Charleston, SC

We only really use this thread for local meetups and get togethers .
Post them in here
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...nd-lives-in-sc.411211/page-8113#post-27907056

 

Anyone got a ECGS Needle Bearing removal and install tool I can borrow?

 

If you want to install one for me on my truck as well I'll buy you the tool and bearing if you don't have it already, I'll supply beers as well.
I'm not mechanically inclined or patient enough to try it myself.
I live in Summerville weekdays and West Ashley on the weekends.

 

I'm actually an Aircraft Mechanic, and run a mobile mechanic business on the side.

I'm definitely down like four flat tires buddy, order the install, seal, and the removal tool and we'll do them both at the same time

 

Well, That worked out perfectly! I love seeing people helping people. Good on y'all!

 

Not sure why I didn't get the notification on this but I'll order today and let you know eta on delivery. I just saw the pm so I'll reach out there. Many thanks!

 

Update for anyone wondering,

My old axle seal was falling apart when it was removed, so definitely my issue resolved. No leaks. ECGS removal tool was a little ticky to use, had to really make sure I was square on the needle bearing for removal, and the tool itself was just like 0.0500 too large to fit, a punch and a few baby taps from a ball peen and it was behind the the needle bearing.

Removal was the same, once I felt I was square on the back side of the needle bearing I just had to commit and it came right out. Installation was the reverse process with the ECGS installation tool, got it about 1/8in protrusion as confirmed by ECGS, and called it good. Loud and not necessary pretty in process but it never is.

Overall easy enough job once you've done it.

Found a video online, and only three bolts were required to do the whole job (besides the wheel and lug nuts ofc)

Sway bar linkage to the knuckle.
bottom ball joint to LCA.

Seems a bit smoother now, and most importantly I'm not leaking gear oil anymore.

 

I'm glad everything worked out and you were able to get it done. Also not many around this thread so I'm going to post a link to our main thread which is everybody's on that one
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...nd-lives-in-sc.411211/page-8355#post-30196237

 

This weather has me wanting to get out to the FMF again soon for a day. Anyone been recently out there? How's the water look on everything but Hellhole Rd (since it is always a mess)

 

If anyone needs a ECGS bushing installed or any other work in the area give me a holler!

 

I have to swap out my rack and pinion, and install my 5100's this weekend. Does anyone have a hard concrete surface I can use? My driveway is crush n run and I'm skeptical about usually it for such an in-depth job.

Thanks!

 

What part of Charleston are you in?

also post up in here for some more Chs people. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...nd-lives-in-sc.411211/page-8366#post-30283602

 

Posted! Thanks!

I'm in Moncks corner actually