OFFICIAL 2nd gen 4x4 front differential bearing vibration thread

Yes I did I bought the ecgs puller tool (forgive me I'm at a loss for what they call it). I used a 3/4 drive socket and an extension to install the bushing. Not very many people have this in there garage so some are using a bushing driver set from harbor freight or the ecgs tool.
I did repace my seal as I didn't want a leak. Some are using a PVC pipe fittings for that.

I noticed that my CV has a red mark on it this should be down for removal and install as that is the direction tbth the keeper doesn't bind up. This makes that part easy. There Is a good video about page 5 or six on the procedure.

 

Thank you! Much appreciated

 

Hey George,

I just PM'd you regarding the tool.

Thanks!
Wangamachang

 

Has anyone had success with installing the front diff drop and the vibration going away?

Sorry if already discussed.

 

No, diff drop does almost nothing.

 

Thanks for reply. That seemed to be the consensus on other threads as well.

 

Puller tool available soon $30

 

I just regeared to 4.88 at a local shop and had them install the bushing. They were awesome! They just did it. No extra cost. Anyways... no more vibration.

 

I installed the ECGS bushing and have noted a pretty significant drop in gas mileage since. Before the bushing there was quite a bit of slop in the axle where it goes into the front diff, and after the bushing it's very much not sloppy at all. Tighter than the right side as a matter of fact. Has anyone else observed a drop in gas mileage? I will note that my tires were down a couple of pounds due to the cold weather but I wouldn't think that would cause a 3mpg drop in mileage.

Regardless, I still think I'm going to install the manual hubs at some point soon. My truck is mostly a commuter with occasional mountain trips, mostly during the summer climbing season. So I should get a decent payback on the hubs...

Anyway, thanks for any insight anyone has on their mileage after the bushing install.

 

Just installed mine and I gotta say the before and after is night and day. Before it almost felt like a bad wheel bearing, intermittent but generally between 30 and 40 mph. Now it glides like a hockey puck. No more friction, better gas mileage. I have to get an alignment done again, the truck pulls to the right a little. It was that bad. So here I am, yet another saved soul from that damned CV axle slop. I thought I was going to have to take the lift off but tacomaworld and Chase at ECGS saved my you know what! Big thank you from a new member

 

Anyone have the removal and install tool that they are willing to let go of. Probably won’t do mine until spring, but wanted to make sure I have one on hand.

 

Does it matter which end the of ECGS goes into the diff? That's tomorrow's project. I see each end is different.

 

It matters. The fully enclosed end is that way so you an smack it with the seal driver.

 

Thank you @Texoma kind of thought that but better safe than sorry...

 

I have to do this to my brother in laws tacoma. Been a few years since I did mine. Not sure if I still have my removal tool, might have to make a new one. I forget what I used to install the bushing and the seal, gonna pick up a seal and race driver set and see if that works.

I imagine his front diff fill and drain bolts are going to be seized in place too.

 

Here's hoping they aren't
I used a pick tool and cleaned them out so the Allen wrench bottoms out in the bolts.

 

Thanks. That’s definitely good advice.

 

I have a removal tool if anyone needs one

 

Hi Fellas, I'm not mechanically inclined for this procedure. Anyone know a shop I can take my truck in to get this done in So Cal? Thanks and Much appreciated guys.

 

I did the ECGS bushing yesterday. I still have a droning sound...wtf
As I was checking it today, I noticed that there's a ring on the CV. On the passenger side, it sits flush with the diff, the drivers side not so much. Did i not drive the bushing in deep enough?