ARB Differential Breather Kit Install | 2nd Gen Tacoma

Today we are sharing our experience installing the ARB Differential Breather Kit. Before leaving for our Arizona trip at the end of 2019 for the new year and Mom's wedding. We decided to change out all the fluids of our powertrain on Loki, our 2014 Toyota Tacoma. It was at this time that we discovered we had a severe issue taking place in Loki's rear differential, as the gear oil looked like chocolate milk. This problem is typically caused by water being sucked into the differential through a vent at the top of the axel. The ARB Differential Breather Kit should fix this issue by running an extended line to a higher location allowing the rear axel to breathe air rather than water during deep water crossings.
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[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

As a mechanic i applaud you for how well you did on your explination on how the breather works .. when the pressure builds high enough it moves the check valve in the breather and lets it escape

[@AaronLives34]

Seriously appreciate this video. I was curious about the front diff and the transfer case diff lines and you answered those questions This is helpful thank you

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I need to grab a few of these kits will go well with my arb dual compressor setups

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Love the orange Accented Items like the emblems loki looks familiar I probably seen you on some of these offroad trips I live in az

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Were did you get the extra shark bite Tube couplers for the arb line?

[@thatdudechad3882]

Just came across your channel and I really like all your maintenance videos on the 2nd gen they're very informative but not boring and I appreciate that! +1 Sub 🎉

[@SunshineStateVikings]

Welcome, we are happy to have you subscribed! Thank you for the compliment on the maintenance and install vids, it’s nice to know they are appreciated as we know they are different compared to some of our other stuff, but working on the vehicle after the wheeling is done is totally an adventure in itself!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great install video

[@SunshineStateVikings]

Hey there! Thank you so much for all your comments 👊😁 we appreciate them greatly. As for the extra fittings we had search a good bit online for the correct size and thread type. It’s been so long now we aren’t sure where exactly we found them but we simply looked up the part description as it was listed on the ARB website.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

​@@SunshineStateVikingsyeah I can't find them anywhere why I asked

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

​@@SunshineStateVikingsappreciate the reply and No problem on the comments was a very entertaining video

[@Jackalopestravels]

Very good. You definitely needed that.

[@SunshineStateVikings]

Hey, thanks Jackalope! I appreciate your help and insight for going with the ARB. We try to treat this adventure called life as a learning experience every step of the way and helpful insight from others along the way is always appreciated!

[@Jackalopestravels]

Very good sir.

[@RobertsAdventure]

Great install vid, been thinking about this and you helped me pull the trigger. Do you have a link for the extra pressure fitting? I can probably figure it out but I'm lazy... :D

[@thegiant573]

I never understood people with snorkels that would run the diff breather into the snorkel and make it even higher. Cut a hole slip the hose in and silicon it all together. BOOM now one level covers everything.

[@ndm19891268]

Nice finger action 😂

[@davesantimaw5413]

Where did you purchase the extra ARB fittings at?

[@jasonmarvin7864]

What size is the step down barb connection ? You mentioned 3/8” on the arb side what about the smaller size??

[@keithchhieng44]

I’ve watched many videos about this mod, no one mentioned the front diff. Is front diff high enough?

[@SunshineStateVikings]

On our 2nd Gen tacoma the front diff breather is high enough, we simply wanted to include it in the video to be thorough and to bring all of our diff breathers into the same manifold since the ARB Kit accommodates it as well.

[@seanpierce3394]

Hi i have a 2013 tacoma and was wondering who made your front bumber? Would like to get one.

[@SunshineStateVikings]

Thanks for reaching out with your question, that’s an unfortunate story. The bumper is a Pelfreybilt aluminum plate number and they were one of the hot custom fabricators for Toyotas back a few years ago. They are unfortunately out of business now. We would recommend Bay Area Metal Fab as they bought out the Pelfreybilt company and have carried along most of the same designs but tougher. For a more generic off-road bumper, CBI off-road does an excellent job as well.

[@Bryansky8]

Hi there, may i ask what water storage or water container you have back of your truck?

[@SunshineStateVikings]

It’s an 8 gallon weekender from the company WaterPort, we love it.

[@bearoverlandandoutdoors]

Hey I just moved to Central Florida, any suggestions for places to wheel?

[@SunshineStateVikings]

If you’re new to Central Florida, go check out Citrus WMA. It is one of our best off-roading spots. Great campsite there too- Holder Mine. Be sure to download some maps ahead of time and stay on designated trails.

[@bearoverlandandoutdoors]

@@SunshineStateVikings thank you sir! Hopefully I’ll get to meet y’all out there sometime!