No need to trade it in, yet
No need to trade it in, yet problem is one of the universal joints on the drive shaft. because you never greased them with a grease gun, most likely the one closes to the rear axle, I hv 2000 tacoma 4x4 ,286000 miles done all the repairs my self ,including carrier bearing then rear u joint many miles later ,I do grease them from time to time ,you can get under the truck and turn drive shaft back and forth a little by hand to find the joint withers the most play in it and replace that one first should solve yer problem ,the part is only about 20$ ,it is a bitch to beat it out with a ball
Pene hammer,if you unbolt from driveshaft and take the joint to shop they probably charge $30,to remove the old one and put the new one in, well worth it ,if you feel the need to beat the shit out of something by all means give it a go just remember to remove the inner clips that hold that unsinkable joint in place before you attempt pressing or beating out ,good luck,, I'm gona go grease my u joints now it's been a while