driveline lash/slop

New to forum. I have an 06 TRD Off Road. The truck has had a driveline lash noticeable when starting off from a complete stop and when coming to a stop. The issue is becomes more noticeable after towing. Any Ideas what causes this?

 

How many miles? Bad carrier bearing? Bad U-Joints?

 

I bought the truck new in 06 and it has only has 84000km/52000 miles. Is the rear pinion a common problem? it recently started making a small grinding sound like a bearing in the rear of the truck is about to go. If it is the pinion would it be an easy fix? This truck has the locking rear differential, so i am worried that it may be an expensive fix.

 

I have the same situation with my '09. Was bothered by it before but much more at ease now due to the replies I received in this thread. Check it out -

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/271277-strange-bump-feeling-starts-stops.html

 

greasing the zerks might help... just a thought

 

Grease the slip yoke, you have to pull it apart to do so.

That is all.