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Various articles written here have been published in TLCA's Toyota Trails magazine and on their website. After roaming around our site, click on the magazines to visit TLCA.
Driveshafts
Driveshaft Tech
By Tony K
A fairly simple component of our rigs but there are some things you should know. But first a little explanation of the two types of driveshafts you will find on a 60 is in order. Keep in mind the point of this article is to give you some know how about the two types of driveshafts not provide all the answers as there is a lot more to learn about.
Changing U-joints
By Tony K
Like everybody I used to beat the heck out of my u-joints, both removing and installing. But I say that past tense. I have found a much easier, gentler way to do it. at least while I am in my shop. The old beat the heck out of things is still the method of choice on the trail.
Driveshaft Flange Mix and Match
By Tony K
One of the great things about our wagons is the fact that most parts can be swapped around between the model years, 1981-90, fairly easily, frequently with only having to unbolt the old part and put on a different one. Driveshaft flanges fall into this category.
Double Carden Rebuild
I am in the middle of getting this one finished so please bear with me until I can finish the write up and add photos
By Tony Konovaloff
Don’t be fooled by the factory service manual. The double carden driveshaft from a wagon can be re-built. It went together so it can come apart. Just don’t plan on re-using any of the u-joints as you pretty much have to destroy the grease seals to get them out.