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05 Tundra rear differential question

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Skev, Jan 9, 2017.

  1. Jan 9, 2017 at 8:19 AM
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    Skev

    Skev [OP] New Member

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    I have an 05 Tundra that i use everyday for work. 160,000 hard city driving miles and always with a load. It's finally come time to change the rear differential bearings and maybe ring and pinion gears. I don't know anything about or have the tools to set the backlash to do it myself but i think, and please tell me if i'm wrong. That Toyota's have the carrier assembly or third member that can be dropped out of the housing?? I would like to purchase one if there is such a thing so that i dont have to worry about setting backlash for the gears and preload shims for the bearings, etc.
     
  2. Jan 9, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    Check out east coast gear centre, they should be able to help you out with a rebuilt 3rd member. To swap you have to pull the axles with the brake backing plates as an assembly, but it's not too bad.
     
  3. Jan 9, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    Skev

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    Thank you for the quick response. I will check them out.
     

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