I Should Have Just Gone To The Mechanic! | Tacoma Repair Part 1

[@SteveTheTowerClimber]

This is fantastic content, your style is clean and your channel will definitely be big if you keep it up!! Thanks for the amazing tutorial 👍👍

[@iamalexsun]

Thank you for the support!

[@vav413]

That's a lot of work! Congrats on sticking it out dude

[@iamalexsun]

Thank you! Turns out I have to replace both wheel bearings/hubs, all the seals, along with the inner and outer tie rods. Basically rebuilding the front end at this point! More videos coming soon!

[@vav413]

@@iamalexsun I don't have this exact vehicle but I already learned a lot from your experience - gives me confidence to tackle a similar job - looking forward to it. Sounds pricey 😱 but worth it!

[@chetspeegle]

Just replaced cv axles on 2009 sienna. Toyota could not source the driver’s side axle, so I had to get it rebuilt by company below. The passenger side OEM unit was sourceable. The Car Nut technician provides the best info on Toyota repairs and maintenance. C.V. Source, Inc. Buford, Georgia 30518

[@hhuey5]

Perhaps it's best to replace cotter pins instead of reusing

[@iamalexsun]

I replaced the cotter pins after making this video. Still diagnosing the other issues.

[@jaredscott547]

Got a link for that????

[@iamalexsun]

@@jaredscott547 For the cotter pins? I got them at Home Depot.

[@ssj4crono]

have your tried doing a wheel bearing tire test? test to see if your wheels have play, it could be worn out wheel bearings

[@iamalexsun]

Yup, turns out both my wheel bearings are shot. Going to be replacing them in the next video!

[@hhuey5]

So damages are from off roading??

[@hhuey5]

How expensive was this project vs having mechanic doing the repairs

[@iamalexsun]

Not much more expensive money wise. But very costly in terms of time.

[@hhuey5]

@@iamalexsun Its a wonderful learning experience as long as you pickup the important principles what mechanic follows , also lean to appreciate ACA Blue Badge mechanics to deliver good work vs fly by nights

[@davidp7442]

I wanted to do it myself until I saw a few videos on YT on how to replace both sides and said F all of that! I just paid my local mom and pop mechanic shop to do it...ahahahaha

[@iamalexsun]

Good decision! Saved yourself a LOT of headaches there lol

[@hhuey5]

Just getting the mechanics tools are expensive