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Finally replaced my u joints

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Michigan333, Sep 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM.

  1. Sep 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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    Been having some crazy clunking grinding and squeaking for a little bit. I replaced 1 u joint when I bought the truck, neglected the other two...
    Finally got a free day off of work to do the remaining 2 u joints and the center support bearing because it had gotten so bad. Here some pics of the ones I pulled off the thing.

    Ended up with a spicer 5-1330 greasable and a spicer5-1330 ungreasable. Both fit great. For the center bearing I saw so much conflicting part #s but
    Spicer #
    $100 211750-1X Center Bearing Compatible with Select Toyota Models 1995-2021
    211750-1X fits the 4wd from what i found and it fit perfect on my truck :)
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    Michigan333, Sep 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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    I think it's time for proper use of this smiley/emoji: :eek:

    You got your money's worth out of those and then some. Glad you got them replaced before anything catastrophic happened. Good lesson for everyone about benefits of preventative maintenance!
     
    wi_taco, Sep 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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    Holy moley. Glad it didn't leave you stranded.
     
    crazytacoman, Sep 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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    My 3rd gen is overdue for this. Noticeable driveline clunk/slop. :anonymous:
     
    MGMDesertTaco, Sep 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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    Holy crap... did you never grease the joints? Going on 170k on my 2013 with its stock u joints and they get a few pumps of grease every oil change. Zero slop.
     
    nd4spdbh, Sep 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Spicer 211750-1X Center Bearing Compatible with Select Toyota Models 1995-2021
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