KZN185 Rear axle shafts

[Ruffdiamond009]

Does anyone know of a supplier of new rear axle shafts, ideally in the UK?
I have owned my surf for 10 years and the most annoying problem I have with my otherwise bullet proof surf, is the constant leak of diff oil into the rear brakes. I have changed the rear seals & bearings twice but the leak persists.
I have tried all the usual suppliers in the UK, ' roughtrax 4x4, milner off road etc.
Breakers yards are charging £160 per side for sold as seen on eBay........... I shudder to think how much Toyota dealers would charge, even if they stock them?????

[red barron]

Have you checked that the axle breather is not blocked?

[BioHazard]

Have you checked that the axle breather is not blocked?

That will be the most common cause. But it will also mean the axle seals will need replacing again.

[Karma Supra]

Use genuine Toyota seals.
Replace the spacer that the seal seals against (I also use Toyota), and make sure it is positioned correctly.

[Ruffdiamond009]

Hi all,
Thanks for the reply. I changed the diff breather when I 1st noticed diff oil on the rear brakes years ago, I've owned my surf for 10 years, No, the problem is, out of tolerance & cutting disc damaged axle shafts.
The damage was inflicted by myself after following the advice to cut off the bearing retainer bushes using a cutting disc........ Actually not necessary. A decent bench vice & a long pry bar are all you need to remove the abs ring and bushes.
The only fix is new axle shafts. Are they dealer only parts???
Many thanks.
Don.

[Karma Supra]

You could always get used, but you never know that they re better than yours until you see them.

I have one side left, but its all assembled with the hub/backing plate and postage will be a pain so its collection only, so not mush used for you I'm afraid.

Use it as an excuse to fit a landcruiser Colorado rear axle, and gain disk brakes!

[NiftyNev]

Something weird happening when I Google axle part numbers. They come up as wheel bearings. Part number is 90363-40068 for the axles.

Nev.

[NiftyNev]

ok, here's an old part number. 42311-35220. This comes up as axle shafts. Google that number.

Nev.

[NiftyNev]

These may be a discontinued part so sourcing new may be a problem. The US Toyota Tacoma had the same axles from about 1995 to 2004. Also the 4Runner from about 1995 to 2002.

Nev.