a couple months ago, i got a 87 4runner with a rear driver side wheel cylinder needing replaced. on my way home from picking it up, the bearing on the driver side rear exploded, and it looks like the axle may have destroyed the housing in the process. i took off the passenger side to try and compare, and it looks like i may still be able to get it to work. i can't seem to find any detailed pictures of what is replaceable and what is the actual housing. it looks to me that maybe the axle seal mating surface is probably screwed though. tomorrow i am supposed to pick up a new replacement axle just for that side, but i don't want to waste my money if the housing is destroyed too. any input is appreciated.





i have a copy of the repair manual for this year, but the drawings aren't helping me much.

 

Just look for a replacement axle with brake lines. You should be able to get it complete for $100 used. When you get one pull the axle shaft out to check bearings. These trucks are getting older and thats what happens when a bearing fails on a semifloater.

 

yep. much cheaper to replace the whole axle assembly than try to repair the damage done.

 

the cheapest full axle housing i could find around here is around $200-$400, which is not anywhere near my current budget. i found the axle alone for $50 which is a steal compared to what i have been finding. even still that would be a waste of time if the housing is beyond repair though.

 

maybe hit up thook, fellow yotatech member. he might have a rear axle housing available.

 

i figure i might as well throw up a pic of what the beast looks like. pretty rough, with some good rust spots here and there. 33's with no lift that i know of. i built front and rear bumpers recently, but haven't had a chance to paint them, so no pics yet.

 

thats a great looking 4Runner. very similar to mine. yours def has some kind of lift on it, they didnt come that big from the factory

 

Found one for $100 50 miles from you. You feel up to a drive?

JOHN MEYER
TRUCK & FOREIGN
SALVAGE, INC
Phone: (417) 781-8300

 

got an address on that one by chance?

 

West 7th & Black Cat Road
Joplin, MO 64801

 

the problem i am worried about, is that the inner seal surface is marred up where the axle rounded it out. if i can get a seal to work, i would assume it shouldn't be a problem. here is the place i am worried about....



anyone have a pic of the housing without the seals and bearings so i can see what they look like fully stripped by chance?

 

i go through the Joplin area occasionally. i am originally from Girard, KS and have quite a bit of family in the Pittsburg area. i may be able to get out there tomorrow depending on their hours.

 

I have no idea where it is just thought I'd try to help you out. I'm in Wa.

 

thanks for the help. i'll give them a shout tomorrow morning and see about getting it picked up.

 

http://www.johnmeyersalvage.com/ is there website, says closed tomorrow. Dang salvage yards working bankers hours.

 

^^^ is right you might get away with it.

 

awesome.

i am going to go snag that other axle this morning and give it a go. either way, at least i know there is a full housing close for a good price. appreciate all the help guys. i'll put up some progress some time this week if i get anything done.

 

damn if you were near me i just threw out my spare rear axle...

 

i picked up a replacement axle earlier today. crossing fingers that the inner seal holds up properly.

 

ew, looks like that thing got HOT, by seeing the discoloration!

but yeah I'd say just put a small bead of permatex around the inside of the housing, and then tap the new seal in, and you should be goo to go



man... and I thought MY bearings were bad, lol


but in all reality, you're luck you cought it when you did... if left unfixed, the axle shaft along with the outter hub portion and tire will come right out while you're driving on the road!