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Main drive shaft u-joints and carrier bearing

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NorthGARob, Jul 20, 2024.

  1. Jul 20, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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    NorthGARob

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    Hoping to solve a vibration issue I am having on my 2017 TRD Off Road (manual trans), I intend to replace the main drive shaft u-joints and carrier/center bearing.

    I am finding it difficult to get the right parts. I thought I had the right u-joints (Spicer 1330) but they are too small, and the carrier bearing I got (HB31 is a common part number) is visibly smaller than the one on my truck. It seems that the standard auto parts stores have the wrong part numbers for my truck.

    Does anyone have any insights as to whether a manual transmission extended cab would have non-standard drivetrain parts? And a good source for finding the right part numbers?
     
  2. Aug 12, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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    NorthGARob

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    lit_taco4x4, BLtheP and Bandit like this.
  3. Aug 12, 2024 at 9:53 AM
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    Sorry I didn’t see this. I could have told you that the rear for sure on a manual trans is 1350. I don’t know about autos and whether or not they differentiate on the offroad trims.

    Good to know on the front, I don’t think those changed in later years so should be good for me eventually.

    Factory center support bearing needed for my truck (replaced under warranty due to chirping) was 37230-09080.
     

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