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Just wanted to post up a quick review of my time spent dealing with Zuk over at
Toyota Gear Installs

I had finally found the source of my never-ending drive line whine to be in my 3rd member. I guess whoever set up this 3rd member initially didn't get the tolerneces correctly and the pinion slop was so bad that it was heating up and boiling my fluid out of the breather. I drove it whining for 3-4 months while trying to source the whine. I called every shop I know in Austin and couldn't find anyone to rebuild my 3rd member. I had seen Zuks website a few times and was always hoping one day I could use his insane Toyota building history to my advantage.

I chatted back and forth with him for a day or so sending photos to confirm what I thought was wrong was correct. I packed up my 3rd member that evening and shipped it to Arizona the next day. I ordered all the parts for the rebuild online and had them shipped to Zuk. He had endless photos of every detail of the rebuild in order sent to me with detailed information on what specifically went wrong and why.

I can't explain how rad it is to have someone so knowledgable be able to determine the exact point of failure. Within 24hrs of receiving my 3rd he had it completely rebuilt with detailed photos showing everything you could ever ask for.

He had it shipped back out to me the following day and I was able to get it in my hands again today after being out of town this weekend. I must say everything looks absolutely amazing and the tolerances seem to be exact.

I know I haven't installed it yet, but wanted to just post how happy I was with the service he has. I will update this later in the week once I do my initial gear break in. I know this guy knows his stuff better than most people around so I wanted to recommend him up front, because I trust him.

Anyone looking to re-gear or rebuild a 3rd or install a locker and doesn't have a local shop that would take it on. Go here.

Toyota Gear Installs

 

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Update:

After installing the 3rd, I proceeded with the initial break in. Using 85-140 dyno Lucas. First 10mi were spent in my neighborhood not breaking 20mph. 3rd was hot to the touch but silent the entire time during break in.

Let it cool overnight. Drove back roads for 15mi into work today and everything feels smooth as butter and silent. All noise is gone and the truck has never felt any smoother. I guess a new transmission and a rebuild driveline will help hahaha


Dreading this first 500mi break in, but excited to be rolling smooth again.:biggrin2:

 

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Wow. Always good to hear of someone providing great service. When the time comes to finally put gears in my T4R, this will have to be a place I seriously consider sending my diffs to. I made the mistake of installing 4.88s in my JK myself. By the end, it would have been much easier to have just paid someone to do it correctly and quicker.

 

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Update:

I am 433 miles in after just over a week after install. I good weekend spent fishing and putted all around the Texas hill country then back up to Austin. I havent had any noise or issues what so ever. I am going to drain and fill here end of the week.

Zuk did a great write up of the install as well:

Toyota gear install

 

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Update:

Broke 500 miles and drained and re filled. Had a fair amount of super fine metal as I would expect. Fluid looked great otherwise. Everything is smooth as butter. Threw 90-140 in it and called it a day. Looking forward to wheelin this thing again!

 

[Sean K.]

I would not hesitate for a moment to use Zuk to build a 3rd for me. He knows his shit backwards and forwards.