thekitchensink
SILVER Star
First of all, I did try to search. I found lots of answers to general birfield questions, but none that answered mine specifically.
Preface: I did a bearing & seal replacement at around 162k, now it has ~190k. I didn't switch sides for the birfs, however.
I have been noticing a click intermittently when I turn and accelerate for the last 10k mi. I knew the birfs were clicking, but it wasn't bad enough and the seals are not leaking, so I didn't do anything about it. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago. I recently started noticing a louder clicking noise from the front PS that is much harsher than the intermittent click-when-turning, and it happens when I'm driving straight as well as turning. It also only happens when I get off the highway. I can putt around town and there won't be any noises. I'm thinking the birf finally gave up the ghost. I parked it and have been driving my tacoma since then.
I know I can remove the front driveshaft, lock the CDL, and keep driving in 2wd. Obviously this cuts power to the front wheels and keeps the birfields from working, but aren't they still turning?
I'm looking to sell my tacoma, but it needs some work first. I'm wondering if I can pull the front driveshaft, thus prolonging both birf's life until I sell my taco and have money to upgrade/replace the birfs?
Preface: I did a bearing & seal replacement at around 162k, now it has ~190k. I didn't switch sides for the birfs, however.
I have been noticing a click intermittently when I turn and accelerate for the last 10k mi. I knew the birfs were clicking, but it wasn't bad enough and the seals are not leaking, so I didn't do anything about it. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago. I recently started noticing a louder clicking noise from the front PS that is much harsher than the intermittent click-when-turning, and it happens when I'm driving straight as well as turning. It also only happens when I get off the highway. I can putt around town and there won't be any noises. I'm thinking the birf finally gave up the ghost. I parked it and have been driving my tacoma since then.
I know I can remove the front driveshaft, lock the CDL, and keep driving in 2wd. Obviously this cuts power to the front wheels and keeps the birfields from working, but aren't they still turning?
I'm looking to sell my tacoma, but it needs some work first. I'm wondering if I can pull the front driveshaft, thus prolonging both birf's life until I sell my taco and have money to upgrade/replace the birfs?