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Permanent fix for Toyota front diff needle bearing issues
A bad needle bearing is likely the cause of your front axle noise on a 2007+ FJ Cruiser, 2005+ Tacoma, or 2003+ 4runner.
The solution is this metal backed, bronze inlaid, PTFE coated CV axle bushing for Toyota 8" front clamshell differential.
Fits all 05 to current year model Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, and 03 up 4runner DOES NOT FIT AWD 4RUNNER AND FJ CRUISER. Replaces Driver side CV axle needle bearing with bushing to help control Vibration and shaft float common on these differentials. Replaces Needle Bearing Part # 90364-35010 and 90364-35008.
Video below shows the install.
APG - ROLA Titan Tray Install
Hi All,
Recently, I have been working with an Australian company, APG (Auto Pacific Group) and one of their brands, Rola. Rola makes a product called the Titan Tray. This is a direct competitor to Front Runner and Rhino Rack.
They are looking to penetrate the North American market and we will be helping them with some exposure to assisting in this effort.
As I get the Defender situated, I will be sharing the install process and resultant factors of the benefits of the Titan Tray product.
Here are some preliminary pics of the product before the unboxing.
Danno.
Bumpers install / welds / powder coat shops?
Hey All, Had a fender bender (other drivers fault) my Hefty Fabworks bumper protected me well! But had to be replaced. I took the opportunity to purchase from Coastal Offroad in B.C. and the body shop can't do the aftermarket work I need. Few small welds, powder coating and installation. In a dream world there might be a regional shop that could do all 3? I think I have the welds and powder coating solved with a recommendation to Thermo Tech in Monroe. But now need install. Know any good shops or mechanics that get offroad / overlanding rigs? I'm in Edmonds, so preferably North or Eastside of Seattle, but up for wherever I can get good work for a reasonable rate.

@Dan Cronin @Grit City Paul Thank You both! I might well follow up with you guys for the mounting. Gotta get the welding done first right now, and the guy I found in Monroe near powder coat wants to charge me more. May need to go with it, but looking at options. (Including maaaybe my buddy Bryan who came to a few meetings with me many moons ago) Does anyone here have a line on someone who could do the welding for the bumper kit or a member who might be up for it for some side cash / project?
Appreciate this community even if I'm not as regularly involved!