I'm about to grab a rear axle for my 2010 prius at the junk yard. my question is the prius that I have has 17 in rims because it the luxury prius high trim. etc.what a joke!!!! is this the same rear axle for 15 in rims??? I kind of suspect it is and I just want to confirm. please help. 2010 prius 285k go hard or go home.
my original thought would be are the 15" normal and the 17" low profile? If yes, they's still be the same size overall diameter and bolt pattern. Then I saw the thread below. 17 inch or 15 inch wheels? | PriusChat The response says you can switch them around without changing the axle...so I think you'd be safe?
As far as I know there's only one part number for the 3rd gen rear axle, 15" wheels or 17" doesn't matter. 2008-2015 Toyota Axle Beam 42101-12171 | McGeorge Toyota Parts The attachment is a Repair Manual excerpt pertaining to the swap:
@bisco is playing off of the OP’s last statement in post 1 . Apparently he’s soft . Maybe one of his more redeeming qualities .
yep, no rear axle replacements for me. two shoulder surgeries, i'm just happy i can lift my wineglass.
I’ve been doing more 12 ounce curls recently . But I can see some fruit of the vine in my weekend plan .
nothing wrong with that. i had a nice estrella the other night at dinner. i tend to drink beer in company because it goes down more slowly.
We did have a rear axle replacement (Feb, 2012), and come to think of it: That's definitive confirmation. The description and part number on my paperwork is: BEAM, REAR AXLE 42101-12171 And our 2010 Touring model has the 17" rims.
I’ve been into local beers recently (her uncle partially owns one). The Heretic Shallow Grave and Lager are a great choice where you can find them.
Now as for the body construction, it's a different story. For example, REAR INNER WHEELHOUSE, RIGHT: for 15", for 17". According to ToyoDIY, there are 15"/17" variants for wheelhouse inner (left and right) and wheelhouse outer (left and right).
Ours (with 17" rims stock) has a fibrous fender liner in the back, which the 15" didn't have, at least in 2010. Maybe related to that.
I noticed that in the ToyoDIY listing also ... the rear wheelhouse LINER, which has part numbers only for 17" and not for 15". What I find most interesting is that the body sheet metal structure is actually different.
