Recent content by Zuzu27

Finally got it fully seated! Update on my experience installing these Trakmotiv Xtended CV Axles along with the ECGS bushing mod: I recruited a different friend, a burly guy from South Africa who can really swing a hammer. Basically, I had to lay on the ground and compress the living hell out...

Vibration is definitely felt in the steering wheel.

The Method wheels and Falkan Wildpeak tires only had about 10K miles on them when I bought the truck. I actually did test the truck with the wheels and tires from my old ‘98 right after I bought this 2000 4Runner because I had a hell of a time finding a shop that would pass me on MD state...

No, not a stupid question... Yes, after I discovered the passenger side inner boot was torn all the way around, I decided I would just replace both CV Axles. I could see that the driver side CV was starting to do the same exact thing. I looked into using the aftermarket boots made for higher...

Another update: I got the passenger side Trakmotiv CV axle installed no problem. I actually did it by myself. Oriented the C-clip properly, inserted the axle, turned it a little back and forth, pushed, and then it smoothly went in about a quarter of an inch. I then started rotating a little...

Well, I got the passenger side in without much fuss. Just a little bit of wiggling and then it slid in a little, and then with a big shove, it just popped all the way in. That was easy! Back to the driver side: I took your suggestion, octanejunkie, and put the truck in gear (mines a manual...

Thanks for the quick help everyone. I'll give it a go tomorrow and update.

Installation issue with Trakmotiv Extended CV's Any of you guys that have installed these Trakmotiv Xtended CV axles have any advice on getting them installed? I can get it lined-up and pushed in about 1/4" into the ECGS bushing (I just installed that, too) and then that's it. I'm still about...