From Faq
Rear end failure in the 05-06 Tacoma
I have compsed this article to aid those individuals who have or who are currently at the hands of Toyota Motor Company as a result of broken rear ring and pinion gears. Please limit your input to the following. If your additions to this artile do not meet the following criteria or are not highly relevant than it will be deleted.
1. Year and make of vehicle (Standard pkg, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Offroad)
2. Exact tire size and type at time of failure
3. Mileage at time of failure
4. Events surrounding said failure (offroad, burnouts in the church parking lot, normal driving)
I think this would be a good source for anyone who has a new or old failure and needs support with arbitration or leverage at the stealership, Servco or with Toyota Motor Corp.
Thanks
Tim Phillips
(02tacotim)
Sarah at All Pro Offroad
1. 05 TRD Offroad (SR5) w/E-Locker VIN: 5TELU42N45Z052966, 02/05 CA
2. 285/75/R16 BFG A/Ts
3. 15,931 mi
3. Normal driving when breakage occured
me tu05
1. 05 V6 TRD OFF ROAD W/ E Locker VIN: 5TEUU42NX5Z0982225 MAY 05
2. 285/75R16 TRUXUS MT'S
3. 16,994 miles
4. normal driving on pavement.
my05taco
1. 2005 TRD Off Road w/ E Locker
2. Stock tires (265 70 16)
3. 8000
4. normal driving on pavement
TRDForMe
1. 2005 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road (E-Locker)
2. Stock tires/wheels 265/70/16
3. 10,000 +/- miles
4. 1st gear in my driveway. 6 inches of snow. In 4 wheel drive.
TheMike
1. 05 TRD Off Road w/e-locker
2. 285 75/16's
3. 17,500
4. 4H, dirt road after wheeling. Just came out of 4L. Went bang driving straight just after reconfiguring. Modified vehicle (very well maintained) but still replaced under warranty.
