cyclist

Sounds like you were indeed very lucky, of course, some of that was because you were paying attention! The axle is installed but I am having trouble with getting all the wheels rounded up. Supposedly, today the wheels will arrive. It has been very difficult rounding up the parts but I am looking forward to actually being able to use the Toy. I have yet to take it anywhere but the shop! I will feel better about driving it when the new axle is finally installed. Thanks for the input and it is good to know you have gotten so many good years of use from your motorhome.

Thanks for all the help. I have an auto dismantler searching for a floating axle for me. Looks like they are scarce but hopefully one will turn up. Does anybody know if the axle ratios are all the same? I appreciate the links to the aftermarket conversions. I will check them out, definitely might be an option. Thanks again.

I checked with Toyota & they said mine wasn't in any recall. I called a few places and got NO help at all trying to determine what axle I need. I checked with a couple of used parts places and got no solid info. Unless I can find a wrecked mini motorhome I don't know how to make sure I get the right axle. Any suggestion of a reliable source for a used axle? Thanks for the input.

Thanks for the input. Don't have a clear history, but it seems to have been maintained pretty well. I don't know the weight, but it doesn't have any extras such as A/C & was used by a single person so I don't think it has been overloaded. I think I will take your advice and swap for a full floater at some point in the future, though.

I thought the problem was with the bearings, not the driveshaft.

I just bought a 1984 Sunrader 18 ft. It does not have the upgraded axle. From what I can tell from the "axle facts" is that 18ft and shorter were not recalled. It has 113K miles on it. Have there been failures on the "shorter" motor homes? Should I panic and try to find a floating rear axle immediately? Any suggestions where I might be able to find a rear axle w/o having to buy an expensive rear unit from Toyota? Thanks for any advice. cyclist

Finally crawled underneath & saw that the long crank handle goes in from the rear.

Hi all, I just got an 84 Sunrader and haven't yet figured out how to get the spare tire down & out. Any advise would be appreciated. I am looking forward to getting my new (old) motorhome out for a spin after I get a few things sorted out. I am a newbie to motorhomes, so I have a lot to learn. Thanks, cyclist