REAR DIFFERENTIAL BREATHER RELOCATION

Didn’t realize the factory breather is only 18” above ground. I know I’ve gone close to that deep a couple times crossing water on some off road trails. Don’t want to damage anything when I can do this cheap mod to prevent any issues.

Found the link below while I was checking out another article on that website. Anybody got any advice or other links they can provide to help accomplish getting the breather relocated to a higher area? Definitely want to get this done sooner than later.

https://***************/2020/04/19/diy-rear-differential-breather-relocation-3rd-gen-tacoma/

 

You can put it in the storage next to the AC outlet in the bed. There's even a drain hole to run the breather hose through.

 

Not mine, but here's a pic. The ARB is open or you can get an small aquarium filter and put one on the end of the hose for the cheap route. I'm not a of the stock one in the diff.

 

Think I routed mine to my left taillight.

 

That's where I put it on my 2nd Gen. Works great and well-shielded from even puddle splashes. I drilled a separate hole though to keep the drain hole free.

 

@LivinLoud and I make and sell kits. Check out the FS thread we have or our IG @blaisbrostacoss

 

There have been several threads on this. Routed mine to left tail light are. Disassembled oem one way valve and made it into two way breather which sits at the end if the hose in taillight compartment.

So far so good after few thousand miles and no mystical leaks from diff after doing this mod...

 

Same. High and dry.

 

Behind a taillight seems like by far the best solution. I don't know why you'd drill into the area by the gas cap or the storage cubby when you can go this way without cutting or drilling.

When I do this that's where I'll go as well.

 

Glad I stumbled across this, add it to my list, didn't realize vent was so low. Thanks for the tips guys.

 

I wouldn't do it behind the tail light, unless my truck is missing a big grommet, there is a gaping hole on the bottom of the housing where all the wiring goes through is. The cubby is a better sealed choice. Though the best choice is in the cab. I've seen some in the storage areas under/behind the backseats.

 

I just put a brass bulkhead in the cowl inside the fuel door. I used brass fitting and 3/8" air brake tubing. My 2011 had a leaking wheel seal due to the vent being plugged. Behind the tail light just means you have to remove the light to get at the vent. After my wheel seal leak, I just give the "hat" on the vent a spin whenever I get fuel to make sure it isn't plugged. No issues since.

As for in the cab, I'd be worried about smelling gear oil from time to time.

 

Link to the thread? Website? Sell anything else?

 

All you need to know, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rear-diff-vent-behind-the-tail-light-mod.286097/

 

Here is how I ran mine into the gas cap/ door area.

https://youtu.be/JGHwU_HL7dA

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/for-sale-blaisbrostacos-diff-breather-mod-kits-30-free-shipping-or-free-install.641193/

No website yet, check us out on ig @blaisbrostacos

and we have AC drain extensions and Velcro patches as well for now.

 

I just received an ARB location kit by recommendation from @T00CH

 

Same place

 

Nice. What kind of breather you working with there?