2004 Transmission Question

[Davidsel47]

I'm going to look at 2004 today and the owner is telling me that there is a slight bump feeling when you go to reverse. Its a one owner, all maintenance done by dealership with 204,000 miles and extremely clean. hes telling me that the dealership has told him its nothing to be worried about. Should I be worried about it?

 

[YodatheLC]

Probably the typical Toyota thump. lots of threads on here that go into driveline detail. hard to know without driving/seeing the truck, but will give you an idea of what to feel, look for.

 

[Spike555]

Odds are it is just normal driveline play from normal wear and tear.
Many have reported that switching to a different type of grease makes this go away.
You can always have it inspected by a mechanic and see what they say, but in general a transmission will not clunk, but u-joints, differentials, transfer case will.
That does not mean there is something that needs immediate attention though. I have driven trucks for over 100,000 miles that had what sounded and felt like a death clunk, your results may vary.

 

[Davidsel47]

I don't know what he was talking about because it drives like a champ.i live this thing!

 

[Davidsel47]

me

 

[AMGAndrew]

Hey, If the seller thinks it's something to worry about, have him knock $500 off the price. Haha.

Drive home, grease up the drive shaft zerks and ride off into the sunset.

 

[YodatheLC]

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twins!

 

[Davidsel47]

twins!

I hated the color at first but its growing on me!

 

[YodatheLC]

Lots of people don't like the color combo, but it's a Hundy. And I love hundies no matter what color they are! Except pink, or fluorescent green I dnt think I would like those colors...