First gen CV axle replacement

[broad.named.maude]

Hi guys,

I'm about to replace the outer CV axles and control arm bushings on my '88 SR5 4runner and it's my first time. I've already purchased the axles and the upper/lower bushings (poly). Does anyone have any tips or tricks I should know before going into it? Thanks.

 

[joeynational]

The axles should be easy because you are removing the control arms. I had a shop press out/in my bushings, they charged me 15 each. I would get extra grease for the poly bushings. What brand did you get? I bought Prothane for my Pickup and they gave me ONE small tube of grease for 4 bushings! I would go Energy suspension next time. I ended up buying Formula 5 grease from ES for my prothane bushings. Lube em up good to avoid squeaks later.