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Front diff drain plug alternate OEM part

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jowett, Apr 16, 2019.

  1. Sep 23, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    CHUCK W

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    This is crazy. The parts girl at the dealer tried punching up the number in the computer and she said it didn't come up as a real number. Oh well. I'll order one online. Thanks.
     
  2. Sep 23, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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    Muddinfun

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    She was probably looking on the Avon or Scentsy website. LOL
     
  3. Sep 23, 2019 at 3:39 PM
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    Changed all drain plugs to Dimple Magnetic plugs UNI filter on air pump
    I use Dimple drain plugs in the front ,transfer case rear diff.

    Do search Dimple drain plugs. __

    "THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT "

    You wont be disappointed. The magnets are extremely strong.
    On the front diff no more hex drive, you now can use a standard metric box, socket to remove the drain plug
    TOMB
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    CHUCK W

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    That's rough.
     
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  5. Sep 23, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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    $yoda$

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    I think you can find that same plug for a bunch of models. The drain plug in the gearbox of my 95 Corolla is the same 24mm head and thread size as all the drain plugs in my Tacoma. The one on the front diff is the only one I’ve found that uses that damn hex.
     
  6. Oct 9, 2019 at 5:22 PM
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  7. Oct 10, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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    The crack of that plug coming loose is a great sound isn’t it
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2019 at 4:11 PM
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    Could only get mine in like a 1/8th turn if that cuz the head was so stripped. But the kaon tool works pissa. If any one is having a bitch of a time getting it out buy that kit.
     
  9. Oct 10, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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    Just ordered a couple, figured having a spare isnt a bad idea.
     
  10. Oct 10, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    Chris(NJ)

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    Those are pricey!
     
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    Keep a few 10mm hex

    5567F784-72F5-4105-BBBC-6D6F6ED8246B.jpg
     
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  13. Nov 26, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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  14. Nov 28, 2019 at 4:34 AM
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    The tool will save your ass, if the thing stripped.
     
  15. Nov 28, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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    What tool? i didnt see it, only pictures of drain plugs
     
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  16. Nov 28, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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  17. Nov 28, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    oh, ok. the black one in the pictures is the tool. not sure how that's better than any other 10mm hex key or socket, but hey, go for it.
     
  18. Nov 28, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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    It’s slightly larger and gets hammered into the stripped 10mm hex hole. I’ve never used one but others who have say they work. Sure are pricey though
     
  19. Nov 28, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    I was able to remove this.
     
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