Brutalguyracing
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Cvj makes the only reconditioned axles that i know of
This is how Steve from cvj explains how to tell a genuine toyo axle
This is how Steve from cvj explains how to tell a genuine toyo axle
CV boot replacement question
- Thread starter Hapeacres
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what are your thoughts on the Glue type cv boots. Seems like a good alternative. I installed one back in the day for a customer per his request. Im not sure how the long term affects are. However it was a easy install and seem to do its job. (holding the grease in).
I know for a fact that shops dont recommend this because it does not produce much labor hours and cant warranty the work. Also not much margins on the part itself.
I know for a fact that shops dont recommend this because it does not produce much labor hours and cant warranty the work. Also not much margins on the part itself.
Brutalguyracing
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I have never used one or seen one
But i have watched a video on this
And assuming you do it correctly i don't see why it would not work
Well i know it works. I installed one. But i dont know how it holds up in long term. If it were my vehicle I would only do this on oem axels though, with bearings that are still good. I installed aftermarket cv axels many times for customers many years ago. Issues i ran into was some of the splines were bent or twisted and would not fit smoothly into the transmission and wheel hub. How ever i dont see nothing wrong with most of them. Some have bad bearings from the get go. Most of them are just recondition oem axles boot replaced and regrease with rinse and paint on them.
ARunner
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I recently rebooted both of my inners and one of my outer boots on my front axles with the Toyota kit. It wasn't difficult, but was something I'd never done before, so I was slow at it. It took me approximately 5-6 hours to do mine. If I had it to do over again and all the right tools (I don't have proper snap ring pliers, for example) I suspect I could knock i out in about half that amount of time. I also pulled the stock front diff oil seals and wheel bearing seals on the inboard side of the front hubs while I was in there.
As others have stated, I'd stay away from aftermarket axles if you can. Seems biggest issue is a resulting oil leak at the differential where the axle fits. It's also widely held that they are inferior in terms of strength, which probably wouldn't show up except if stressed heavily such as when offroading.
As others have stated, I'd stay away from aftermarket axles if you can. Seems biggest issue is a resulting oil leak at the differential where the axle fits. It's also widely held that they are inferior in terms of strength, which probably wouldn't show up except if stressed heavily such as when offroading.
IIRC, there was a thread on here about the NAPA CV's vs OEM and that NAPA uses Altrom. I don't remember if they're the same or not, but it can be found in the depths of the forum. I went with the NAPA ones because they have a lifetime warranty, includes the boots. Just bring it back in and they'll give you a new one with the receipt. I did it at home with one person helping and it was pretty easy. I'd rate it a 6/10 on the difficulty scale. Plenty of really good writeups online.
ricksxfile
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Took my 2003 T4Runner in for a engine check light and the dealership checked the CV Boots and stated 3 of the 4 were completely gone and the 4th was only partially there. Stated would take 4.0 hour to replace with price tag of $1230. Now I feel stupid after reading this blog. I'm going to let the dealership know I'm not pleased and may contact my cousin's husband, works at Toyota's Corp HQ in USA.
Agreed. That's for 2 new OEM CV shafts and 2 new axle seals plus 3 quarts of differential fluid all at full retail price plus labor. It's not cheap but they aren't trying to screw you.
If you don't want to pay that, you have two options. You could go to an independent shop, use non-oem parts and pay half that or you could do it yourself for about $150. It's not hard and doesn't require any uncommon tools.
