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[*] posted on 3-24-2008 at 01:44 PM


Another thing not addressed here if you are going to go down and fix it is the condition of your wheel / hub / axel assembly that left the vehicle. The "C" clip that broke at the diff and let the hub / axel assembly leave the housing may not be the only problem. Did you check the condition of the axel for straightness? All the weight of the vehicle on that side as it slides out can bend it. Also the splined end of the axel can get damaged when it launches down the road.

Hopefull all things you checked out already so it goes back together right if you are going to drive it home. If you are going to tow dolly it home I'd do it facing backwards and fix it state side.

Good luck, welcome to the board and let us know how it turned out.




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[*] posted on 3-24-2008 at 01:51 PM


"you just leave it in an envelope...preferably with the wife":lol::lol::lol::lol:

sorry shari i just couldn't resist:lol:




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[*] posted on 3-24-2008 at 02:19 PM


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Another thing not addressed here if you are going to go down and fix it is the condition of your wheel / hub / axel assembly that left the vehicle. The "C" clip that broke at the diff and let the hub / axel assembly leave the housing may not be the only problem. Did you check the condition of the axel for straightness? All the weight of the vehicle on that side as it slides out can bend it. Also the splined end of the axel can get damaged when it launches down the road.

Hopefull all things you checked out already so it goes back together right if you are going to drive it home. If you are going to tow dolly it home I'd do it facing backwards and fix it state side.

Good luck, welcome to the board and let us know how it turned out.


Good points for sure.

Luckily, the axle housing appears to be straight, and the axle itself is straight, the splines are also good as well. My first thought was it could have damaged the ring and pinion.

I got an OEM replacement sent down from Washington (Junkyard) with everything needed to slide it in and take off for $150 shipped. Beats paying $400 just for the shaft from Toyota. I'd be dealing with 2 shafts that way... (haha)>

Oh well, I hope the family wont mind it staying till Friday. I had to leave a note with them as they had to leave the day I got there. I had told them I'd get it out ASAP, but, Friday seems to be the only option. I may try the Mexican Auto Insurance mentioned in this post too..
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[*] posted on 3-25-2008 at 02:50 PM


My husband had a truck that he left with a family where it broke down, somewhere between Cabo and La Paz. It took a while for it to get moved, but he'd stop and check it out every week or so, and bring fish for the family. That was his payment, as he was fishing in Cabo at the time. I don't think he ever gave them any $$, just paid in fish!

Don't worry about not getting the truck out right away, I 'm sure they expect you to get it "manana", but in "Mexican Time"!
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