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Rear Diff Breather Mod

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by eldedo, Jan 10, 2016.

  1. Jan 10, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    eldedo

    eldedo [OP] voted most likely eaten by a bear

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    do the 2016's need this as well? I'm at work without my girl so don't flame me too much.
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2016 at 2:21 PM
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    RogueTRD

    RogueTRD Learn to swim...

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    I believe they do.
     
  3. Jan 10, 2016 at 2:23 PM
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    eldedo

    eldedo [OP] voted most likely eaten by a bear

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    you're killing me bro. suppose I could get the flashlight out and look...
     
  4. Jan 10, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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    Why wouldn't it? Same axle isn't it?
     
  5. Jan 10, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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    Yes they need it. Did mine yesterday

    image.jpg
     
  6. Jan 10, 2016 at 2:26 PM
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    eldedo

    eldedo [OP] voted most likely eaten by a bear

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    dunno, I'm a nOOb to all of this...
     
  7. Jan 10, 2016 at 2:26 PM
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    Thanks, looks like I got something to do next weekend.
     
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    with the weird weather we're having in Cali lately it wouldn't hurt, and it costs more time than money so...
     
  9. Jan 10, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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    Im up in the High Desert Region, so depending on where and when you go, you could see 3-4'
     
  10. Jan 10, 2016 at 3:13 PM
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    flash floods....quite a few dry river beds that just get deep if it rains really hard, it's rare but it happens.
     
  11. May 9, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    What are the part numbers I need to order for the 3rd gen to do this mod?

    I've crossed water where the axle is submerged a number of times and am now worried since I haven't done this yet.

    Should my rear diff be opened up now?
     
  12. May 9, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    interesting
     
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  14. May 10, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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    All part numbers the same for a 2016?
     
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  16. May 10, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    Still interested, any pictures?
     
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  17. Oct 10, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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    Is this all I need? Do I just use the existing breather with this setup above?


    Also found this on another thread. He mentioned a 2-way breather. Is that right?

    Also, I saw this from @DrFunker, can you confirm the part numbers needed to complete this kit?

     
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  18. Oct 10, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    The parts I listed are from a Land Cruiser and have 1/4" barbs. The breather is a two-way.
    Yes, you want a two-way.
    Re-loacting is only half of it; eliminating vacuum is the the other.
    When a hot differential hits cold water, it creates a vacuum.
    Water contamination occurs through the axle seals.
    Relocating a one-way doesn't eliminate vacuum.
     
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  19. Oct 10, 2016 at 9:06 PM
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    MilkTeacoma

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    To confirm?

    - Two-Way Breather (90930-03097)
    - Union (90404-51052)
    - Union (90404-51319)
    - 1/4-Inch ID 5-Feet Bag Fuel Line (LDR 516 F145)
     
  20. Oct 10, 2016 at 9:21 PM
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    It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas.
    Is the factory breather on the front 2 way?
     

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