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Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tundra -SR5 - 4wd - 227,000 miles - 4.7 V8
***I know next to nothing about vehicles besides how to change a tire and the oil. So bear with me. Any response is appreciated.
Problem: The last 2 years I've had a vibration coming from the read end at slow speeds, especially going uphill. I took the vehicle in twice to the dealership and to a local mechanic shop, to no avail. I occasionally have a popping or clanking sound coming from the rear but it's usually the vibration/rallting sound. Finally took it to a different mechanic and he called me back instantly to say that my rubber bearing on my drive shaft was worn out and needed to be replaced. So $250.00 later and i'm back on the road. Oddly, the issue seemed ok for a couple of days and now it's back to doing basically the same thing. It seems to be a little better going up hill but turning at slow speeds and backing up is still causing a clanking and vibrating sound. I have had axle leaks in the past but those have been fixed. Any suggetions on what the issue could be? Thanks!!!!
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Great model and vehicle.
Worn U-joint?
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When you had the leaks fixed, was it filled with a limited-slip differential fluid? How long ago was that? Is the slip joint greased regularly?
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Sounds like you had the hangar bearing replaced in the driveline. I’m sure the mechanic would have noticed if the u-joints were bad.
The next step would be to pull the rear differential and have the bearings, limited slip and clearances checked. Labor intensive and probably expensive, but that is probably where the problem lies.
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I'd say carrier bearing. You can crawl under the truck and grab the driveline. If it moves up / down side to side........it shouldn't. If not that my next guess would be pinion bearing. But if the rear end isn't howling at highway speeds then no.
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Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tundra -SR5 - 4wd - 227,000 miles - 4.7 V8
***I know next to nothing about vehicles besides how to change a tire and the oil. So bear with me. Any response is appreciated.
Problem: The last 2 years I've had a vibration coming from the read end at slow speeds, especially going uphill. I took the vehicle in twice to the dealership and to a local mechanic shop, to no avail. I occasionally have a popping or clanking sound coming from the rear but it's usually the vibration/rallting sound. Finally took it to a different mechanic and he called me back instantly to say that my rubber bearing on my drive shaft was worn out and needed to be replaced. So $250.00 later and i'm back on the road. Oddly, the issue seemed ok for a couple of days and now it's back to doing basically the same thing. It seems to be a little better going up hill but turning at slow speeds and backing up is still causing a clanking and vibrating sound. I have had axle leaks in the past but those have been fixed. Any suggetions on what the issue could be? Thanks!!!! I would look at the rear u-joint on the driveshaft first. Check for play, or rust powder around the bearing cups. If that's ok, then likely inside the differential. Possible limited slip clutches or the spider gears.
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I just sold mine with a new frame courtesy Toyota. I had a few guys look at it because their frames rotted out, and unfortunately they were out of the extended warranty. So bad frames could leave complete junk yard rear axles available. One guy had under 100K and the frame could not pass inspection.
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My guess would be a u-joint. Last time I was feeling the "vibration" I looked and couldn't see a bad u-joint, but it felt like it to me so I pulled the driveshaft and started replacing all the u-joints and sure enough I found the culprit.
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