Originally Posted by bob3dsf

I just changed my axles with OEM reman's. Decided to keep my originals and reboot to have spares. Honestly though, looking back (and knowing what I know know), I'd just reboot. It's not really that much extra work like some indicate. Sure, that assumes no stubborn nuts, bolts, screws, parts, etc...

I'd say if it's a recently torn boot (w/ little miles driven in that condition), a reboot is a totally viable job for a moderate DIY'er. I got spooked and went with new axles. That's not to say I think I decided wrong, just that I don't think it's too much more involved. Just make sure you get all your parts.

If the axle has been run with a torn boot for a while, then grit and grime could have damaged the joint surfaces or the tripod bearings. That would be more involved and a straight axle swap is way easier. With the prices of axles, I'd still keep the OEM and try to rebuild it, or at least make a decent assessment of how worthwhile it would be.

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Originally Posted by Steamdonkey

Has anyone experienced a chronic CV boot clamp failure? In my case it's the small clamp of the outboard boot on the driver's side. I noticed the OEM clamp failed at ~90k and I replaced the axle with a Cardone and now the exact same clamp has failed again. Neither time did I find damage to the boot.

My suspension is completely stock except for harder front sway bushings and a heavier rear sway bar. I turned the steering full left and full right and it looks like I've got miles of clearance between the affected clamp and everything else.

Anyone have any theories as to what's happening? Thanks.

Originally Posted by m54samrr

I ended up just springing for the CVJ remanned axles, after doing the OME lift and bilstien 5100's with the diff drop kit, my old oem axles were starting to click especially after wheeling in the snow this last weekend. Can't say a bad thing about the staff there at CVJ, this is the model I ended up with:

9808 TR - CVJ Axles

Going to do Hubs and front bearings at the same time when the axles show up.

The reason I mentioned this axle is they use a red boot thats is suppose to be a bit more robust, I have not done a lot of searching but wonder if they are available by themselves?

Originally Posted by drive4fun

Do these handle a drop well? I am looking to mod/take care/refresh my 4 runner thats a bit old. I wanted to lift the car but a bit hesitent because of the CV angles and this is my daily - so not looking to have to replace thse often or have to worry about it.