Rear Driveshaft Replacement Options 99 Limited

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It's finally gotten to point I have to replace the rear driveshaft in my 99 limited. The slip yoke is too badly worn from the previous owner never lubricating it. Lubricating every few months worked for a few years then used Ford XG-8 to get a few more months but now that doesn't work either.

This is my daily driver and I want a few more years out of this vehicle. Better off spending the money on the Toyota part or reman?
 
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It's finally gotten to point I have to replace the rear driveshaft in my 99 limited. The slip yoke is too badly worn from the previous owner never lubricating it. Lubricating every few months worked for a few years then used Ford XG-8 to get a few more months but now that doesn't work either.

This is my daily driver and I want a few more years out of this vehicle. Better off spending the money on the Toyota part or reman?

Cheaper than OEM, Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts - Tom Woods Custom Drive Shafts Custom Driveshafts Specialist
 
Junkyard is always an option. If you can find one that looks OK the prices are generally low. Depends on your budget really, I would prefer new too.
 
Why not just get a local DS shop to rebuild yours?
Would be way cheaper.

The problem with using a local shop to rebuild the shaft is a lot use cheap parts and not always by choice. The front CV joint on the 4x4 driveshaft does not have OEM replaceable parts and most driveline shops use the only cheap replacements available. These usually fail prematurely. Last I heard even the cheap double cardon parts are not available. I got 220k miles on my stock OEM shaft. I have had some local ones fail in 30k miles on my Bronco back when I was young.

You can have a custom shaft made but this can cost $400-$600.

These guys. High Angle Drivline-Call Jesse at 530-877-2875 quoted me $150 years ago to rebuild the shaft. He specializes in toyota driveline. He explained how the cheap parts will fail and how he is able to source OEM parts from another toyota to rebuild the double cardon so it will last.

Or junkyard like I did. I will send my to highangle when the junk yard one starts to go.
 
I figured I'd update this thread to help anyone who had the same problem.

I opted for the Tom Wood's Driveshaft since I needed something new that would be a one time fix for my daily driver. The shops in my area focus mainly of drag race cars and sports cars so I didn't use a local vendor.

The order process is more informal. I did not receive any kind of invoice number but they did email a tracking number. I placed the order on a Thursday and received it the following Wednesday.

They have a measuring/sizing guide on their website to help you spec the driveshaft. Here is what I ordered for my stock 99 Limited 4WD w/ rear locker
Type A Double Cardan CV Driveshaft
3" diameter driveshaft with standard duty spline.
Transfer Case Flange: 4th Toyota design with Spicer 1310 u-joint A = 1.812" B = 3.69", C1 = 2.6", C2 = 2.6", D = 1.0625", E = 3.2188" with 10mm fasteners
Differential Flange: 3rd Toyota design with Spicer 1310 u-joint A = 1.812", B = 3.35", C1 = 2.375", C2 = 2.375", D=1.0625", E=3.2188" with 10mm fasteners
Length flange to flange = 45"

The replacement ended up being a direct fit, less than 20minutes to install.

They included a special grease gun fitting to help lubricate the double cardan center (Plews-Lubrimatic #05-019). The driveshaft was fully painted black and prelubricated although I added a little bit to make sure.

Their recommended lubrication is NLGI #1 for slip yoke and spline stub, NLGI #1 or #2 for other parts with temperature rating of at least 250*F. This should be done every 6,000 miles.
 
Why not try local salvage yards. I got mine from a truck I parted out with 300K miles. The drive shaft is like new. Anytime I come across a good drive shaft, I'll pull it. I sold many good used OEM drive shafts here and no one had a complain.
Since I plan to keep my runner for a WHILE, I have an extra drive shaft ready to make the million miles!
 
I've been eyeing new driveshafts for a while since I've got some vibes, but cost has been my limiting factor.

Call up highline, he will make you feel good about his build and it will be under $200. Once I get vibes i'm calling him up to build my old shaft that I replaced with a junkyard unit.
 

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