2004 4WD Tacoma TRD driveline clunk?

ShottsUZJ100 · 01-04-05, 03:39 PM

After searching the forum I've pretty much determined that my "as I stop, then as I go" thump or clunk from the driveline appears to tell me that my drive shaft(s) need to be re-lubricated? I asked my dealer about this. They've been very good to me about my Cruisers.

As for my Taco, he said the drive shaft propellor shafts need to be lubricated on a regular basis. I have 17K miles on this '04. It started clunking about 10K miles and now it's to the point where it does it almost constantly. We don't 4-wheel this thing at all.

Is this normal at this mileage?
Is it costly to do?
Is he correct in making it sound like I should have had them do it already under a maintenance schedule? My Cruisers don't do this.

THANKS!

FirstToy · 01-04-05, 04:01 PM

Yeah it's the slip joint- just lube the zerks and you are good to go. I think it's more noticable because the rr leaf springs allow more axle windup

ShottsUZJ100 · 01-04-05, 04:09 PM

Cost to lube the zerks? Do they do that on oil changes?

firetruck41 · 01-04-05, 04:18 PM

I would think they would just take care of it, it is under warranty, right? I would think it should normally be lubed during lube/oil/filter.

01-04-05, 03:39 PM	#1
ShottsUZJ100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,642	2004 4WD Tacoma TRD driveline clunk? After searching the forum I've pretty much determined that my "as I stop, then as I go" thump or clunk from the driveline appears to tell me that my drive shaft(s) need to be re-lubricated? I asked my dealer about this. They've been very good to me about my Cruisers. As for my Taco, he said the drive shaft propellor shafts need to be lubricated on a regular basis. I have 17K miles on this '04. It started clunking about 10K miles and now it's to the point where it does it almost constantly. We don't 4-wheel this thing at all. Is this normal at this mileage? Is it costly to do? Is he correct in making it sound like I should have had them do it already under a maintenance schedule? My Cruisers don't do this. THANKS! __________________ NEW! My 100-series Step-by-Step 5-year buildup: http://forum.ih8mud.com/az-arizona-land-cruiser-association/150735-100-series-modification-differences-evaluations-john-shotts.html Four-Wheeling Website: http://shottscruisers.smugmug.com/

01-04-05, 04:01 PM	#2
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,418	Yeah it's the slip joint- just lube the zerks and you are good to go. I think it's more noticable because the rr leaf springs allow more axle windup __________________ TLCA#14645 BRC#41798 I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

01-04-05, 04:09 PM	#3
ShottsUZJ100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,642	Cost to lube the zerks? Do they do that on oil changes? __________________ NEW! My 100-series Step-by-Step 5-year buildup: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=150735 Four-Wheeling Website: http://shottscruisers.smugmug.com/

01-04-05, 04:18 PM	#4
firetruck41 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Camas, WA USA TLCA# 14300 Posts: 3,581	I would think they would just take care of it, it is under warranty, right? I would think it should normally be lubed during lube/oil/filter. __________________ Ben Silva IH8MUD Site Supporter since July 2004 1996 Lexus LX 450, 130k, locked, Cooper STT 285s, OME 850/863, CDL/Pin 7, 30qt freezer, 2@aux fuse blocks, aux powerpoint, 850w inverter 1998 Lexus LX 470, 139k Sold 1993 FZJ80 198k miles Sold

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