CV Shaft Rebuild / Reboot

Thank you for posting this! It will be much needed this weekend

Great video! Thanks.
Do you have the part number for the boot kit and price?
Before I slide under the truck I'd place removed wheels under the truck. I don't trust those jack stands.

Here are the part numbers.... Prices as of November of last year....

*4runner is 04438-35060 price is $43.80 from Camelback Toyota
*Tacoma is 04438-04021 price is $35.02 from Camelback Toyota

Good video. If you don't mind some constructive criticism, being able to move the camera to show exactly what you're working on makes the video much more useful. There are times the stationary camera is not showing what you're working on (like when you're pulling the axle out of the differential and putting it back in) or it's so far away you don't get enough detail (like when you were putting some of the clamps on when working on the bench). When working by myself and videoing, I've used a head mount for my GoPro so I can give a bird's eye view of what I'm working on. In the most ideal situation, I have my trusty sidekick @infamousRNR holding the camera to capture the most detail possible of what I'm doing.

I learned a ton from the video since I've never serviced a CV axle so I'll most likely be using it in the future.

Thanks for sharing and taking the time to make this video.

On the inner joint is it necessary to mark the tripod joint and reinstall it in the same orientation? I never did and IMO, might not be necessary. I've also heard of people putting the inner housing back on to line up with exactly the same tripod (the 3 lobes).

Great video! Thanks for posting.

Hey, we appreciate the feedback! This really is the first time we have ever attempted to do something like this, and honestly after watching the raw footage, said a lot of the same stuff you said. Inserted pics from the FSM were an attempt to "correct" some of our camera mistakes. We had fun though, and are really hoping to get some other stuff put out in the future to help out with DIY projects.

To be totally honest, I would probably agree with you, it probably doesn't matter. The only reason I try to get them lined up, is because the FSM calls for it. But I've removed them, lost my marks, and just put them back together with no ill effects.

Totally agree...once we were done we saw, LOL. Learning curve, huh?

The good thing is you learned from it and you'll be able to do better next time. One of the last videos @infamousRNR and I made together, we mistakenly thought my headlamp would be sufficient light for the video. When we were filming changing the engine oil filter, you couldn't see a damn thing. I had to make another clip so people would understand how to get it off and put it back on.

I have to admit making repair videos is pretty addicting. I'm working on people's trucks I don't even know just so I can make another video. I guess maybe I have too much time on my hands. Sean and I make a good team so I anticipate we'll be busy making repair videos for a long time to come.

Thanks for your contribution to the DIY 3rd Gen owners. People will definitely appreciate it.

I need to rebuild a spare CV so we might be able to add some closeups in of certain spots. If only it wasn't 110 degrees outside!

Ha!, just checked on the Canadian Toyota Parts site that I usually order from. It's $150.72 CAD each kit for me.

That's roughly the same price as a complete Cardone CV axle replacement after core charge.

I'm still on the fence on what I should do because I'm still running my original Toyota CVs. Not sure if going the aftermarket Cardone route is the best option or if I should look at cleaning up and rebooting my OEM CVs.

Regardless, I'll at least be looking at an aftermarket reboot kit.

Man o Man, you Canucks sure get bent over on parts prices in the Great White North. I wonder how much it would cost a US citizen to ship to a buddy in Canada? Somebody could buy the parts you need from Camelback Toyota and then ship them to you. Have you tried that route with getting parts for your rig?

Wow, not surprising. We always get screwed on OEM part pricing up here. Just go with the Napa kit. The boots are very good quality and will be <$50 for both WITH lifetime warranty (which the OEM Toyota doesn't offer).

Just make sure you get extra grease. The parts store just gave me the grease packets for free because they had so many unused ones laying around.

There's always a chance that customs gets a hold of it or the shipping company would charge an extra brokerage fee. Usually somewhere north of an additional $80