CV Boots and axle replacement help
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manhunter
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Have you bought a replacement yet? I have a new in the box GSP cv axle assembly for sale that was for my 02, which I sold. Asking $40 plus shipping. Regarding the thread on replacing them, not sure about that, but having attempted one myself, I can tell you there some tricks to it, specifically when it comes to the lower ball joint. Let me know if you are interested in the axle. Good luck.
Baja Runner
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Toyota Maintenance: CV Axle Replacement on 3rd Generation 4Runners and Tacomas
Its fairly straight forward. I don't know why you'd have to touch the ball joint.
Also its known that the stock Toyota CV's are much stronger than aftermarket. But if you're not doing anything "hardcore" then you'll be fine. The CV boot kit you buy from Toyota are about $25 each, and its a messy job.
Simply put, all you need to do is remove the 4 lower bolts off the spindle, pull it out of the way. Whack the end of the outer shaft of the CV with a mallet to get it to break free. Then wedge a screwdriver in between the inner CV cup and diff to pop the entire assembly out from the diff.
Its fairly straight forward. I don't know why you'd have to touch the ball joint.
Also its known that the stock Toyota CV's are much stronger than aftermarket. But if you're not doing anything "hardcore" then you'll be fine. The CV boot kit you buy from Toyota are about $25 each, and its a messy job.
Simply put, all you need to do is remove the 4 lower bolts off the spindle, pull it out of the way. Whack the end of the outer shaft of the CV with a mallet to get it to break free. Then wedge a screwdriver in between the inner CV cup and diff to pop the entire assembly out from the diff.
manhunter
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I think he is wanting to replace the entire assembly, not just the boot kit. The Toyota replacement for the actual cv axle will run around $280, which I agree will be much better than the GSP, but if it is just for normal driving and light trails, the GSP will work fine. For removing the cv, you can either take all the screws loose on the spindle, OR, leave all that intact and disconnect the lower ball joint and swing the spindle assembly out just enough to pull out the axle as well as getting the new one in. You will also need to loosen the upper ball joint to give you some slack for moving the spindle assembly up and down. The method used may depend on if you have a lift and/or a diff drop - in other words the angle that your cv is at based on any modifications.
Gerdo
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Toyota CVs are stronger than most, if not all, auto parts store axles. Most of the aftermarket ones are made with cheap steel that is poorly heat treated. They also are know to bind and not allow full movement of the suspension and/or steering.
You should be able to find an axle/driveline shop that can re-boot yours. The place that I just took mine to does a re-boot for ~$30. Take a look at both boots on that axle and think about re-booting both. I pulled both of my axles and am doing all four.
You should be able to find an axle/driveline shop that can re-boot yours. The place that I just took mine to does a re-boot for ~$30. Take a look at both boots on that axle and think about re-booting both. I pulled both of my axles and am doing all four.
fightman80
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Make sure you have a 35mm or 1 1/8" socket..... Tore my truck apart, and now I don't have a socket to take the axle out. :/ Also.... went to 2 stores in my little buttf@ck town, and all of the stores we checked at 2pm on a Saturday, either didn't have it... or were closed.
Hoping my buddy has one at his place..... but gotta wait for the wife to get back from home, so I can take my Taco to his place to check....
flyinbrick
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Make sure you have a 35mm or 1 1/8" socket..... Tore my truck apart, and now I don't have a socket to take the axle out. :/ Also.... went to 2 stores in my little buttf@ck town, and all of the stores we checked at 2pm on a Saturday, either didn't have it... or were closed.
Hoping my buddy has one at his place..... but gotta wait for the wife to get back from home, so I can take my Taco to his place to check....
Hey fightman, you're 3 years late to this thread
BTW, I got my 35mm as part of a set on Harbor Freight so at least you can order online if you can wait.
fightman80
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Hey fightman, you're 3 years late to this thread
BTW, I got my 35mm as part of a set on Harbor Freight so at least you can order online if you can wait.
I got mine off.... using a 30mm socket.... the link provided for the writeup is incorrect... and cost me a trip to town (over $10.00 in fuel, and an hour of my time wasted). Luckily, a buddy of mine had a set with the required socket inside.... so now putting it all together...
flyinbrick
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Ooh, good to know. Use those calipers! Another reason I stick with OEM so I have less surprises.
