How many of you have replaced the needle bearing in the front diff with the bushing from east coast gear supply?
I was reading a thread about the transmission shudder and came across a comment about a vibration on the driver side that goes away when in 4wd high range. Said it was caused by the needle bearing in the front diff wearing out, and was exasterbated by a lift. I noticed this vibration between 20 and 45 mph or so, goes away when I put it in 4wd. It started after I rebooted the CV. The FJ has an Icon 2.5 " lift so hopefully this fixes it for good.
I've ordered the bushing from East Coast Gear Supply along with their removal tool for $118 shipped. Timmy the tool man on YouTube has a really good install video.
I have already done front wheel bearings, I wonder if I should do the ball joints as PM? Truck has 122k miles and no play at the wheels currently
I was reading a thread about the transmission shudder and came across a comment about a vibration on the driver side that goes away when in 4wd high range. Said it was caused by the needle bearing in the front diff wearing out, and was exasterbated by a lift. I noticed this vibration between 20 and 45 mph or so, goes away when I put it in 4wd. It started after I rebooted the CV. The FJ has an Icon 2.5 " lift so hopefully this fixes it for good.
I've ordered the bushing from East Coast Gear Supply along with their removal tool for $118 shipped. Timmy the tool man on YouTube has a really good install video.
I have already done front wheel bearings, I wonder if I should do the ball joints as PM? Truck has 122k miles and no play at the wheels currently