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Has Toyota fixed the needle bearing issues on 2021 Toyota Tacomas

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Adrianmedley, Jan 28, 2022.

  1. Mar 19, 2024 at 3:47 PM
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    Captain Dirty Beard

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    Its a 3rd vehicle for us, so it could sit. Does ECGS not use the best parts already?
     
  2. Mar 19, 2024 at 5:16 PM
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    lynlan1819

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    Same bearing as always.
     
  3. Jun 19, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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    Ugly_One

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    I just ordered the ECGS bearings and seals for both sides. I'm scheduled to install the Eibach Pro stage 2R lift kit and pro adjustable UCAs in 4 weeks. Vibes are getting worse- I went to the dealership late today and they asked me to come back first thing in the AM for a ride-along with a technician. The service rep is a guy I've been going to with multiple Toyotas for many years. I can't wait to see what the tech has to say. I might pull the trigger on an upgraded driveshaft but it looks like Tom Woods won't make custom shafts for taco trucks anymore? At least that's what their website seems to say, and it directs you to Knoxvilledriveline.com. Does anyone know anything about these driveshafts, or know of other manufacturers?

    The ECGS bearings are going in at the same time as the Eibach lift, which is replacing a spacer lift. I don't expect the Eibach kit to solve anything, but maybe I'll get lucky and the needle bearing will delete my bad vibes. Maybe I can convince the dealer to warranty replace my carrier bearing. My fear is that what I'm feeling is torque converter flex-lock; but I do have a warranty.

    I've really gone down the rabbit hole with this. And to think that I sold a really nice 99 TJ Wrangler to get an almost new truck that wouldn't nickel and dime me. I guess I'll keep upgrading things until the bad vibes go away or the culprit finally reveals itself in some sort of spectacular 85mph highway crash n burn. :rasta::bananadead:
     

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