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Drivetrain Rebuild

  • Rear axle housing - $800 (Complete rear axle assembly. Included the front differential)
    • Axle seals
      • Inner Seals (2) - Toyota #90310-50006 - $5.74/ea - $11.48
      • Outer seals (2) - Toyota #90313-48001 - $5.30/ea - $10.60
      • ABS exciter rings (2) - Toyota #43517-35010 - $46.93/ea - $93.86
      • O-rings (2) - Toyota #90301-88077 - $4.01/ea - $8.02
      • Retainers (4) - Toyota #42423-20010 - $16.92/ea - $67.68
      • Snap rings (2) - Toyota #90520-36045 - $1.67/ea - $3.34
    • Wheel bearings (2) - Toyota #90363-40020-77 - $68.19/ea - $136.38
    • Rebuild differential
      • Rebuild kit - Yukon #YK TACOMA-LOC - $288.59
      • Rebuild cost - King's Transmission - $484.44
    • Rear brakes
      • New drums, shoes, and components - Already had
      • Extended brake line - Already had
      • Brake fluid flush
    • Rear end misc
      • Upper and lower control arms
        • Poly bushings - Energy Suspension #8.3133R - $113.86
      • Pan-hard bar
        • Poly bushings - Energy Suspension #8.7106R - $23
        • Correction kit - Already had
          • Welded to frame and axle housing
  • Front end
    • CV axles - OEM - $60
      • Reboot kit (2) - Toyota #04438-35060 - $65.23/ea - $130.46
    • Lower ball joints
      • Driver side - Toyota #43340-39465 - $109.99
      • Passenger side - Toyota #43330-39585 - $109.99
    • Upper ball joints - Toyota #43310-39016 - $54.90/ea - $109.80
    • Front differential - Included with rear
  • Miscellaneous
    • Black plastic interior - $65
    • Crush washers for front and rear differentials - $12.99
    • Miscellaneous tools (Harbor Freight) - $65.43
    • Miscellaneous supplies (Brake cleaner, anti-seize, paint) - $37.55
  • Tools
    • 35mm impact socket - $10.99
    • CV boot clamp pliers - Lisle #30800 - $26.95
    • Adjustable seal puller - Lisle #56650 - $10.16
    • Bearing race and seal driver set - ABN #9994 - $28.99
    • Rear Wheel Axle Bearing Puller & Tone Ring Tool - Custom tool from eBay ($5 off coupon) - $165.77
    • Brake spring pliers - OTC #4590 - $10.96
    • Press Sleeve Kit - FreeTec #D06339 - $108.20
    • Milwaukee cordless ratchet - $87.89
    • Milwaukee M12 battery - $23.45
    • Car hauler rental - U-Haul - $164.85
    • Harbor Freight 20-ton press (Coupon)- $144.99
    • Icon Torque Wrench - $99.99

27mm short impact socket for upper control arm bushings
Bolts needed - M8 x 1.25 about 3" or more

Installed Parts

I did not have the time to complete the front end; this still needs to be completed. 

  • Rear axle housing - $800 (Complete rear axle assembly. Included the front differential)
    • Axle seals
      • Inner Seals (2) - Toyota #90310-50006 - $5.74/ea - $11.48
      • Outer seals (2) - Toyota #90313-48001 - $5.30/ea - $10.60
      • ABS exciter rings (2) - Toyota #43517-35010 - $46.93/ea - $93.86
      • O-rings (2) - Toyota #90301-88077 - $4.01/ea - $8.02
      • Retainers (4) - Toyota #42423-20010 - $16.92/ea - $67.68
      • Snap rings (2) - Toyota #90520-36045 - $1.67/ea - $3.34
    • Wheel bearings (2) - Toyota #90363-40020-77 - $68.19/ea - $136.38
    • Rebuild differential
      • Rebuild kit - Yukon #YK TACOMA-LOC - $288.59
      • Rebuild cost - King's Transmission - $484.44
    • Rear brakes
      • New drums, shoes, and components - Already had
      • Extended brake line - Already had
      • Brake fluid flush
    • Rear end misc
      • Upper and lower control arms
        • Poly bushings - Energy Suspension #8.3133R - $113.86
      • Pan-hard bar
        • Poly bushings - Energy Suspension #8.7106R - $23
        • Correction kit - Already had
          • Welded to frame and axle housing
  • Miscellaneous
    • Black plastic interior - $65
    • Crush washers for front and rear differentials - $12.99