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Differential Breather Mod for Dummies (Pics)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Neubs, Oct 2, 2008.

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  1. Sep 11, 2016 at 11:44 AM
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    Nice, I didn't realize there was so much space behind the taillight. Hell I still need to do this simple mod.
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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    what hose did you use?
    size?
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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    5/16" ID or OD?
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2016 at 12:59 PM
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    GO HAWKS!!
    I need to do this mod I bought the breather and union a few months ago:(
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2016 at 1:11 PM
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    Got to get to this myself. I've got all the parts sitting in my garage. I'm going to install the TC Bedside stiffeners at the same time.
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2016 at 3:39 PM
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    Just not enough time to get everything done.
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2016 at 3:42 PM
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    Story of my life.
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2016 at 4:06 PM
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    nice write up i need to do this...:thumbsup:
     
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  9. Nov 2, 2016 at 4:11 PM
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    It really takes like 15mins, I put mine off for awhile too then.laughed when I found out how easy it was:)
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    I hear you that's how it always ends up being. Did you do yours behind the tail light?
     
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  11. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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    Yes use a handful zip ties, its all you need. When puling the taillight pull directly out in the direction of the rear of the truck
     
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  12. Nov 13, 2016 at 1:10 AM
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    yeah I screwed up and was in a hurry...ordered 1/4" ID...holy crap that was difficult!! Worked in a pinch though thanks to @dylmatik
     
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  15. Jan 20, 2017 at 6:34 AM
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    Need to finally go ahead and do this. Been wanting to for a while.
     
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    Did my rear breather relocation. Put it up in the taillight. I bought 10' of fuel line, thinking I wanted some spare, and used every bit of it, but I did put in extra in case I want to lift her. Took under an hour even with all the hemming and hawing and overthinking everything.
     
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    I ran mine from the axle to the frame out a hole and on top of the fender piece. The hardest part was finding something long enough to thread that tube up there. Quick and easy!
     
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  18. Apr 5, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    Thanks for the write up!
     
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    Looks like a smart modification. I wonder if the part number listed by several guys as a "breather plug" is just the same type that was on these differentials to begin with? Watching some 4x4 youtube videos led me to believe with rapid cooling of the differentials such as going through water the pressure in the differential may try to suck air in, but the stock breathers wouldn't allow this. As a result the axle seas may be compromised - letting air (water if underwater) in the axle/ differentials. I see aftermarket kits with simple breathers (not one way valves) that seem like a better option - or the uni "motorcycle" style breathers others have posted. I go to the dealer to look at the parts today. If it's a one way valve I will just get a uni breather filter.

    Thanks for the good write up and comments!
     
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  20. Apr 17, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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    The type on the truck is a one way valve. The replacement is a true breather that let's air in and out, so you don't have the issue with sucking water in
     
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