Rebuilding A Toyota Hilux Rear Axle!!

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[@highdesertforester]

Instead of welding that diff, assuming this is to be a street truck, I would put a Truetrac limited slip in there. That's what I did to my '92 and it's awesome.

[@br715]

Great job Austin, others may take notice. This is a great example of concise tutorial within a great shop environment without a lot of gibber jabber. Very thorough and above and beyond normal rebuild. I was just looking for a good representation of disassembly/assembly order for this subject of rear axle teardown and reassembly. As I am in process now on stepsons' 87 toyota pickup rear axle bearing and seals replacement. I am 40 year Aircraft tech, car and motorcycle enthusiast, mechanic.

[@donigor9549]

Austin, trust me, watching your videos is one of the best moments of the day. I would like to congratulate you on your perfect job and edition of your videos. I have a channel where I restore old toys (Nylint trucks from the 60s) and I know how complicated is to filming without forgetting the key moments which make all difference. One more time, thanks for sharing, your job is awesome!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!! Yes working and filming can be a bit tricky from time to time that's for sure!!

[@Tburnette60]

So glad I found this chanel recently. Started with the transformation vids of the green and red truck and was amazed by his skill, and now i've watched every episode of this new build. Love chanels like this where you can actually learn, and be inspired to take on projects on our own trucks.

[@austinniemela]

Welcome to the channel!! Im glad you are enjoying it!!

[@ronthompson2366]

Again and as always. Another great video and enough to keep me / us looking forward to seeing what's next. I know you already see a finished product. The world is also eager to see a finished product.... that's what makes your videos good.

[@joshuaa1921]

This is so badass, wish I was 10 years older and already had a shop, lift etc to do this to my 91 Toyo Pickup 4x4. Great job man 👍

[@nazoe83]

*Setiap videomu bisa dinikmati penonton, karena proses yang rinci dari pembongkaran, seni dalam pengelasan, pengecatan warna, sampai perakitan sangat memuaskan.* 👌 *PERTAHANKAN !*

[@CrisParada]

Hell yeah man, i’ve learned how to rebuild an axle from you with the green pickup! And it doesn’t stop me from watching any of your videos! Thanks for the great content! 🔥

[@austinniemela]

That is awesome! Thank you!!

[@user-zw4ns6fc2g]

عمل رائع متقن بدقة عالية وبيئة عمل فاخرة.

[@Jursaw]

I really enjoy all the attention to detail you put into these builds!

[@marcionunes5416]

Ótimo trabalho, um abraço do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@eleazarsanchez96]

Great job man I want to see the truck finished and running

[@jaybats7865]

Man I would kill for a shop like yours it’s so awesome with all your machines and tools I am so envious. Having the space and tools makes working on trucks so much fun. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing 😎

[@scubbarookie]

Thank you Austin, for taking the time to show us some video clips of this rear axle transformation. Great job!

[@juanjosewtf7825]

Peace and satisfaction in a single video, good job a greeting 😎

[@3rd_gen_j]

How about just put in a line lock?

[@paulmartin3340]

I know Australia is a long way from you but if you check hand brake cable kit for your hilux it should be available via Australia! Love the builds you do. Cheers from Sydney Australia MATE 🇭🇲👍🦘🐨👍🇭🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@daleslover2771]

Paul you wouldn't have a link at hand would you...The whole Emergency brake systems hard ware are hard to chase down.

[@rogeliojr.villanueva4860]

Epic! Great work so detailed. Excellent job mate!

[@pride1970]

Looks good love the detail of your video's Love this Hilux rebuild....

[@funwithmagnus8570]

ahhh. i see how you made your press adaptor, using an old axle tube. That is the information that will make my life so much easier.

[@austinniemela]

Yeah!! Game changer right there!

[@Proudielad]

Hey Austin. Absolutely lovin’ your videos mate. It’s a pleasure to watch. Giving me a lot of inspiration and ideas for my 2000 ln167r Hilux here in Aus 👍 keep it up!

[@tazmun]

I put bearing kits in and replace that crush collar before and that parts not bad. It’s intended for new bearings but I believe I’ve heard that some guys say you should replace that crush collar every time you retorque that nut. That’s what the crush collar does of courses is sets the on the preload on the bearings. I’m not sure though because for example on wheel-bearings you don’t torque an old bearing anywhere near as tight is you torque a new bearing. Once you’ve overtightened an old crush collar however I’m pretty sure it needs replaced as the way you describe the this one with your bearings tightening up.

[@ernestt4969]

Nice job Austin, wish you were my neighbor! Really enjoy your videos, I too love old Toyotas.

[@ericwright6672]

Put an electric switched hydraulic brake line lock on it for an emergency brake, push the pedal in & push the button it's locked, push the pedal to disengage its so simple

[@ericwright6672]

Cost like $45 & they work even if it gets ran into it won't move ,I have disc brakes on the back of my 82 4×4 & no emergency brake cables to worry about, & it would make a great video too!

[@gregkillam]

SEM makes good products. 👍 Really happy w their satin black chip guard on my new custom grille & bumper. It really layed down & hardened over about a week too. I think I’m going to try their clear chip guard on my rockers, when I get my new paint done.

[@Jar_Fishing]

I know next to nothing about this stuff, but I can’t quit watching. Quality videos!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!

[@justaguy4788]

I like that axle shaft pressing jig, pretty sharp!

[@austinniemela]

Yeah it works sweet!!

[@MussaKZN]

I went to pickapart self serve wreaker and scored a LSD centre for my 89 Hilux for ...............$50 it was diff sale day! Get a LSD you can show us how to rebuild them..

[@adventureescape1929]

A little surprised you didn't do a rear disc conversion while you were at it.

[@todd_halfacre]

this build really is perfect... love every step so far good work dude

[@austinniemela]

Thanks a ton!

[@john101004]

When you take apart the rear end add disk brakes

[@tiremanboozer]

I love these model yotas. Had an 85 with a 22r in it and we use to pull a wrestling ring built out of 2 inch square tubing that was about a few thousand pounds and it pulled it like it wasn't even there .

[@austinniemela]

Cant beat these trucks!!

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

Looks great buddy!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@jameslevy6832]

interesting I like the restoration of classic cars, if you want you can install the system that lowers the automatic windows

[@hubertrivera4205]

Great Job man, i really enjoy Watching you struggle in the pick up 🙏🏻

[@charliebruceortega8447]

Looking good, this looks like going all out

[@tomswindler64]

With everything your doing to the truck are you sure you don’t want to do rest of the truck body wise,just saying.just keep doing your thing 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@lars3666]

We pretty much have the exact same tacoma setup. I need to jack mine up for long term storage, any recommendations for jack stands that will fit the lifted setup?

[@vincecastro5402]

Awesome videos, keep them coming! 👌🏼

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! Will do!

[@rcsanks]

Adapt it to disk brakes! You won't regret it

[@fearindestry]

Just clicked on the new vid and surprise surprise, no youtube ads! That made my evening 😁 Also like the daily vid of the overall 👌

[@neffwai]

I definitely need to make one of those bearing puller for my t100 had to do one. Not fun when u don't have that tool

[@austinniemela]

Make one for sure! I have done it without the tool and wow what a pain in the rear!!

[@jaromnord8325]

I would say to install a hydraulic E-Brake if you were doing a disc brake conversion!

[@tylerandrews4961]

As always, builds are great!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!

[@kip8790]

You need to use a zinc primer with your powder coating.

[@keilormarin7668]

Un éxito como siempre !!

[@jonbayer3436]

I'm going to have to quit watching you my list for upgrades to my 91 is already long enough. Great video as always

[@austinniemela]

Haha better get to work!! Thanks!!

[@MyLazyThursdays]

Awesome work, Well done

[@dc5723]

From my 1993 FSM, if the diff is 7.5 in then torque to 80 ft-lbf. If it's a 8 in diff then torque to 145 ft-lbf.

[@alanluna3425]

Love the videos on the hilux! What kind of media are you using in you blast cabinet if you don’t mind me asking?

[@austinniemela]

I’m using 80 grit aluminum oxide! Thank you!!

[@zama6702]

Great video, ever consider building a bigger oven for powder coating?

[@austinniemela]

Someday!

[@jaybats7865]

What is the heat resistant green tape you used before baking the wheel hubs? I didn’t see any link in the description for it. Thanks😎

[@davidgoeken7993]

Spectacular job as always! Austin i really enjoy your videos..

[@davidteixiera8398]

Check Toyota yard in Rancho Cordova Sacramento CA. For your break cable they might have it or LCE In Arizona. BTW AWESOME BUILD 👌 NICE SHOP I wish I was your neighbor almost done with my 87 pickup just dropping the motor in.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks for the info!!

[@ciscokid0307]

how much does a job like this costs. from removing the axle from the veicle and rebuilding the entire thing?

[@jaybats7865]

Great job dude looks awesome!!!

[@misaelaugusto8103]

Poderia traduzir os produtos pra nós brasileiros trabalho top

[@carlosperalta9060]

Traduzir a español too

[@patriot223]

Amazing work. Love it. Thank you for sharing. 😘

[@fishermanmitch1]

Great work, as always.

[@2mo2time]

That loooks soooooooo good 👍🏼

[@That_Dyna_Guy]

Do you have a video on how you made the axle removal tool? Really cool

[@austinniemela]

Yeah one of my last axle rebuild videos I built it!

[@vittore.h]

How long did it took you the whole restoration?

[@frediefarmer]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 was you a mechanic by profession? You know your way around all the stuff you do

[@austinniemela]

Yes I do this full time!

[@frediefarmer]

I’m truly impressed by your ability’s.. love the channel

[@Niko-iw1sr]

Why didn't you replace the drums along with the shoes? Great work, can't wait to see the next video in the series!

[@austinniemela]

Drums are good and I did new shoes!

[@mrbeatle1221]

So I need to reseal my rear axle on my 89 because its leaking gear oil into the drums, is there any way to replace the seal without using a hydraulic press to remove the axle shafts? I've got the seals for both the axle and the backing plate, I would like to replace both at the same time.

[@SlayerXLucky]

11:45 : did you put a gasket between these two metals?

[@diyjeff1838]

Looks like a smaller ford 9". I wonder if it's 90ftlbs if that crush washer isn't crushed?

[@johnnycashh7148]

Cool shit as always bro. If you bag it...no need for an E brake...just slam it!! 😆

[@maxortega8073]

No wonder those Hilux last forever that axle looks like a fucking beast compared to modern cars

[@CMEPUNKU]

What is the name of that clear green tape you use ? ( to many out there to guess ) Looks better than the stuff I use I want to try it !

[@joshuaa1921]

Are you gonna go turbo for the engine or just the restoration ?

[@andresfeliz3841]

Saludos desde Santos Domingo república Dominicana

[@Mac-bn]

nice content, at 02:16 when remove there is a thin rubber O rings (Like rubber band) in my hilux and in your video i dont see any. So is it ok if i install it without it

[@austinniemela]

Yes all of these Toyota axles have those O rings!

[@Mac-bn]

@@austinniemela is it ok install the axles without the ring

[@markc9986]

Awesome video! is this a 7.5 or 8" diff?

[@kehanchanmin4522]

Great job❤️💯

[@Z-Bart]

Does anyone make a rear disc brake upgrade for that? Just curious.

[@d.collier_8280]

👍🏼👍🏼 looking good

[@MichaelJohnson-sw5zt]

Nice work

[@0780marco]

Did you find an e brake set up?

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Nice work...

[@kierangale5411]

theres a guy in over in post falls that parts alot of toyota pickups he might have something i know he advertises on Facebook and craigslist

[@mountainpoo1066]

No e-brake....no toko drift. 😆

[@billmickey7480]

Have you tried rock auto and see if they have it I know they got a lot of old parts for all of our cars I don’t know if those have your every cables

[@austinniemela]

Yes they have the main cable from the cab but not the other 2 cables

[@robertjordan9075]

Looking good 👍🏽

[@walterphillips9950]

Good job, but it seems like a waste to powder coat the drums. You could just get new ones. Right?

[@austinniemela]

Yes but new ones are bare so id powder those as well!

[@RealityUntold]

Couldn't you do a LSD in the rear axle?

[@diamond527]

Austin 👍👍💚

[@mattescoto2882]

FACTS 👍🏼

[@Wildlandfirefighting]

Please don't weld the diff on that nice truck, limited slip instead

[@danyvalenzuela2690]

Pasión por el trabajo.

[@airfelisan9344]

Looking good Chilu

[@user-gh9dw7uh3x]

العربي يثبت وجوده بلايك😂

[@serrossi2383]

💪😎

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@user-ms1vy1hc4w]

Доброго здоров'я привіт з Одеси Україна.

[@jonathanemocling3826]

Awesome

[@speedymike7845]

Hey guy hi there hey I have a 92 toyota pickup and have all the parts you for the emergency brake system.

[@Max-ik9qb]

Better keep an eye on those rear brake temps. There is a reason drums aren't factory powder coated. The metal has to breathe for it to dissipate brake heat.

[@austinniemela]

I have powdercoated or painted every drum I own and never a issue!

[@ivanperkes6006]

Headlamp on the spray gun!? You're living in 2024.

[@augustinesusu6685]

Lovely