Drive shaft play

Hi guys,

My tundra has play on the drive shaft see YouTube link :

https://youtube.com/shorts/RD19gb_IfsA?feature=share

also since I lifted the front and back I think the shaft has come out a little but in my opinion it now has to much play and a too big gap.

what do you guys think ?
I have no tundra to compare it too...

 

Anyone that can make a picture for me from the gearbox driveshaft gap ?

 

I went out to get a video for you and my transmission driveshaft looks nothing like that. You must have a 2x.

 

Im sorry if forgot to mention I’m looking for a 2WD/RWD picture , 4x4 is differtent I can tell by your post

 

I have a 4wd too or I would look. Is this a two piece driveshaft with a center support bearing? If so, how is the center support bearing?

On most transmission, there is a bushing in the output housing.

 

Yes 2 piece drive shaft with a carrier bearing in the middle.
I already replaced the carrier bearing once , but it got damaged during wheel aligning I guess, so I ordered a new one.
What do you mean by there is a bushing in the output housing ?

 

Inside the extension housing at the rear of the transmission, just behind the rear output shaft seal, is a bushing. This bushing centers and supports the smooth outer surface of the driveshaft yoke. If it starts to wear, it will allow the yoke to move, side to side, like in the video. The only fix is to have this bushing replaced.

 

I think because of lifting and (changing the leaf springs by previous owner) the axle came out more from the gearbox and it’s now on the last end.

so I wonder am I the only one where the axle is out of the gearbox that far.

I think I need a drive shaft spacer like this :https://youtu.be/-_yy3hUIAwo

 

If it isn't too expensive, I would give it a shot. When you remove the driveshaft, you will be able to tell how much of the yoke is actually inside the tail housing.

 

Got one made to solve to driveshaft problem and have a new carrier bearing as well

 

Glad to see you were able to get it fixed. We build driveline spacers and carrier bearing drop kits if you're ever in need down the road.

https://shop-coachbuilder.myshopify.com

 

Now i have the spacer in between the axle and rear diff the shaft is in the gearbox like it's supposed to be, but i still have the play.
I cannot find the bushing on the exploded views anyone happen to have a picture/partnumber on the gearbox bushing ?

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-d...?vin=1363673586#/il-413386373-7234531-7234531

 

Rico’s did you figure it out? I’m having the same issue.

 

No I did not figure it out yet…
Wasn’t able to find the part that causes the play on the partscatalog,have to dig deeper into it, what do you experience because of the play ?

 

Thanks for the reply. It’s a buzzing grinding noise, when I increase or decrease the accelerator. It’s starts around 30mph but gets louder the faster I go. It’s brief when it makes the noise, like something is spinning and being moved by the drivetrain when loaded and unloaded by the gas pedal.

 

Mine was all out like yours until i replaced my center support. It went in a little bit but i also have play Like yours if not worst. I couldn’t post a video but i did on a FB group page. I have a 08 crew cab on a 4” lift kit. Have you figured it out???

 

No I didn’t figure it out, my centre support bearing is new OEM.

I have not been able to point out the part that is causing this on the parts catalog, I was hoping someone expierenced this before and points me in the right direction

 

How’d you make it?