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Originally Posted by audiness
did you install the "diff drop" which lowers the front diff a bit to help soften the CV angles after a lift?
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I opted to not do the diff drop due to its debate on whether its successful or not. Going to see how things go without it so if i do later decide to put it on i can compare the differences.
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Originally Posted by Gerdo
Is it leaking at the inner seal or the inner boot?
You have some choices.
Reboot your stock axles
Have the stock axles rebooted
Buy rebuilt OEM axles
Buy Lotus axles (they are stronger OE axles)
Buy junk axles from a local auto parts shop.
The auto parts shop axles are cheap steel that is poorly heatreated that usually has limited range and can bind.
Stick to a OEM axle.
When my boots tore, I had mine rebooted. I'm still on my stock axles with 225,000 miles.
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It was leaking on the inner boot but on the smaller end towards the center of the axle.
I checked it today and realized instead of being torn just yet it was leaking through the smaller end clamp of the inner boot. So i took it off and replaced it with a hose clamp and as of right now it has stopped the leak.
Just trying to get this axle to last as long as possible before changing them out.
Ill definitely try to stick with OEM but price different is quite substantial. I just quoted napa lifetimes locally for $110 ea. ill call toyota parts tomorrow to check pricing difference. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by AZTOY
This happen to me when I installed my lift. Original axles boots can't handle the new angle after years of use. I bought new A1 Cardone axles and have not had any problems. I off road on rocks with lots of articulation once or twice a month and they have worked great. Obliviously the OEM rebuilt or Lotus are really good but more expensive. Lotus is over built for the average off roader. Good luck.
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Nice, the cardone from where? and price?
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Originally Posted by mforce
After my lift mine were leaking as well. I rebooted both the inner and outer with OEM boots and both are going great. I have around 180K on my stock axles.
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Nice thats really good to know as i want to keep OEM and am thinking of rebooting instead of buying an entire new axle.
did you reboot it on your own? or shop? price?
Thanks!