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Shop says rear driveshaft can't be fixed

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by postrophe, Jul 11, 2018.

  1. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:33 PM
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    I'm having a problem with a rear driveshaft in my 2003 tundra. Can someone direct me as to which forum I should post to.

    Thank you for your help.
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:35 PM
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    Welcome from Texas, let's see your ride and what's the problem exactly?
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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    Either grease zerks or drain and fill of the fluid.
     
  4. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:45 PM
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    The cadan thing, rear driveshaft, shop says can't fix it. Need to know what's the best course of action. $1500 driveshaft is not an option.
     
  5. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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  6. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    Double cardan joint in middle?
     
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  7. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:51 PM
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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  8. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:54 PM
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    Yes, that thing.
     
  9. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    Yeah on my T100 I had same issue about 3 yrs ago, I couldn't find at dealership, juat that part, happened to find one at driveshaft shop for $400
     
  10. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    Funny TX and CO say hi. I have a house in TX, and I'm broke down in CO. Sup y'all.
     
  11. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    U from Texas or Co?
     
  12. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    Driveshaft or just that part?
     
  13. Jul 11, 2018 at 8:59 PM
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    From Maryland, been living in TX., now just stuck in Colorado.
     
  14. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    Would like to find a parts truck nearby to get the driveshaft out of.
     
  15. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:01 PM
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    Where Texas?
     
  16. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:03 PM
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    Very top of TX. Hour and a half north of Amarillo.
     
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  17. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:03 PM
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    Was the shaft WITH cardan
     
  18. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:05 PM
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    Was also considering going to machine shop with an aftermarket double cadan that is serviceable with standard size u joints and having them cut the old one off and weld the new one on. Does that sound possible?
     
  19. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    Not sure I was having trouble with the U joints in the cardan area late evening out of town for work happen to find a shade tree mechanic to slap on but he kinda messed up one of the slots where u joint goes through so I bought a new one shaft with cardan $400
     
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  20. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    Dumas, Dalhart?
     
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    Hope you can find you one
     
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    Dulhart
     
  23. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:17 PM
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    Ha! I've been there for work
     
  24. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:19 PM
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    Call that number on pic I posted maybe they have one for you
     
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    In Trinidad Colorado right now.
     
  26. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    Downloaded the pic, will try in the morning.
     
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    Are you at a normal run of the mill auto repair place? If so try searching for a drivetrain shop, some place that works on tractor trailers, farm equipment, or similar. They usually have the tools to replace and balance everything.
     
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  29. Jul 12, 2018 at 4:28 AM
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  30. Jul 12, 2018 at 6:56 AM
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    To bad you didn't break down in Colorado Springs, I would have sent you to Drivetrain Specialist. They build all my driveshafts for my Jeep. Usually around 400.00 for a complete one...and they have repaired a few to say the least.
     
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