Rear end problem

Hey all…I have a 2010 4x4 SR5 and experiencing a weird sticking in the rear end. It happens when I brake at a stop light for example and while accelerating from the stop there is a thud in the rear and it feels like the brakes (or something) is releasing the wheels to move. Probably not the best explanation but curious if this is something anyone has experienced. Thanks

 

Maybe a frozen brake caliper. They are known to lock up in Toyota’s that live in areas that induce rust.

 

Could also be the slip yolk on the rear driveshaft. When was the last time it was lubed?

 

probably not the answer but check your spare, if they are left with a little room to sway they make some interesting noises and feelings

Also welcome to the site @L-Bo

 

^^^I'm thinking propshaft maintenance.

 

Good call. Sometimes it's the most simple of things that get overlooked.

 

Third suggestion on this.

 

Me fourth. The slipyoke on the driveshaft can get sticky since the zerk position requires the grease to travel a long way. When it sticks, it feels like another car lightly tapped your rear bumper.

Be careful greasing it. The slipyoke can be overgreased (unlike the u-joints). I slowly pumped it full, until I saw the slipyoke shaft start to move/expand ever so slightly. Then I removed the zerk to relieve the pressure, which caused a bunch of grease to spooge out. Then I jumped on the rear as hard as I could to get more out. Also, not a bad idea to drive it down the block with the zerk off, to make sure to get excess grease out. Then reinstalled the zerk.

You might have to repeat this a couple of times to really get grease worked in there.

If you run around overfilled, you run the risk of popping out a pressed plug on the end of the shaft.