RESOLVED: Broke down in Portland Oregon

I broke down on the I-5 and lost the carrier bearing on the driveshaft of my 2007 Tacoma. One of the mounting tabs is cracked and I’ll have to have it welded. I’m from Arizona and don’t know anybody up here. Currently waiting on AAA to tow me.. Thanks Tom

 

Disconnect the drive shaft. Drive home in FWD.

 

Damn. I have family up there ( no one that knows how to work on vehicles tho. ) Maybe @Bennett707 Can recommend a shop or service in the area. But still Eugene is pretty far from him. Here is a bump to keep it on the front page. Good luck sir

 

My Tacoma 2 Wheel Dr. pre-runner so there’s no disconnecting a driveshaft and getting there on front wheel drive

 

I posted your thread over here...
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oregon-and-washington-bs-thread.129798/

 

Can you get a piece of metal strapping from Home Depot or Lowes and use it to temporarily hold it up?

 

I’m actually only about 22 miles south of Portland. I mistakenly thought we were closer to Eugene.

 

Bummer, hopefully AAA can get to you soon. Did they give you an eta?

 

You can edit the title to change location, just use the "thread tools" on the right above the first post.

 

Can anybody recommend a place in Portland that would be able to make the repair to the carrier bearing bracket and replace the carrier bearing itself?

 

You might ask here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oregon-and-washington-bs-thread.129798/page-1873

 

?? total mileage ...........

cant help from east coast

my long term suggestion is to replace the complete unit carrier bearing + mount

it absorbs vibrations over the life of the unit which effects wear/tear

 

Polite suggestion: don't call if "the I-5" when you're trying to find a mechanic. Californians are surprisingly easy to spot and generally disliked in OR, even rainbow Portland.

 

Gresham 4wd is in E Portland, and MetalTech 4x4 is in Newberg. Worth a call to see if they can source a bearing and repair. MetalTech knows toyotas really well.

 

He is from Arizona

 

If you can DIY go to gear head garage off 217, Mike will have all the tools you need


If it’s not a diy repair I don’t have a shop
recommendation unless you want to travel to Scappoose lol

 

pics of the break?

 

I’ve heard good things about these guys.
Paden Drivetrain
(503) 252-5112
https://goo.gl/maps/f1FofQFQczwP3jXQ7

And this shop has always done me right.
Specialty Auto Care
(503) 253-4853
https://goo.gl/maps/5zPYPdSbwkn9YcGb6

edit to add more:
If you’re south of town, Mule off road and Ironman both have their shops down that way. They might be too off-road focused for that repair, but might know a shop closer than one in portland proper.

 

Sub'd for outcome. Goodluck OP!