About 10 years ago a Toyota tech went on and on about how important driveshaft lubrication was on 4Runners and Tacomas...Even as important as changing oil. I followed his advice and 200,000 miles later 4Runner going strong.
I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma, which had a vibration when I reached 30 mph. I just changed one U joint and the problem was fixed for awhile, then it started vibrating again. I recommend changing all U joints and the carrier bearing. The problem is fixed and the truck is like new. I'm in love with my truck again. The worst part is that in the beginning I took it to the Toyota Dealership Service Center and I told them I thought it was the U Joints and they totally discredit me and quickly said I needed a new transmission. Sad times. I felt it wasn't the transmission, rather the suspension. But I went ahead and changed the U joints and Carrier Bearing and problem fixed. Thanks for the helpful Video.
I knew it before you started the video… I’ve had vibration issues from my 2021 since lifting it. Toyota actually did the lift and said there was no vibration. After months of this issue I put in a straight shaft. Bingo issue solved.
I own a similar '96, it's a cool little truck. Light weight, short wheelbase, it does well off-road. I get guys walking up to me and asking to buy it about once a month.
Another important thing to consider is the drive shaft carrier bushing and the transmission end bushing. They are a common problem with Tacoma prerunners
Wow, that's wild! I was driving behind an old Chevy pickup once on the freeway, and the driveshaft broke and went skipping across three lanes. I'm so glad you prevented that from happening on this truck. Nice! This is why I'm subscribed
That's exactly what also happen to me driving behind white Chevy truck on freeway when their drive shaft exploded. It was loud and shrap metal and drive shaft scattered over freeway.
Actually pretty straight forward, as long as you have a vice. The key thing is ensure all the needle bearings stayed in place before pressing them in fully.
I think the craziest thing I have ever seen was when a Mazda rx8 I think it was came in and the customer said his car was overheating boss figured the usual thermostat was not opening. I get in only to find a missing belt no water pump and surprise surprise no alternator. Couldn’t figure out how the car did not die right away. I would say your guy got off really lucky.
Holy smokes. I dont see how someone could have missed the "clunk" that would happen going from forward to reverse. But it happens, and now it is in good hands.
It looks like the short shaft needs replaced too , lol. All of the parts that hold that u-joint are trashed. Thats the craziest thing ive ever seen. Its one tuff u-joint tho.....unbelievable
That's crazy. I had to replace a U-joint on my Toyota Pickup due to some shaking. It was not even close to how bad this was, you could barley see a little play in mine. I would imagine this guy would have felt issues driving his car for MONTHS.
Not a tacoma, but been trying to track down a vibration at 65-70 and above. Re-adjust the wheel bearings which did fix one issue. Alignment will most like have to be done as well, but I do know this, when I got my chevy over 4 years ago, I do know that the original owner got the trans built by a shady shop. My trans guy found trans parts from other trans, missing parts, and it just wasnt built to last very long. I got that trans built about 2 years ago. Knowing that the shady shop didn't properly buid the trans for that original owner, I am wondering if I might have an unbalanced driveshaft and/or the u-joint may be failing. Just looking at it, they look fine, but going to raise the vehicle and check for play when I have a chance. Just going to check it to rule out possible cause.
Doesn't look like it but does this Tacoma have a lift kit? I have a 2003 Tacoma Prerunner with over 180,000 miles on it and all stock. I periodically check for wear on the split driveshaft and U joints. I've seen what can happen when U joints fail, especially on vehicles that have crazy lift kits.
that was my immediate guess. had a late 95 (first Tacoma) myself with 3rzfe four banger and 4 speed automatic (w/locking torque converter). that pick-up rocked. had over 250,000 hard oilfield miles (and original u-joints) when i broke the engine where it bolts up to bell housing. it leaked coolant out of broken bolt-holes. bardal radiator stop-leak and hit the road... one tough truck and it ran like a raped ape.
I have a 2007 and sometimes on the highway my steering wheel will shake and my floor board and has pedal will vibrate and then stop. I got my tired balanced and that helped with the wheel shake but I still get a wheel and floorboard vibration sometimes and it only happens on the highway. I don't hear any noises from under the truck when shifting from park to neutral to drive.
PLEASE HELP! My friend has a 93 4runner that shakes badly if he hits the brakes hard at high speed. But the brake rotors don't feel warped. The vehicle just gets into a scary oscillating vibration if you hit the brakes hard when going fast. It otherwise feels normal
PLEASE HELP!!! SOMEBODY!!! ANYBODY!!! I have a 2000 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 BASE MODEL/SHORT CAB, with "SPLIT DRIVE SHAFT" exactly like the one pictured in this video. ( even though the truck in this video is a 1999 ) If you look carefully at this video, right during the 2:23 time stamp, you will get a quick glimpse of the entire drive shaft assembly ( from rear of the truck looking forward ), and notice that it does NOT have "2 separate drive shafts of near equal length, with a carrier bearing ( aka "center support bearing" ) that bolts to a cross member/frame, like most do. The truck in this video has the same drive shaft assembly as mine does. It has 1 LONG drive shaft, but right up near the rear of the transmission, it has 2 U-JOINTS that connect one right after the other via a VERY short "knuckle". ( My truck is a 2.7 liter 3RZFE with automatic transmission. ) MY UNUSUAL "SPLIT DRIVE SHAFT" ( the more common type is "a 2 PIECE drive shaft" ) TAKES A VERY SMALL & UNIQUE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING THAT I CAN'T FIND ANYWHERE!!! This much smaller, unique center support bearing fits completely INSIDE the unit. Perhaps this unique part isn't even called "a center support bearing". But I know it has something like that......and it's located right up there among those 2 FRONT U-JOINTS that are very close together, being attached to the "knuckle" that is between them. PLEASE HELP......AND THANKS IN ADVANCE. ( ALL of the parts stores in my area keep trying to sell me that huge center support bearing that is common in most 2 PIECE drive shafts. It is NOT the correct part, even when they use their computers to cross-reference my VIN number! My truck doesn't even have a cross member/frame support to mount such a large center support bearing. )
Is there anywhere I can send you a video of how my 02 Tacoma vibrates? I went to the dumpster and I parked, left it on then I saw the rear tires vibrating as well, I have no idea what's causing it,!
Ideally, the worn yoke of the drive shaft and pinion would be replaced. Given typical use, it will most likely be fine to merely replace the universal joint (Not a race car, not even a V-6, not a commercial vehicle).
What could be causing vibration of the steering wheel of a 2000 toyota prerunner at speeds above 60mph anyone know? The mechanic told me that my whole front end needs replacement, He said i need a new rack and pinion, new shocks, new ball joints and bushings for all the control arms. Is that possible? Thank you
Hey there! Did you ever get it resolved? I have a 199 prerunner and it was wrecked in front. Makes a funny noise at HWY speeds. Some clunk sounds when reversing
would that be caused by letting the gears slam slow fast slow fast or just a bad part I have never had that happen on any of my toyota trucks I have had 4 of them still driving my 2016 all but the 2016 were sticks I would think rev the motor then throw it into gear caused the part to wear out
Maybe you can help me out, There are a lot of stupid drivers I have to deal with while driving on public roads. I understand Toyota vehicles are very popular. Why is it that 80% or more of the stupid drivers are Toyota drivers? They drive under the speed limit, merge without signaling, ride my ass and not leaving proper room as they follow me from behind. All I can come up with is that a lot of morons like to drive Toyotas? are Toyotas the top choice of stupid people? Not saying every Toyota owner/driver is stupid, but most appear to be. What gives?
This is, possibly, the most Scandinavian Tacoma diagnosis I have yet seen.
unintentional ASMR
I'm going with Slavic.
I guess some people think grease fittings are just for show.
I agree. And Toyota thinks that too. My 2017 TRD Off-road does not have grease fittings on the rear drive shaft but the front shaft does.
I haven't seen any grease zerks on any of my vehicles in years.
A lot of original parts don’t have them today but quality replacements do.
I grease mine every oil change every 3k miles
About 10 years ago a Toyota tech went on and on about how important driveshaft lubrication was on 4Runners and Tacomas...Even as important as changing oil. I followed his advice and 200,000 miles later 4Runner going strong.
My 4runner doesn't have greasable u joints.
@llOOII llOOII 2000 rwd
@@BrockOBauma buy after market ones. They will have the grease fittings
I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma, which had a vibration when I reached 30 mph. I just changed one U joint and the problem was fixed for awhile, then it started vibrating again. I recommend changing all U joints and the carrier bearing. The problem is fixed and the truck is like new. I'm in love with my truck again.
The worst part is that in the beginning I took it to the Toyota Dealership Service Center and I told them I thought it was the U Joints and they totally discredit me and quickly said I needed a new transmission. Sad times. I felt it wasn't the transmission, rather the suspension. But I went ahead and changed the U joints and Carrier Bearing and problem fixed. Thanks for the helpful Video.
I knew it before you started the video… I’ve had vibration issues from my 2021 since lifting it. Toyota actually did the lift and said there was no vibration. After months of this issue I put in a straight shaft. Bingo issue solved.
I own a similar '96, it's a cool little truck. Light weight, short wheelbase, it does well off-road. I get guys walking up to me and asking to buy it about once a month.
Another important thing to consider is the drive shaft carrier bushing and the transmission end bushing. They are a common problem with Tacoma prerunners
What carrier bearing? If my Taco has a carrier bearing it must be invisible.
@@kevinireland8020single cab?
Keep making videos, I love them. I wish you were my personal mechanic.
Nice diagnostic video ... thanks for making it. I’m betting that driveshaft u - joints never had a grease gun put on those grease fittings !!
..."absolutely Kaput..." I love it....
actually it is kaputt
Wow, that's wild! I was driving behind an old Chevy pickup once on the freeway, and the driveshaft broke and went skipping across three lanes. I'm so glad you prevented that from happening on this truck. Nice! This is why I'm subscribed
That's exactly what also happen to me driving behind white Chevy truck on freeway when their drive shaft exploded. It was loud and shrap metal and drive shaft scattered over freeway.
it had to be a damm Chevrolet
I had this issue on my 4runner luckily it was just just those 4 screws that were loose and I tighten them up and fixed my problem!
I am impressed that the ujoint did not give out on him in the middle of the highway. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, very scary and nice job catching it. I'm surprised you couldn't hear the metal banging together.
Would love to see a video replacing this part as my rear u joint is going out on my tacoma as well!! Thank you very much, i love all your videos!!
Actually pretty straight forward, as long as you have a vice. The key thing is ensure all the needle bearings stayed in place before pressing them in fully.
He was lucky he made it out of his driveway. Good informative video sir.
I think the craziest thing I have ever seen was when a Mazda rx8 I think it was came in and the customer said his car was overheating boss figured the usual thermostat was not opening. I get in only to find a missing belt no water pump and surprise surprise no alternator. Couldn’t figure out how the car did not die right away. I would say your guy got off really lucky.
a healthy battery alone can keep a car running for around 35mins if all accessories and screens are turned off
Is the Shaft out of balance now? U-Joints + Shaft Replacement diagnosis next... looking forward to it!
Just needs new u-joint
Looks pretty unbalanced ! I agree !
Keep us updated!!! Great job btw!!!
Holy smokes. I dont see how someone could have missed the "clunk" that would happen going from forward to reverse. But it happens, and now it is in good hands.
It looks like the short shaft needs replaced too , lol. All of the parts that hold that u-joint are trashed. Thats the craziest thing ive ever seen. Its one tuff u-joint tho.....unbelievable
That's crazy. I had to replace a U-joint on my Toyota Pickup due to some shaking. It was not even close to how bad this was, you could barley see a little play in mine. I would imagine this guy would have felt issues driving his car for MONTHS.
thats crazy.... talk about hanging on by a thread....
Not a tacoma, but been trying to track down a vibration at 65-70 and above. Re-adjust the wheel bearings which did fix one issue. Alignment will most like have to be done as well, but I do know this, when I got my chevy over 4 years ago, I do know that the original owner got the trans built by a shady shop. My trans guy found trans parts from other trans, missing parts, and it just wasnt built to last very long. I got that trans built about 2 years ago. Knowing that the shady shop didn't properly buid the trans for that original owner, I am wondering if I might have an unbalanced driveshaft and/or the u-joint may be failing. Just looking at it, they look fine, but going to raise the vehicle and check for play when I have a chance. Just going to check it to rule out possible cause.
Will you do a video on replacing this part?
Replacing a U-joint is very easy. Pretty much all U joints are the same so replacing them are the same.
Another great video! Thanks for sharing!
Doesn't look like it but does this Tacoma have a lift kit?
I have a 2003 Tacoma Prerunner with over 180,000 miles on it and all stock. I periodically check for wear on the split driveshaft and U joints. I've seen what can happen when U joints fail, especially on vehicles that have crazy lift kits.
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Time to put that J.B. Weld to the test
The same problem with every truck or SUV. This happens in the salvage yard when they forklift the trucks. The forks hit the shafts.
that was my immediate guess. had a late 95 (first Tacoma) myself with 3rzfe four banger and 4 speed automatic (w/locking torque converter). that pick-up rocked. had over 250,000 hard oilfield miles (and original u-joints) when i broke the engine where it bolts up to bell housing. it leaked coolant out of broken bolt-holes. bardal radiator stop-leak and hit the road...
one tough truck and it ran like a raped ape.
Thanks for sharing your video, thanks it amazing customer got your garage.
I have a 2007 and sometimes on the highway my steering wheel will shake and my floor board and has pedal will vibrate and then stop. I got my tired balanced and that helped with the wheel shake but I still get a wheel and floorboard vibration sometimes and it only happens on the highway. I don't hear any noises from under the truck when shifting from park to neutral to drive.
can you do video how to install Engine Variable Timing Solenoid VVT for Toyota Tacoma 4RUNNER 2.7 part # 15330-75010 my 2007 toyota tacoma 2.7
Wow in my 40 as a bk yard mechanic never saw one that bad
Wow that’s extreme! I wish my Venza vibration diagnostics were so jednoduché! 🤣
Thanks Peter,👍
wish there was a follow up video on how it was resolved... and maybe a how to prevent...
Thanks for the info
Holy sh!t that is crazy. Never seen a u joint like that lol
A visual inspection is the first thing to do for 'shaking', not a test drive.
Peter show the job please I’m curious to see what tools you use
Were is your shop at Sir ?? Info Plz
California
PLEASE HELP!
My friend has a 93 4runner that shakes badly if he hits the brakes hard at high speed. But the brake rotors don't feel warped. The vehicle just gets into a scary oscillating vibration if you hit the brakes hard when going fast. It otherwise feels normal
Those were the best Toyota trucks. Too bad they don't sell them in North America anymore.
Great channel love your videos..
You should have known that it was the U joint by just the sound it makes. 😂
How do you not hear this clanging around back there? Serious question, is the owner older or hard of hearing? P to D or R must sound awful.
Your trying to tell me you could not hear that clank!. When you shift to drive....
standard transmission. not quite as obvious.
They just fall out when the rear breaks off.
Damn. He is so lucky
Think my truck is doing the same thing but I thought it was bad tires that came with the truck 🤔 how much would this cost to repair?
Thank you!
Very common failure for trucks and plant equipment....replaced loads of them in the 60/70s...nothing unusual...👍👍
PLEASE HELP!!! SOMEBODY!!! ANYBODY!!! I have a 2000 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 BASE MODEL/SHORT CAB, with "SPLIT DRIVE SHAFT" exactly like the one pictured in this video. ( even though the truck in this video is a 1999 ) If you look carefully at this video, right during the 2:23 time stamp, you will get a quick glimpse of the entire drive shaft assembly ( from rear of the truck looking forward ), and notice that it does NOT have "2 separate drive shafts of near equal length, with a carrier bearing ( aka "center support bearing" ) that bolts to a cross member/frame, like most do. The truck in this video has the same drive shaft assembly as mine does. It has 1 LONG drive shaft, but right up near the rear of the transmission, it has 2 U-JOINTS that connect one right after the other via a VERY short "knuckle". ( My truck is a 2.7 liter 3RZFE with automatic transmission. ) MY UNUSUAL "SPLIT DRIVE SHAFT" ( the more common type is "a 2 PIECE drive shaft" ) TAKES A VERY SMALL & UNIQUE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING THAT I CAN'T FIND ANYWHERE!!! This much smaller, unique center support bearing fits completely INSIDE the unit. Perhaps this unique part isn't even called "a center support bearing". But I know it has something like that......and it's located right up there among those 2 FRONT U-JOINTS that are very close together, being attached to the "knuckle" that is between them. PLEASE HELP......AND THANKS IN ADVANCE. ( ALL of the parts stores in my area keep trying to sell me that huge center support bearing that is common in most 2 PIECE drive shafts. It is NOT the correct part, even when they use their computers to cross-reference my VIN number! My truck doesn't even have a cross member/frame support to mount such a large center support bearing. )
How can you not tell there is a giant clunk and it must roll very far when parking.
Road test??? You didn't notice the sound and feel of a failed u - joint as soon as you put it in gear???
Well it's a good thing there wasn't any grease in them. They might have slipped apart. Lol.
Is there anywhere I can send you a video of how my 02 Tacoma vibrates? I went to the dumpster and I parked, left it on then I saw the rear tires vibrating as well, I have no idea what's causing it,!
Make sure you look at the other joints.....
Wow he is very lucky. U joints are usually neglected by many owners.
+ yota dealers
WOW!
Good job
Mine 95 does shakes after letting off the gas pedal on any speed
Why does this happen?
Mine shakes and seems it’s leaking engine oil
My U joints have NO play .....No help here.
I almost had a heart attack
In my opinion the driveline end and pinion are destroyed. Could be welded.
Should be annealed if welded. I had to make one once. It never broke under a old school dodge hemi
What? The parts making contact is what you replace.
Ideally, the worn yoke of the drive shaft and pinion would be replaced.
Given typical use, it will most likely be fine to merely replace the universal joint (Not a race car, not even a V-6, not a commercial vehicle).
Randy Fitz not the way i drive lol . my first independent taxi had a u joint like that lol but it was a mercury. Only i could hear it ?
What could be causing vibration of the steering wheel of a 2000 toyota prerunner at speeds above 60mph anyone know? The mechanic told me that my whole front end needs replacement, He said i need a new rack and pinion, new shocks, new ball joints and bushings for all the control arms. Is that possible?
Thank you
Hey there! Did you ever get it resolved? I have a 199 prerunner and it was wrecked in front. Makes a funny noise at HWY speeds. Some clunk sounds when reversing
@@abelbanda6267 The problem is work ball joints they need replacing haven't done it yet but it did also need a wheel balancing.
Unreal. Lol
Swedish?
Explode .... HAHAHA 😂
Tacoma all the way
Omg my heart 💔
That’s amazing!
agree
Woooooow
would that be caused by letting the gears slam slow fast slow fast or just a bad part I have never had that happen on any of my toyota trucks I have had 4 of them still driving my 2016 all but the 2016 were sticks I would think rev the motor then throw it into gear caused the part to wear out
Unlikely. You might break one that way, but this was pure wear and tear. I fixed these on a daily basis, fixing farm equipment.
a normal human or a real "MAN": would hear that U joint in a second .
not going to say nothing. i bought cv joints to install in my Xterra and all i needed was u joints.
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Played at 1.25
Just super glue it.
Yes glue then duct tape to make sure it holds.
Holy cow that is really bad!
Explode HAHAHA .... are you seriously by the it’s called .... Universal joint
😅😅😅😅😅😅
Maybe you can help me out, There are a lot of stupid drivers I have to deal with while driving on public roads. I understand Toyota vehicles are very popular. Why is it that 80% or more of the stupid drivers are Toyota drivers?
They drive under the speed limit, merge without signaling, ride my ass and not leaving proper room as they follow me from behind.
All I can come up with is that a lot of morons like to drive Toyotas? are Toyotas the top choice of stupid people?
Not saying every Toyota owner/driver is stupid, but most appear to be.
What gives?
Oooh...this is terrible...he is lucky that shaft didn't drop on the ground.
Thank you 🙏🏼.
Wooooowww
Another great vlog! Thanks