CV axles - Toyota 4Runner Forum

silverbullet07 · 02-14-2025, 10:41 AM

I purchased CV axles from Napa April 2020 to replace my OEM ones due to the Boots splitting. The vehicle only saw maybe 20K miles from 2020-2024. I noticed the inside boot split at the band on both shafts.

I told them about it and they are replacing them under warranty. I was sit to do a bunch of maintenance to include new brake calibers and struts anyway, so not to much more to replace the CV shafts again.

88Center · 02-14-2025, 10:48 AM

4Runner Archives - CVJ Axles

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Beachbums · 02-14-2025, 12:59 PM

I was a true believer and sprung for rebuild kits from Toyota that included grease, two types, clamps, and a boot. Check wheel bearing and transmission seals, and wheel bearings while there. On our 07 did one five years ago, and one last summer. I had the tools for the clamps so why not.

silverbullet07 · 02-14-2025, 03:35 PM

Thanks. I did install new hubs when I put in the new CV axles in 2020. I'll take a look at them to make sure everything still looks ok. I have quite a large list to do. Hope we can have some warmer weather soon to get the garage warm.

spearminthat · 02-18-2025, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet07

I purchased CV axles from Napa April 2020 to replace my Sprunki Game OEM ones due to the Boots splitting. The vehicle only saw maybe 20K miles from 2020-2024. I noticed the inside boot split at the band on both shafts.

I told them about it and they are replacing them under warranty. I was sit to do a bunch of maintenance to include new brake calibers and struts anyway, so not to much more to replace the CV shafts again.

Really need to check and service the car to determine where to replace. Your sharing is really great.