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Tacomaworld carrier bearing The only kit I found online was Tacoma World. did I not notice this progressing? I don’t know. If it makes any noise, or feels unusual when you spin it, then replace it. Oil sprayed all under the truck looks like it’s coming from the bottom On average how long should a carrier bearing or center support bearing last? Mine started squealing out of no where at 60k and am going to replace it Log in or Sign up. Tacomas (2005-2015) Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Discussion in '1st Gen. Took it to stealership, they said I need to get my drive line lengthened? They said is was the current angle on the drive line? Further thoughts & info: Initially I thought I had the throwout bearing issue, but it makes no noise idling in neutral. Tacoma World. The carrier bearing has a large amount of movement, at least 1/4". Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! Any u joint/carrier bearing brand or recommendations. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. My 63 Pontiac (same suspension as 58-64 Impala) has the 2 piece driveshaft as well and a poly Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. TnShooter The TacomaWorld Stray. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I have the slightest vibration at take off only. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. I went to Advanced, Orielly's, AND Napa, and none of them could get me one. There will never be a "puddle" under your truck from this. Tacomas (1995-2004) > Welcome to Tacoma World! So, my old carrier bearing had pretty good movement in it, so I decided to replace it. '06, prerunner, buy the way. I thought I had the right u-joints (Spicer 1330) but they are too small, and the carrier I am new to the forum and also new to toyota's. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I was able to shim the carrier bearing approx 1/4" tonight. I have recently purchased a 2001 tacoma 4dr 4x4 w/ 120,000 miles. Does my carrier bearing have a zerk fitting on it?It is the original carrier bearing from the factory. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! The excessive load obviously affected where the bushing on the carrier bearing sits on the driveshaft causing it to tear and pop out the front of the bracket. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! To be honest with you I lucked out and had a local driveline service install the carrier bearing for me (because I didn't feel like dicking with it at the risk of trashing my u joints) for $50 done within 2 hours. All pages; Before page 2; Search this forum only Tacoma World. Toyko Joe likes this. I was told the carrier bearing needed to be replaced due to have excessive play Bilstein 6112s top setting ,Total Chaos UCAs ,1/4" top plate spacer driver side ,SS extended brake lines ,Old Man Emu Medium Duty Dakar leaf springs with AAL,OME carrier bearing shim , Bilstein 5125s for 2-3” of lift in rear ,Timbren SES bump stops , SS extended brake lines rear , Toytec dif drop , Hayden high performance transmission fluid Tacoma World. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! Tacoma World. Nov 12, 2012 at 6:24 AM #2 #2. I plan to Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. I hear getting a spacer for the carrier bearing is a good idea anyone know the specific size spacer I would need for that? so my questions are. All the replacement parts were Spicer. Its not to labor extensive to take out the stock driveshaft, 4 bolts in Tacoma World. DrFunker Well-Known Member Joined: Dec 5, 2010 Member: #47180 Messages: 4,687 Gender: Male First Name: steven sacramento ca Vehicle: o7 trd sport sr5 4x4/06 4runner sr5 4x4 1. So my question is, what would the normal labor rate be for this job? Tacoma World. I have changed the U joints, rechecked my pinion Carrier Bearing Drop 2005 & newer Tacoma 4" & lower REAR lift Drops the bearing 1-1/2" to kill drive line vibrations on trucks 4" and lower in the rear. The said the u-joint is covered under warranty, but not the carrier bearing. Newer Than: Search this thread only. Very minimal with the slight carrier bearing drop of about 1/8”. The top tower utilizes a factory hole in the cross member above to help rid the area of unwanted flex. then try to copy that by making spacers. is kind of sloppy but maybe not that much. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: How To: Replacing Carrier Bearing. driveshaft turning on the rubber housing. The carrier bearing bracket is not involved in this, except for holding a spacer in place. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! If I let off the accelerator it stops. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Turtle7117, May 25, 2022. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Carrier BearingVibration. 73. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: My carrier bearing as been giving me issues. It fixes the angle at the rear of your driveahaft, but changes it coming out of the transmission. I've seen videos where instead of the actual TOB squeaking the issue ended up being a jiggling clutch fork. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: First gen carrier bearing replacement. I can see and hear the rubber bushing shifting in the Hello Tacoma Brothers. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! He believed it is the carrier bearing, but said that I should go to the dealer for this repair. If you do Unbolt the carrier and let the shaft hang down some, then spin the carrier around the shaft by hand. Not oil. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Tried flipping the carrier bearing to see how it lines up the shaft, definitely moved it up quite a bit. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Hey guys so I found that the carrier bearing/center support bearing on my 01 has quite a bit of play, so I'm assuming that's creating the clunking sound when I shift. Brought it into a shop and they said the drivers front CV axel and carrier bearing were causing the vibration. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: You ever use the IDELS Carrier Bearing I sold you? Unchained 5150, Oct 10, 2017 #11. FWIW, there are a few of us with the drive line vibes who have discussed stuffing the rubber part around the bearing with black urethane to stiffen it up and see if the vibes might be reduced. Recent Posts; Help; Tacoma World. However, in my last diy inspection of the driveshaft, I noticed the center support bearing looked d a bit weird. I smelled burning rubber and I went to go look at my carrier bearing the rubber bushing Log in or Sign up. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: then I just bought a carrier bearing drop kit from toytec/old man emu, and the new bolt went right in no probs. It still drives fine, no noises, no weird things on acceleration either so far. This is such an insane difference I called the Ford dealership back and asked them to double check that everything was correct with their quote. For the sake of discussion, say the carrier bearing is about 1/3 of the way to the rear axle, 2/3 of the way to the front. Bearing lasted 2 years, but I realized I installed the bearing 180 degrees off last time That raised the shaft about an inch or so and probably put extra pressure on the rubber, which probably accelerated wear. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! Anyways looking to get some info from folks that have had success in hunting down the carrier Tacoma World. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I am wanting to replace my carrier bearing and u-joints and need some help with resources on finding the correct parts to use. Listen for abnormal sound. Would appreciate help diagnosing. Martian__, Dec 29, 2019 Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Can anyone tell me if there is a good place online to see how its done? Log in or Sign up. Jul 28, 2019 at 2:02 PM #1 #1. I just used an impact to remove the nut. So with the 2wd the driveshaft Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. So, I'm thinking about replacing all U-joints (5) and carrier bearing. I have a 2006 Tacoma with a 3-inch lift. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Tacoma World. Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by Mickeydog, Mar 15, 2020. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to Tacoma World. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Gen Carrier Bearing. It's not the carrier bearing, look at how much slop is coming off the driveshaft towards the rear of the vehicle (lower left). I replaced the carrier bearing with the Spicer part (same as OE) and filled it with silicone- pic in the first link above. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacologist, Jul 28, 2019. 1) is the noise from the U joint or the carrier bearing? Tacoma World. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! I want to share the video to see if it identifies my carrier bearing as the problem and needs to be replaced. U joints are easy when Its been made know to me that Spicer Part #211750-1X is a Genuine Toyota OEM Carrier Bearing. Try to push the drive line up and down inside the carrier bearing and see how much vertical 'play' the rubber is allowing the bearing to have. If this is not done correctly, it leads to vibration. Do you guys know what it could be Kylewisee, Aug 2, 2018 #1. my plan to flip it facing up is to slap on the old carrier bearing with OME spacers and take a rough measurement of how high/low that sits the shaft. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! The fix could have been either the warn Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Do I need a carrier bearing drop Log in or Sign up. I have to buy longer bolts if I need to shim it more. Note, I never noticed vibrations before and I have been driving around with the lift kit for 10+ years. Recent Posts; Tacoma World. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! With that being said, you may run into issues because it is a lot stiffer than the factory carrier bearing Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. 21 Joined: Jan 10, 2009 Member: #12437 Messages: 810 Gender: Male First Name: Richard Belle River, ON Vehicle: 2009 4x4 access cab SR5 Bilstein 5100's all round (0" up front with stock springs), 265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs, K&N 63 Series Aircharger Kit, Flowmaster Super 44 Muffler, Delta Champion Toolbox, fog lights, back-up lights, Sirius Here's an option: look up some threads where people just got rid of the whole carrier bearing setup and went with a custom solid axle- u joint at trans/transfer case and u joint at rear diff. after driving the truck home 250 miles from the seller I realized that the driveshaft carrier bearing had disintegrated. slide yoke off, replace carrier bearing, and re assemble. Forums > Tacoma Discussion > 1st Gen. I have really bad vibration all over truck. My current one is blown out, this will be the 3rd bearing I have replaced in the 100k miles of ownership. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: how much play is the carrier bearing supposed to have and how do you measure the amount of play? Bob Voyager, Nov 12, 2012 #1. This basically tries to mimic a one-piece with two I posted this somewhere else, maybe the first link above, but my OE carrier bearing lasted ~110k miles. Don’t do anything stupid. Was under my truck changing differential fluids and noticed my carrier bearing looks like it is missing the bearing. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Carrier bearing bolt. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Center Carrier Bearing question. Tacomas (1995-2004) > Welcome to Tacoma World! Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. Dec 14, 2010 at 11:02 AM #4 #4 Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. if you have low speed or high speed Tacoma World. Be carefull, and don't work alone on this one. Minimum plating needed to keep it firm and secure is 1/8". This is the Toyota part number for the driveshaft carrier bearing for your truck: 37230-0K040 Send @gunny1005 a PM for a preferred TW price as Camelback Toyota is a vendor on TacomaWorld. Dec 15, 2024 at 4:22 PM So i decided to replace the carrier bearing on my 2005 tacoma preruner, DCSB today. Installed, and upper crossbar in place ABOVE the carrier bearing and poly bushing. I think the splines are indexed so the yoke Tacoma World. Any hoo, was getting weird squeaking from somewhere. They're designed to Got a few different noises coming from the driveshaft/carrier bearing. Although, dropping the carrier bearing isnt really the proper way of fixing driveline vibes. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Only difficult part is taking off the main nut when taking the carrier bearing out. I paid less than $80 for it, versus $200+ the dealer wanted for Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Mar 6, 2011 at 8:40 PM #1 #1. Sep 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM #16 #16. i can move it lets say 1/2". Ford Dealership quoted me $270 for the carrier bearing (parts and labor). Most likely axle wrap. I think it’s a 30mm. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I’m stumped. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: - The load on this type of bearing is continuous. But 4x4 bearings wont work with 2wd. The dealer told us the carrier bearing needs to be replaced and quoted us $465. Tacomas (1995-2004) > Welcome to Tacoma World! It is the carrier bearing. Seems like these things may be a bit finicky. Knock the old "perma sealed" joints out & replace with greaseable ones, Take the flange nut off, split the shaft from yoke, wrap a rag around shaft stick in big vice, mark the current position of carrier, then knock carrier bearing off, set new one in place then drive it back to pre marked position, re assemble, takes about 45 mins-1hr Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Youll know for sure if it needs dropped. I have looked all over, and I can't find a carrier bearing online. I'm new to this and want to take care of my Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Display results as threads I have a 2012 access cab 4x4 5 spd automatic. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PA452, Jul 21, 2014. it’s due for replacement, as it’s whistling and it rattles. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I’m 95% sure i have a carrier bearing going bad, but wanted to run the symptoms by y’all and check if there was a definitive test before i drop my drive shaft. Tacomas (1995-2004) > Welcome to Tacoma World! Never heard of a poly carrier bearing, it would probably transmit more vibes than just rubber. Recently I detected a bad u joint on my 2010 DCLB 4x4. 2007 AC 4x4 130k miles Just starting making noise about 3 days Tacoma World. The truck has 196k on it, time to New to TW and would like to figure out if the squeaking from my new carrier bearing is bad. So naturally, I picked up I need to change my carrier bearing. For $275, a local drive shaft company replaced the U joints, carrier bearing and carrier bearing mount - all with Spicer OEM parts. I just Replaced my carrier bearing about 2 months ago after it went bad. Ordered a Spicer brand bearing and also installed an Old Man Emu carrier bearing spacer drop kit since I noticed when I was underneath the truck that even though the truck had a 6" lift that no adjustments had been made for the carrier bearing. It is like taking a wheel bearing that you suspect is bad and flipping it to see if the noise goes away. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I've never replaced a carrier bearing so I'm not sure how they look/feel 'out of the box'. Jul 21, 2014 at 6:41 PM #1 #1. Thinking of OEM but haven't priced it yet. Home. 06 off road Tacoma World. Since the bearing rotates constantly, the load is placed at all points of To troubleshoot a noise the was related to certain speeds, I removed the carrier bearing mount bolts and rotated the mount upside down of oem. thanks to all that reply. The new part had almost more play in it than the old. Make sure you use jack stands on the frame, not the axle. minkman, Nov 24, 2019 #1. EatSleepTacos Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Just ordered the 1 1/2 carrier bearing drop bracket from street taco. Pull front prop shaft, replaced both U-joints. Then he crawled under and found it to be the carrier bearing. I changed it out the other following this thread, https: I get the feeling something is worn and I suspect the carrier bearings; how would I know if its bad? Can I go under and shake the driveshaft to inspect for play? I have a very minor lift; 1. Also, I don't have any play in any of the U-Joints. The one you received from partsgeek was likely for a 2nd gen. My truck is stock except for the front is lifted 1" via Bilstein 5100s. My strategy was to see if it Only need to drop your carrier bearing if you get post lift vibes/noises. Did not resolve the noise, but certainly positioned the bearing into a non Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Tacomas (2016-2023) > Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE (auto) from first to second gear when under a load. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! With research and input from fellow TW members it seems my u joints are going bad OR a bad carrier bearing. Hope it solves my problem. im suspecting with 80k miles that its coming from my carrier bearing. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Hello all, I have already replaced my carrier bearing once before and it needs to be replaced again. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: if you have any scrap steel laying around you could make the carrier bearing drop out of that, it would look just like the one you can get from toytec but cheaper. I would jack the rear up and rotate the shaft, then use a mechanic's stethoscope to pinpoint the noise. Tacomas (1995-2004) > Welcome to Tacoma World! I was wondering if I should drop the carrier bearing at the same time 1/4" - 1/2". Carefully look at the thin rubber part for tears. Quality hardware included and painted black. " its basically a mod where you replace your stock bearing with a bad@ss carrier bearing thats not necessarily built for the job but it is very beefy and will probably last Tacoma World. The U-joints were in reasonable condition, the Carrier Bearing fell apart when the yoke was removed. Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a are basically gone, I know, it sounds crazy, but i think the drive train angle is putting different pressure on the carrier bearing. Toyota quoted me almost $400 for a new carrier bearing is that outrages? I also have a 3" front leveling kit upfront and a 2" lift in the rear. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics; OP your carrier bearing should be lubricated by grease. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: You can get the OEM carrier bearing for fairly cheap if you find a driveshaft shop that sells Spicer stuff. Jun 4, 2022 at 12:54 PM #21 #21. This is a very easy modification Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! but the one I would like to discuss today is the driveshaft and carrier bearing. Post Reply. All vibrations are not gone but almost, I'm thinking it's either the bearing or u -joints. Watch when he slows down there is no vibration in either the carrier bearing or the drive shaft it Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. m also taking the truck in tomorrow for a full tranny flush and Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Truck is a 2009 with 155,000 miles. The carrier bearing should flex under load. All parts were oem spicer parts. springs and block in the rear, no lectures please. I discovered that Spicer makes OEM carrier bearings and if you want to save some money you should buy Spicer branded ones. I have pinned the noise to either be coming from the carrier bearing or the u-joint directly behind the carrier bearing Tacoma World. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: But you are correct as it does appear to be the Joined: Jun 20, 2017 Member: #221942 Messages: 7,863 First Name: Key Florida Vehicle: 2010 TRD Off-Road 6Spd 4x4 209BSM Locker anytime Fog Lights anytime Full LED light conversion TRD cat back Rear cat delete Exaust Y reroute away from actuator Alloy Clutch master 2000 4Runner "Dog Leg" shift leaver Marlin shift seats and bushing Rear seat delete The Toyota dealership quoted me a price of $1200 for the carrier bearing (parts and labor). I know that while torquing down the new bearing, to a recommended 150 ft/lbs and then The rubber surrounding the bearing allows it to move a bit forward and backward as your rear axle moves up and down. I have a 3" lift. I has 30k+ miles on it and no issues. heres the Even then, two passenger or two drivers side leafs should not cause the carrier bearing to fail. Dealer is charging full list for the bearing which is $277. badhand2 , Oct 9, 2016 #1 A driveshaft shop told me that’s also critical for longevity of the bearing to not stress it. The carrier bearing now has about 3/8” of play up and down and near 0 play left and right. 5in AAL in the rear with 5100s; maintenance always kept up; driveshaft always regrease every 5000 miles and just changed my This is very informative. 5" of leaf spring arch. Best bet is probably online somewhere like from toyotapartsdeal. bw4706, Dec 30, 2013 #7 The carrier bearing on the 3rd gens is slightly wider than 2nd gens. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I have a carrier bearing drop kit from wheelers offroad and it took alot of stress off but the ujoints have never been replaced MACKT28, May 3, 2023 #13. 21 Shipping $16. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics; How much movement should the carrier bearing allow for the driveshaft? When I place my truck in reverse and back up something in Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Thanks again for any feed back. The OEM bearings are over $150. You can do it yourself, you can have your mechanic do it, but neither of you will do it as good as a driveline shop. 00 Total $78. Unable to find specs for replacement on the carrier bearing. this reduces u-joint lifespan but not necessarily will make them go bad. Forums > Tacoma Discussion > 2nd Gen. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: how much movement is normal for the drive shaft in the carrier bearing. I decided while I have the driveshaft off, I would replace all u joints and the carrier bearing. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 05blutaco, May 19, 2013. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! All the ujoints and carrier bearing can be changed. Joined: Jun 20, 2017 Member: #221942 Messages: 7,863 First Name: Key Florida Vehicle: 2010 TRD Off-Road 6Spd 4x4 209BSM Locker anytime Fog Lights anytime Full LED light conversion TRD cat back Rear cat delete Exaust Y reroute away from actuator Alloy Clutch master 2000 4Runner "Dog Leg" shift leaver Marlin shift seats and bushing Rear seat delete Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE so i know about the whole 50-60 mph vibration thing. So I currently have an issue where I’m blowing through carrier bearings and u joints, I know a lot of people go with a one piece drive shaft or the CB drop kits, but I’m thinking has anyone thought of doing a CB spacer that’s more of a larger wedge shape so that theoretically would make your two piece drive shaft be perfectly straight to the rear diff just like Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by wildjerseyfirefighter, Mar 6, 2011. Installation of the carrier bearing seemed to go well; however, after a test drive, I am detecting a lot of heat on the yoke on each side of the carrier bearing. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Carrier bearing; DORMAN vs SKF? Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023) > Welcome to Tacoma World! (manual trans), I intend to replace the main drive shaft u-joints and carrier/center bearing. Probably out of longer bolts and sockets. I have a hunch searching the forums this is the carrier bearing, however in one of the two videos the rear most driveshaft seems to be almost jumping and makes a completely different noise. Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Pull rear prop shaft, replaced Carrier Bearing and U-joints. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: So I have a 2018 tacoma with a 3 in leveling kit. Janster Old Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Nov 24, 2019 at 8:11 PM #2 #2. Would be very GRATEFUL for thoughts 02ttaco, Sep 19, 2011 #15. DPC08 , Sep 15, 2014 Replaced my carrier bearing (Dorman 934-401) a second time, and replaced the center u-joint, since I had to remove it to remove the yolk. phoforbreakfast, Oct 7, 2024 #9. I had the carrier bearing vibration after I had a 6 in Procomp suspension placed on my 2005 Tacoma I called Procomp they recommended the transmisson Log in or Sign up. Joined: Mar 12 Tacoma World. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: so I have a drop bracket lift and a csb drop kit and never had any problems before but with the new carrier bearing I put in the drivetrain is rubbing on the lower section Thanks for the reply fellas. 75 on 5100 up front and Toytec 1. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! Someone suggested perhaps a bad carrier bearing so I got under my carrier bearing is leaking or that’s what it looks like. The only vibes I have are at take off. Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. Pre-packed the cups with grease, then used a grease gun to fill the cross piece. Last edited: Mar 12, 2019. Now that I think about it, my '77 Celica has a carrier bearing. Chock the front tires good too. After doing that, I have some bad vibration going around 40 Tacoma World. I have had one person tell me they think it is the carrier bearing but my mechanic believes it is the transmission and he doesn't work on transmissions. This seems to be magnitudes greater than acceptable shaft runout or U-joint play. Forums > Tacoma Discussion > 3rd Gen. Do I need a carrier bearing drop kit or shims? And if shims I replace the carrier bearing a couple of months ago and it's already shot. Originally about a month ago I started to get a horrible vibration while driving. The details are dependent on the design of the driveshaft, but generally are focused on matching the angle of the u-joint at one end of the drive shaft with the angle of the u-joint on the other end. Thank you. $500 later (with OEM Toyota parts) the vibration is gone. Oct 14, 2015 at 8:08 PM #8 #8. Well, this one is getting worn, and I can move the drive shaft around inside the carrier bearing. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Carrier Bearing. Lots of greased components are not designed to be perfectly sealed. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: there is suppose to be a little play in the carrier bearing but by a little i mean like 1/4'' max. John43 , Jun 30, 2021 I think that the 2wd bearings will work with 4x4. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! try to equalize the drive shaft angles as recommended in the forum but while I was under there I can tell my driveshaft carrier bearing has some play, not much but I don't know how much is too much. It's not vibrating much, but I hear it clunk on acceleration, and it looks like it's getting Checked all the u-joints again and can’t find any slop in any of them. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Just replaced my U joints and carrier bearing. Note that I started with the carrier bearing because it is cheaper and much easier to install. He said that that wouldn't be covered under the warranty enhancement and Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. 05blutaco [OP] Member. Reminder I only put a 1” spacer in the front and a 1” block in the back. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: my carrier bearing recently went out and I had to replace it, a week later and the bearing is shot again. Search Forums; Recent Posts; Tacoma World. Truck has a hard time going into drive or shifting gears. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacomaJPP, Jan 27, 2013. Tacomas (1995-2004 not adjusting the carrier bearing after a lift will often cause vibration issues from the u-joints binding as it turns so its not a smooth rotation. I was getting vibrations so I flipped my carrier bearing 180 degrees and filled around the bearing with RTV silicone to help keep the bearing more solidly mounted. Seems like the cost is okay and the ground clearance you lose is negligible That squeak sounds like a u-joint or the carrier bearing. Allegedly it arrives with the Toyota emblem and PN stamped. How to change carrier bearing on 2003 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 4wd. Safety blurb: Be sure to chock your tires. Aught2TaCO, Oct 14, 2015 #7. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! 4. Is it safe to drive with this making noise? Will it seize, mess up my driveshaft or differential? I've put many thousands into the truck this year and would like to give the bank account a little break. Trying to The oem carrier bearing from Toyota said made in Brazil? I found that suspending the drive shaft with a strap in the middle helped line up the front transmission lineup easier. Apr 16, 2022 at 6:19 PM #2 #2. It was put together the same way it came apart. Mar 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM #2 #2. The part numbers for Spicer carrier Yesterday was spent at Father-In-Law's shop. 3rd gen carrier bearings mounting width is roughly an inch wider. The carrier bearing is basically a traditional roller or ball bearing set into a piece of rubber if that helps you visualize it. Drive shaft phase, carrier bearing alignment, and drive line angles are much larger factors, enough to cause the failure. If you don't want to get an OEM bearing, read through this thread: Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: how do i tell if my carrier bearing is bad, and do you think that this is even the cause of the problem? Detective_Dan, Mar 8, 2011 #1. Oct 9 Tacoma World. I used an oem bearing and got no problems after 40k tacomataco2, Oct 13, 2013 #7. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: If you have a driveshaft shop replace the carrier bearing, you may as well have them fix the vibes too. I had it installed when I installed the new leaf pack and are 99% vibe free. The I pulled mine a couple of months ago and sent it to a local driveline shop. Oct 10, 2017 at 1:43 PM #12 #12. Carrier bearing adjusment shouldn't really be needed unless it's off from the factory. Now looking at my 2 piece Driveshaft I can see the Driveshaft after the carrier bearing Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. I've read a lot on the throwout bearing issue over the last 12 years. Personally, in 50+ years of driving I have never had an issue with a carrier bearing (I actually had to look up what it was). Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! That's exactly what you need to do is get the spacing right, but most people cannot run it like I do with the carrier bearing open end facing upward. . Joined: Feb 5, 2015 Member: #147976 Messages: 2,109 Gender: Male Virginia Vehicle: 2007 TRD Sport ICI Magnum front bumer Rigid LED lighting OME lift 285/70 Nitto Exos 17" Fuel Hostage TRD Exhaust TonnauPro Cover Oil Catch Can Tint Pioneer Nav system Sound System LED lighting Euro headlights Paint Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: i would start out by replacing all the u joints and see if the vibes continue and then consider doing the carrier bearing since it requires a bearing puller tool to Got the carrier bearing on last night. dumped exhaust,relocated 7 pin ,rear diff breather mod,bed lights,hella 500s behind the grill,plastidipped lower vallance,mag light mod,debadged,black Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Is this an easy fix? I already own the part. The u joints are awesome, less grumbling noises coming from beneath. I went ahead and did both of my u-joints connecting to transmission and my rear diff. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! All u-joints were solid and greases regularly, I should add the truck has <75k miles. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Mar 15, 2020 at 3:29 None have discernible play. I should have checked to see if it's the same part. They also spin balanced and put a coat of black paint on it as well. outlawtacoma, Dec 14, 2010 #3. Replace the carrier bearing first, then go from there. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Looking for some advise on a replacement for my current carrier bearing. I can buy it online for $165, original OEM part. not . May 19, 2013 at 6:58 PM #1 #1. I flipped the carrier bearing over, removed the beefed taco bracket and used washer to make 1/2 inch drop and the carrier bearing angle looks WAY better now, however the major vide is still Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. 5 aal,Tacomaworld sticker,Blacked out tail lights,bhlm,. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Hey guys. 75 - 265/70/r17 Goodyear Wrangler Authorities - 6000k Tacoma World. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! It's easier to change the carrier bearing when the whole drive shaft is on the work bench. Tacomas (2005-2015) > Welcome to Tacoma World! Do I need 2 degree shims or a carrier bearing spacer? Hook78, Apr 16, 2022 #1. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: Carrier Bearing Alternatives and Solutions. Though at that point it may be cheaper for a one piece. whats your thought?have you heard of Since the carrier bearing is in front of the rear axle, it is being raised a bit, and since the rear axle is not moving, the angle is definitely changing. Toyota priced one Tacoma World. Tacomas (1995-2004) > Welcome to Tacoma World! IIRC it’s like 1/2” up or down. Hoping that the carrier bearing is the issue not the transmission. Darn Ujoints were the biggest issue. Discussion in '2nd Gen. When my carrier bearing goes I'm doing without it. theres a little to much play in thinking. goldentaco03, Oct 13, 2020 #12. I replace the carrier bearing a couple of months ago and it's already shot. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I'm assuming carrier bearings out but I don't When removing the carrier bearing drop kit and putting everything back to normal it seems as if the carrier bearing is not sitting slightly a-skewed from where it originally was. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I have an extra National HB-31 carrier bearing which I prefer over the Spicer since it's sealed like the OEM if you're interested. Tacomas (1995-2004) > Welcome to Tacoma World! I'm not saying that is what caused the problem, but it could've helped. Bracket $62. The original carrier bearing wasn't in terrible shape, so I am wondering if just getting the driveshaft balanced anytime you do a carrier bearing or u-joint is just a smart option. The mechanic got my last carrier bearing under warranty since the last one went out so fast, but said if this one goes, then it must be a bent drive shaft. com or a Toyota dealers online parts site, there's plenty out there. It was extremely difficulty to line it up enough to get the bolts to go back in the carrier bearing and took some fighting and pushing/pulling of the carrier bearing #3: go to google and type in "wookie strength carrier bearing mod. Installed new U-Joints and a new carrier center support bearing over the summer. Because of the slip joint "BEHIND" the carrier bearing with 4x4, not in "FRONT" of the bearing with 2wd. I'm sure the rubber buffer has a little play in it as that's its intended purpose. As a registered member, you’ll be able to: I’m now at 40k miles and the noise is progressing. My '14 with 12k mi. Just listening to this makes me think there’s no possible way to take all vibes away by just adjusting the carrier bearing. Need recommendations for a good brand carrier bearing. I'd be very suspect of any work performed by that mechanic. All new u-joints, carrier bearing, carrier bearing mount, slip yoke lube, painted and spin balanced for $275. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DyegoPC23, Dec 8, 2024. The OME carrier bearing drop just adds spacers to your CB to lower it. Joined: Sep 2, 2010 Member: #42625 Messages: 20,130 Gender: Joined: Aug 3, 2014 Member: #135329 Messages: 686 Gender: Male First Name: Ryan Florida Vehicle: 2014 DCSB TRD Off Road 4x4 - Bilstein 5100's set at 1. Recent Posts; Help; Forums. My driveshaft carrier bearing went out so I got A new one and put it on. Unless your slip joint is messed up for some reason, Welcome to Tacoma World! You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. the carrier bearing or at least the rubber is making the squeaking sound, I sprayed it with fluid film above and below in the slots that are there and I installed a new carrier bearing on my 07 tacoma and drove it. I am finding it difficult to get the right parts. iwas greasing my ujoints and grsded the shaft to check it and the best i can tell its between 1 eight Lowering the carrier bearing with a spacer and/or installing axle shims can solve this angle problem. mwrohde [OP] Well-Known Member. olyqn brfk xdmf zicml viodajano tnb gdu essh lvik vnt