Recent content by danimal24

Just to follow up on my initial issue (grinding noise). Ended up being the rear wheel bearings.... driver's side being the worst. Cause was from failed inner oil seal allowing diff fluid to wash out the grease in bearing and probably age. Bought the press kit from Doug (Axle Bearing Puller...

Roger that. Getting the parts now and doing the work. Will be an adventure!!

I would love to do it... but it's my daily and don't have all of the tools. Found a complete rear end assembly...going to check it out this weekend and might just replace the whole rear end! Looks way more easier...

I watched Timmy's axle bearing replacement video last night. Impressed.

Much thanks @2001LC this past week, my 9 year old helped me identify that the noise was coming from the rear!! I dropped the fluid and replaced and then did some rotation tests. It appears my issue is the rear end!!! Post in thread 'Rear Differential Fluid Change' Rear Differential Fluid...

So I pulled the calipers and rotors and spun the wheels. Pretty loud grinding noises and creaking noises. Assume the diff fluid lubricates the rear wheel bearings? Maybe the water intrusion affected the bearings? Check out the videos and image of the ABS port (rust...). I have read about...

Thanks guys. Getting this off "whop...whoop...whop" noise and hard to tell where it is coming from. I thought it was my front wheel bearings...but those checked out (but replacing them next weekend cause they are pretty old and have to really torque them down to get 9-15 lbs on fish scale)...

Thoughts on this? Changed rear fluid at about 35k miles and fluid is chocolate milk!! Previous change was a little milky, so did a quick fill and refill 35k ago (truck is at 285k now and a 2003 with the 4.10 open diff). I noticed the breather valve was shot (two way instead of one way) so I...

Thanks @2001LC . I did not complete the job this morning, but pulled the axle back out to look at the needle bearings. Seemed okay to me!! I did use a CVJ rebuilt with black paint coated everywhere. Instead of replacing the bearings (had a commitment pop up), I cleaned and repacked the wheel...

Having some bearing noise on front DS. Here is the story and curious about input from @2001LC 2003 LC with 280k miles. Noticed grinding noise at speed (20 mph and greater) coming from DS front. It was more pronounced on right turns and sometimes would trigger the traction control and...

Any clue on brand of the pump and accumulator sold by City Racer?? In the market for one...at 285k miles on my original...trying to get ahead on potential failure. Thanks

I just installed SuperPro bushings on my 2003. That was terrible!!! All of the guidance within this thread was helpful. The need for various chisels, screw drivers, hammers, etc. Got a good workout (abs, neck muscles, arms, back). Probably took me 6 hours total across two days. A few extra...

Here is a data point. My 2003 100 series is at 280k. I was laying under the truck preparing for a steering rack bushing replacement and inner tie rod ends and noticed a coolant leak from the head gasket!! I think it is cylinder 5 (third from the front on driver's side). A little sad, but...

I changed both diffs and T-case to 75w-90 synthetic with a new oil brand Ultra1Plus out of Florida last year....since then, I swear my truck has more resistance when moving... especially when it is cold out. My MPG also shows it until the truck is fully warmed up. The other potential reason is...

Thanks MTrun!! Quick update. After studying the undercarriage this is what I did (note this only applies to the small diameter high pressure tube in the rear most portion). Step one: removed the wheel carrier (I have a swing out...so wasted weight!) Step two: use a Toyota scissor jack (used...