Need new trans mount?

When I come to a mildly hard stop I can feel a small thud. I was thinking it was just axle wrap but after taking a look I found my trans moving a little and some play in the drive shaft. Here are videos of both , can you tell me if this is normal or do I need to replace? I believe the center support bearing is shot but Im unsure of the trans mount. Thank you
https://vimeo.com/141123849https://vimeo.com/141119663

 

that carrier bearing play isn't normal. need a new one soon. video of tranny play isn't "available yet".

 

https://vimeo.com/141123696 Is the video working now?

 

"When I come to a mildly hard stop I can feel a small thud."

This is exactly me as well. I'm guessing both trans mount and carrier bearing are issues for your truck and probably mine too. Didn't I see a thread here about the bearing? Off to go look ...

Edit: Why yes, here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-replacing-carrier-bearing.260283/

That thread says about 1/8" of play is normal?

 

This is the thread https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-replacing-carrier-bearing.260283/
Yeah im guessing both are causing the thud, but I dont want to replace the trans mount if its made to have some flex like that. It seems like the big bolt just needs to be tightened down some

 

I would replace both & U-joints are usually due about the same time carrier bearings are in my experience.
I just put a new tranny mount in my 91 toy very similar style and it doesn't have any play like that.
Got mine on parts geek. Anchor brand seems well build and fit well.

 

yeah that kind of play is bad as well. change both mounts a.s.a.p

 

After market mounts ok? Or better go oem?

 

By the looks of the mount, you are 2wd, correct?

If so, I'd go with OEM.

If you're 4wd, do this mod and it will cure the problem.

 

Yes 2wd, what is the mod on the 4wd mount? Is it tge bolt going through the rubber?

 

i personally have faith in after market parts. rarely have problems if any, and they're usually found before installation or even the final sale.

 

On the fence a little with trans mount, the rubber looks good & intact but the bolt movement concerns me, depends if the bolt is molded/grommetted into the mount itself...

As far as the carrier goes , Toyota has no real specs for operation parameters, it is assumed that as long as the rubber isn't torn/ the bearing isn't squealing or froze up, it's good, not unusual to see up to 7/16" play in 2 piece shaft...

 

Here is the link to what Marlin does:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=95884

Only thing I did was incorporate his idea into my 4wd trans mount.
Works like a charm.

Good luck.

 

I think ill replace the carrier first and see if the thud goes away, if not ill do the mount next.

 

You sure it's not axle wrap ?? That "thud" you mention is text book condition & if your leafs are stock I'm betting it is axle wrap...

 

My sons transmission mount bolt is just finger tight. When I found it it was completely loose. I cold just push it up and out. I looked and looked at it but I have no idea what it's purpose is. I am fosure going to do the motor mount bolt mod on both our trucks.
If anyone can explain what that bolt does I am all eyes. Cant say ears cause I am technicall reading this.

 

So what is the effect of this mod? I have a stubborn drive train vibration even after replacing u-joints, carrier bearing, and having the drive shaft balanced. Is this a cure for that?

 

If lifted, drop the carrier 3/4".. might be a wheel bearing even

 

Might be, how can I make sure?

 

You could purchase a couple of cheap u bolts and clamp them to the springs forward the axle. If the clunk goes away it's springs. Search "Goodbye axle wrap mod". This mod is only temporary, the springs continue to weaken over time.