CV Axle Replacement

[abrosk927]

Also i noticed the boots just may be leaking and not actually be torn...any solution to this?

 

[TNRunner99]

Also i noticed the boots just may be leaking and not actually be torn...any solution to this?

Still just need to do the re-boot kit. If it's leaking it's only going to get worse with continued driving. The dealership wouldn't be a bad option. I have a shop locally that only does Lexus/Toyota's and they are always cheaper than the dealership. Just get another quote or two elsewhere before you go with the dealership.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Should i have it done at a toyota dealership?
They offer me 20% off for have over 200k miles

What price did they quote you and for what work?

 

[abrosk927]

The dealer was way too expensive, I did order the reboot kit and got it for $106 with tax and i am going to take my truck to Mainline Overland. They seem awesome and the guy pete i talked to was really nice

 

[Gerdo]

Knowing how to (and carrying the tools needed) is very important if you wheel your 4runner. Probably the most broken part on the trail is a CV. Being able to change it on the trail can be the difference of getting home and sleeping on the trail.

Find someone local that can help you do an axle swap and then reboot the torn one and carry it as a spare.

Also, the only somewhat acceptable aftermarket axle are NAPAs. The other store axles are know to bind and break easily (due to cheap steel that is poorly heat treated). OE or OE rebuilds are second best. Lotus Axles are the best. A.D.D. - Lotus Chromoly Axles. - ?96-?02 4Runner and ?95.5-?04 Tacoma - Lotus Development

 

[BrianSD_42]

The dealer was way too expensive, I did order the reboot kit and got it for $106 with tax and i am going to take my truck to Mainline Overland. They seem awesome and the guy pete i talked to was really nice

$106 was for both drivers and passenger CVs, inner & outer?

Glad to hear it will work out for you!

 

[abrosk927]

$106 was for both drivers and passenger CVs, inner & outer?

Glad to hear it will work out for you!

The labor is a little pricey but mainline overland is a great group and i look forward to having them do more work

 

[abrosk927]

Knowing how to (and carrying the tools needed) is very important if you wheel your 4runner. Probably the most broken part on the trail is a CV. Being able to change it on the trail can be the difference of getting home and sleeping on the trail.

Find someone local that can help you do an axle swap and then reboot the torn one and carry it as a spare.

Also, the only somewhat acceptable aftermarket axle are NAPAs. The other store axles are know to bind and break easily (due to cheap steel that is poorly heat treated). OE or OE rebuilds are second best. Lotus Axles are the best. A.D.D. - Lotus Chromoly Axles. - ?96-?02 4Runner and ?95.5-?04 Tacoma - Lotus Development

hey man thanks, and i don't wheel it that hard since there aren't many places around me…you're lucky to live out west…but i will get those eventually but I'm on a student budget right now so i can't do to much

 

[BrianSD_42]

The labor is a little pricey but mainline overland is a great group and i look forward to having them do more work

what was the labor charge?

your answer will help other members who have the same issue.

thank you.

 

[abrosk927]

what was the labor charge?

your answer will help other members who have the same issue.

thank you.

they are going to take the axles out reboot and re pack the axles and put them back in for 300ish

 

[BrianSD_42]

they are going to take the axles out reboot and re pack the axles and put them back in for 300ish

Both sides? That sounds reasonable to me.

I paid $180 + tax for parts and labor for only one side.

 

[abrosk927]

Yea for both sides...glad to hear its a good price

They do anything off road related from gear swaps to bumpers and winches to sliders and roof racks