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2000 tundra rear end chatter

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by enessyia, Jul 27, 2017.

  1. Jul 27, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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    enessyia

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    My tundra is a stock 2000 TRD 4WD 4.7L Automatic
    360,000 miles. It runs good!
    The rear end locked on me when decelerating to a stop.
    Now it chatters when i let off the gas. Have localized the problem to the rear end and when it is decelerating.
    Can someone tell me simply what kit i will need to rebuild it?
    I prefer to do it myself rather than buy a used one or new one.
     
  2. Jul 27, 2017 at 12:29 PM
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    I would seriously be looking in a junkyard for a replacement axle. Most axles in a junk yard are under 200.00. Make sure it is the same gear ratio, good to go.

    Mike should chime in, busy as hell, but offers some sound advice.

    If you want to rebuild it yourself, I would contact Randy's Ring and Pinion or East Coast Gear Supply ECGS.
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    @GNTundra... You ring bro..

    @enessyla ... Did you check oil level? If not check.. or even better drain the oil into a pan with a filter and see if metal shavings are in the oil.. if you have access to a bore scope that would confirm the gear going bad.

    I also will agree with @ColoradoTJ on the advice trust me.. made my typing alot easier..


    It's not uncommon for the spider gears to take a shit on you as they are a weak link in the system.

    Just a insight on mine when mine go bad I will run ARB lockers only as there design, engineering to production to stress test it unmatched in that department and proven.
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    @Mike
    thanks for the reply man. well I never checked the level or anything yet. I left my baby in AZ and I am currently here in PA working.
    my plan was to buy a rear end here and have it shipped home so I can replace it when I get back.
    I didn't have time to check anything detailed before I left.
    I know the rear end will need service or replacement. the hard part now is to find a rear carrier/diff that is the right gear ratio for a 2000 v8 4wd AT Tundra.
    I don't know what my ratio is unless I can find out if everything was standard for that year and model.
    also, eBay seems to be dry right now.
    but seeing all the work I will have to do if I want mine rebuilt, a replacement might be the better idea.
    I'm good with measurements but the fact that I have to take it back out after rebuild and see where the gears are floating on each other is a lot of work
     
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    If you need anything let me know man I will see what I can help with..
     
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  6. Aug 2, 2017 at 1:56 PM
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    @Mike
    Thank you I appreciate the help, I'm definitely not getting rid of my Tundra because I love the way it performs. Granted I Tacoma is better for off-roading with their wheelbase and all but I still like my Tundra and where it can go. As soon as I find out what gearing the rear is I'm going to start looking for used diffs on the web, I'm going to also rebuild the old one so I can have a spare to work on for practice. The only thing I need to do is my homework because I don't see how a bearing going out can cause the banging feeling only when I decelerate
     
  7. Dec 17, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    Not sure if you got this issue worked out, but since Ive been having to rebulid my rear end currently I thought I'd chime in. If you're not with your truck but you have the vin you can look up your specs here and find your gear ratio. https://www.toyota.com/owners/vehicle-specification
    Also, make sure to replace your seals and bearings while you have your axles pulled. Will save you a lot of trouble down the road.
     

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