, but I hate that’s it’s not a raised hex head because then I usually have to climb out from under the truck to get the correct one lol
     
  7. Feb 20, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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    I used a hammer to ensure the 10mm was seated and it came right out.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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    No issue with my factory plug, came out easy. Even had the upgraded Lexus one sitting in tool box just incase.
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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    Send me the Lexus one.
     
  10. Feb 20, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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  11. Feb 20, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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    I’m tackling the transfer case next myself. Debating over the OE Toyota fluid or Redline. The price of the OE stuff seems tantamount to highway robbery.
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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    Liquid gold...
     
  13. Feb 20, 2024 at 8:16 PM
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    You really want the fill plug as well, that ones a bitch to get off. I ordered these Lexus parts from SSL-Parts dot com a year and half ago. Shipped was $22 for both.
    90341-18060 FILLER PLUG $8.82 1 $8.82
    90341-24016 DRAIN PLUG $9.08 1 $9.08
     
  14. Feb 20, 2024 at 8:53 PM
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    Ordered.
    Thanks
     
  15. Feb 25, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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    Does anyone know if the fill and drain plug are the same threads? Wondering if I could just order two of the raised head plugs.
     
  16. Mar 5, 2024 at 9:44 PM
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    Ordered a similar one but with a larger magnet for the drain and one with a M18x1.5 pattern to replace the fill plug as well. Of course the drain plug striped out on its last use. I welded an old socket on it and got it out with a ratchet.
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  17. Mar 5, 2024 at 10:25 PM
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    Fill plug is the same thread as your transfer case and rear diff. Front diff drain plug is larger.

    I actually use the front diff fill plug on the rear diff. Smooth profile so it can't catch on rocks and loosen.
     
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  18. Mar 5, 2024 at 10:36 PM
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    Yeah I already changed both and posted the thread size for the fill plug in the post above. Thank you
     
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  19. Mar 6, 2024 at 5:25 AM
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    Stock with a camper shell for now.
    Thanks for posting that I’m going to have to swap mine out
     
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  20. Mar 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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    Do these have magnets? Can't see from te pic on SSL.
     
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