ECGS Differential Bushing *SOLD*

Got an unused ECGS differential bushing for sale. Only removed from the plastic bag to take this picture. Stops the grumble that can come from the driver's side on lifted (and unlisted) trucks. Was intending to install it but then made the fiscally responsible decision to get built diffs with an ARB.

*SOLD*

Untitled by Tim Souza, on Flickr

 

@Stimulnt here's what u need.

 

Do you have the tool?
I’ll buy the bushing right now.

 

Wait,,,, will it fit a 2012?

 

I do not have the tool, but yes, it will fit a 2012. It will fit all 8" Tacoma clamshells.

 

Ok. Do you PayPal or do I mail you a check? If you PayPal it will be around noon tomorrow before I will be able to pay for it. I definitely want it.

 

Can you explain to me how replacing a needle bearing with a bushing works?
A bearing allows something to spin freely, and a bushing basically just fills a gap. I don’t understand the logic.

 

It’s just a surface for the cv axle to ride on

Just do it lol

 

I am since I haven’t seen anyone have any adverse effects, but I also want to know how it works, and why Toyota used a bearing instead of a bushing.

 

Bushings can also allow for rotation as well. For instance, the crankshaft and connecting rods in your engine use bushings instead of bearings to allow rotation. The ECGS bushing has a sintered bronze/PTFE layer that interfaces with the CV axle. Both bronze and PTFE are known for their lubricity and are commonly used in bushing applications widely across all industries.

The why is a mystery, but Toyota has acknowledge there is an issue with their needle bearing design as TSB 0026-15 was issue to address it. Sadly they decided the course of action was to replace the needle bearing which recipients have acknowledge fails just like the original one did. Several users have reported that Toyota has performed the TSB repair with the ECGS bushing substitute instead. If you want to comb through this thread (https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...differential-bearing-vibration-thread.152173/) you'll find plenty of people who made the swap and I haven't seen any reported adverse affects that weren't caused by improper installation.

Also, I prefer PayPal. If you want it shoot me a PM and I can provide you with my PayPal addy.

 

PM Sent

 

Dammit I never associated an ECGS bushing with a main bearing. Excellent explanation. Thank you. Will send the P.M.

 

What tool is it that you use? I just bought a used diff and am going to replace this before installing it.

 

You use this puller (https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-14430764-toyota-8-clamshell-bushingremoval-tool.html) to remove the OEM needle bearing and can use a set of bearing race drivers to install the bushing.