Toyota 4runner rear differential breather. In this episode we raise our rear differential vent or breather up to avoid water from getting in. This kit will include a differential barb fitting 5ft of fuel line a new 2 way breather 2 stainless steel hose clamps a zip tie and a set of easy install instructions. This product is ideal for off road vehicles to keep breather cap above water level during river crossing and while off road driving.
Rear differential breather mod. This kit uses oem breather and union to extended the breather away from differential. Rear differential breather earlier this weekend i was goofing off with the runner 99 sr5 v6 and i managed to pop off my rear differential breather plug according to my local toyota mechanic.
Well i went and picked up a new one just because he warned me i could have problems if i go through some heavy water soon and it was only a couple. All well and good except that its not at all well and good. Toyota has conveniently placed the rear diff breather right on top of the rear diff pretty much as low as it can go.
Often called the scuba mod this is one of the best diy. Maryland virginia wv dc. My brother and i are making selling and installing kits for the differential breather mod for toyota trucks.
In that position not only can the breather can suck water into the diff when submerged in deep water it can also get clogged up by road grime. 1996 present toyota 4runner rear 1999 present toyota. When cold these components contract which creates a vacuum of air.
Toyota ran an extended breather into the engine compartment for the front differential but left the rear differential breather right on top of the pumpkin. There is a cross member almost right above you can go over. Extended rear differential breather.
Any breather kit is made up of 6 8mm tubing that connects the rear axle differentials transmission and transfer case to a higher location mounted on your 4runner. The base trd off road provides the equipment from the sr5 in addition to an overhead console with multi terrain select active traction control a locking rear differential crawl control switches a trd embroidered shift knob and floor mats and hd radio. Includes 6ft of hose to extend the breather to fuel door or underside of bed.
Those looking to hit the trails should opt for one of the trd incarnations of the 20 4runner.
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