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Who has CVJ axles under their 4runners, how long have you had them, which boots did you get (inner and outer silicone, just inner silicone, or neoprene), and how do you like them. I thought I had my mind made up to get me a set of these (my boots died and i didn't notice soon enough), but after reading some articles about how some of their parts aren't OEM as they claim and that the silicone boots still rub and fail am a bit sceptical.
As always :worthless and more importantly milage info on how long you have had them and what you think of them.
Here is an excerpt from and email with them about options and pricing:
We can build one or a pair of CVJ Remanufactured OEM CV Axles with two days notice, (we have all the parts, but no finished ones on the shelf). CVJ part number 9168.
Your cost is $99.00 each plus a core deposit of $75.00 each. Plus freight (UPS ground) which is about $48.00 or less for two in the US. Send us a zip code for exact shipping.
The core deposit of $75.00 is refunded when you return the core. This is a critical core and should be returned within 30 days for full credit.
The core must be the same original Toyota 4Runner axle. Aftermarket cores cannot be rebuilt and are poor to begin with. Link: How to ID OEM axles
These are original manufacturer axles that have been completely Remanufactured by us using quality aftermarket parts and neoprene boots.
You get OEM steel and design where it counts at a much better price than new, with CVJ reliability.
The axles have a limited lifetime warranty. When used for offroad or in lifted trucks we cannot warrant the axles.
Every lift kit is different, each individual uses his truck differently, etc. So, while it is is hard to make specific recommendations here are some boot options that many Toyota truck owners have found valuable:
Option 1 - We also offer a Red silicone boots for the Inner joints (diff side). These are $42.95 each installed on axles we build for you. (It takes two days)
Many offroaders prefer these for higher angles saying they last longer.
Each lift kit is different. These can help if your inner boots are rubbing on themselves or have longer travel. With the red boot there are a lot more convolutions (ribs) so they can be stretched out so they don't rub or don't rub as much. Also the silicone handles abrasion better than neoprene.
These won't be much help with severe angles.
{We have heard of a couple reports of suspension combinations that do not provide adequate clearance for this boot}. As a rule of thumb you will need an extra inch of clearance from the existing boot (radially & along the shaft). Please check the clearance before ordering.
There is no warranty on these boots.
Option 2 - We also offer a Blue silicone boots for the Outer CV joints (wheel side). These are $35.00 each installed on axles we build for you. (It takes two days)
They don't weather check like the neoprene so they last longer.
Each lift kit is different. These can help if your CV boots are rubbing on themselves or weather checking. The blue silicone boot is a unique design that allows higher angles without rubbing. Also the silicone handles abrasion better than neoprene.
These won't be much help with severe angles.
There is no warranty on these boots.
Option 3 - Original OEM Toyota plastic boots on the CV joints (wheel side) are $50.00 each installed on axles we build for you. This boot is made of Hytrel plastic which is tougher, more abrasion resistant and more chemical resistant than the Neoprene we use. Being hard plastic it does not seal as well as Neoprene at high angles. This option gets you the closest to OEM.
There is no warranty on these boots.
We accept Visa and MasterCard.
As always :worthless and more importantly milage info on how long you have had them and what you think of them.
Here is an excerpt from and email with them about options and pricing:
We can build one or a pair of CVJ Remanufactured OEM CV Axles with two days notice, (we have all the parts, but no finished ones on the shelf). CVJ part number 9168.
Your cost is $99.00 each plus a core deposit of $75.00 each. Plus freight (UPS ground) which is about $48.00 or less for two in the US. Send us a zip code for exact shipping.
The core deposit of $75.00 is refunded when you return the core. This is a critical core and should be returned within 30 days for full credit.
The core must be the same original Toyota 4Runner axle. Aftermarket cores cannot be rebuilt and are poor to begin with. Link: How to ID OEM axles
These are original manufacturer axles that have been completely Remanufactured by us using quality aftermarket parts and neoprene boots.
You get OEM steel and design where it counts at a much better price than new, with CVJ reliability.
The axles have a limited lifetime warranty. When used for offroad or in lifted trucks we cannot warrant the axles.
Every lift kit is different, each individual uses his truck differently, etc. So, while it is is hard to make specific recommendations here are some boot options that many Toyota truck owners have found valuable:
Option 1 - We also offer a Red silicone boots for the Inner joints (diff side). These are $42.95 each installed on axles we build for you. (It takes two days)
Many offroaders prefer these for higher angles saying they last longer.
Each lift kit is different. These can help if your inner boots are rubbing on themselves or have longer travel. With the red boot there are a lot more convolutions (ribs) so they can be stretched out so they don't rub or don't rub as much. Also the silicone handles abrasion better than neoprene.
These won't be much help with severe angles.
{We have heard of a couple reports of suspension combinations that do not provide adequate clearance for this boot}. As a rule of thumb you will need an extra inch of clearance from the existing boot (radially & along the shaft). Please check the clearance before ordering.
There is no warranty on these boots.
Option 2 - We also offer a Blue silicone boots for the Outer CV joints (wheel side). These are $35.00 each installed on axles we build for you. (It takes two days)
They don't weather check like the neoprene so they last longer.
Each lift kit is different. These can help if your CV boots are rubbing on themselves or weather checking. The blue silicone boot is a unique design that allows higher angles without rubbing. Also the silicone handles abrasion better than neoprene.
These won't be much help with severe angles.
There is no warranty on these boots.
Option 3 - Original OEM Toyota plastic boots on the CV joints (wheel side) are $50.00 each installed on axles we build for you. This boot is made of Hytrel plastic which is tougher, more abrasion resistant and more chemical resistant than the Neoprene we use. Being hard plastic it does not seal as well as Neoprene at high angles. This option gets you the closest to OEM.
There is no warranty on these boots.
We accept Visa and MasterCard.
