Rear axle breather extension

[Draayer]

I saw on this site a rear axle breather extension where they brought the breather hose up by the gas cap. I was planning on doing that today but can't find that thread again (yes I tried searching). Can anyone point that out to me?

 

[mcaz5]

It's in the tutorial and document sticky under rear end maintenance. I would link you to it but I'm on my phone.

 

[yukonrider]

4Runners.org - Type R Rear Differential

 

[Draayer]

Thanks so much

Got it thanks so much. I love this site

 

[Doc2012]

Go with this:

http://www.inchwormgear.com/products/differential-breather-kit

 

[mcaz5]

Go with this:

http://www.inchwormgear.com/products/differential-breather-kit

That's interesting? I'd like to hear more about it. Do you run it?

 

[Doc2012]

I plan on it. My brother runs one in his Taco and hasn't had any issues at all. It's a breather, but it's completely sealed. It just expands and contracts like an accordion. The one thing my brother and I have noticed is that it doesn't seem to contract nearly as much as it expands, but that's no big deal. At least on the road it doesn't. Maybe if we were to get it wet or something where it would "shock" the oil in the diff to a much cooler point it would.

 

[mcaz5]

I plan on it. My brother runs one in his Taco and hasn't had any issues at all. It's a breather, but it's completely sealed. It just expands and contracts like an accordion. The one thing my brother and I have noticed is that it doesn't seem to contract nearly as much as it expands, but that's no big deal. At least on the road it doesn't. Maybe if we were to get it wet or something where it would "shock" the oil in the diff to a much cooler point it would.

I may order one of these as I've been meaning to get it done. Has he done any water crossings or deep mud? And any benefits or disadvantages to running this versus the conventional method?

 

[Doc2012]

We went to Tracy City, Tn last year with TTORA. We were in creeks and everything with no issues. Sure beats having to spend the $ on hose that probably won't stop water from getting in there. Just my .01.

 

[jacob7071]

I have nothing constructive to say but...

it doesn't seem to contract nearly as much as it expands

That's what she said.

Maybe if we were to get it wet or something

Oh dear...

 

[mcaz5]

We went to Tracy City, Tn last year with TTORA. We were in creeks and everything with no issues. Sure beats having to spend the $ on hose that probably won't stop water from getting in there. Just my .01.

Agreed. I think I'll be ordering one of these soon.

 

[Doc2012]

I have nothing constructive to say but...



That's what she said.



Oh dear...

Giddidy goo.