Drive shaft for 2005 Tacoma

I took my truck to the dealer because I have a squeaky nice when going in reverse. There is no noise when going forward. My truck is not lifted and has not been modified.

I have been told I need a new driveshaft for 1100.

I am not a mechanic, so I am not sure if there is anything else that can be done besides replace the drive shaft. Does anyone on here have any suggestions or do I just need replace it?

 

Go to a driveline shop.

They can replace just the parts that ate needed, or fab up an entire driveshaft, for less than 1100. Maybe a LOT less.

 

get under the truck and try to move the driveshaft around, im willing to bet its a u-joint. it would be hard to ruin a driveshaft on a stock taco, and the u-joints are made to break before the driveshaft.




if it is a driveshaft, get a tom woods one-piece drive shaft for about 450 and put it on yourself! its only 8 bolts, would take you 20 mins tops.

 

If it is the u-joints don't get them from the dealer, they sell them for about $60 each. You can get the OEM part (Spicer) elsewhere for about $20. 2WD # 5-213X & 4WD # 5-812X.

I used these two sites for reference :

http://www2.dana.com/expertforms/dek350.aspx

http://www.northerndrivetrain.com/product/SPI-5-790X.html

As far as I know there have been no changes in design to the 2nd generation driveshaft, 2005-present.