Need new cvs axels any recommendations

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direwolf74

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Lifted my 01 a few weeks ago with a toytec boss kit and immediately got vibrations at 60 + mph. Narrowed it down to my cvs joints. I don't know if I should go with napa, autozone, amazon: cardone, drive tech, or toyota factory. Any thoughts, experiences, recommendations?
 
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Both CV axles are bad?

How much lift do you have on the front? Can you post a picture of your CV axle angle?

Are they leaking?

Are they clicking?

It seems strange to me that both OEM CV axles would just suddenly go bad from on-road driving.

My CV axles have 230K miles on them, have been offroaded A TON and are perfectly fine. The only thing I have had to do is reboot them.
 
I believe my drivers side is bad, I have the boss coil overs set at 2/12 inches. They are not leaking but I got bad vibrations from the front (I believe) which starts at 55/60 mph immediately after lift install. Had a friend check it, he said there was play in drivers side cv axel. Can't post pics of it right now but will try to later. If not cvs any other ideas?
 
I hate to say do a search but did you search for "vibrations" because there are lots of threads here with different issues and solutions related to vibrations and I believe it is RARELY the CV Axles. It could still be the CVs but you may find those other threads quite useful.
 
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Quadsbc said:
From my research, oem is best, then (what I'm going to buy today) Napa reman with the 3yr 36k warrantee
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I just did a ton of research on this. DO NOT buy the reman's from Napa, only the new ones. They're only $88 with a lifetime warranty.
 
Welcome to the world of lifting a 3rd gen. There is a very good chance you will have ongoing vibration issues, unless you spend a lot of money to do everything right. Too many members (including myself I have to admit) throw on taller suspension thinking it will be some sort of improvement to the truck. Nothing against you personally op.

Your vibrations could be coming from the cv's, but probably not because they are ruined. Rather it would be because of the increased angle on them. Those cvs are spinning pretty fast when you're driving down the road at 60. If there's any imbalance in them at the increased angle from the lift, you're really going to feel it at 60+. I have had the same experience with my truck.

Or your issues may be something else altogether as already mentioned. Could be the front drive shaft, worn front end components, warped rotors, bad alignment, etc
 
I can't speak to the vibrations you have going on, but if you do replace the cv axles I would only recommend NAPA (new) if your on a budget and don't do alot of wheeling or OEM if you want the best.
 
Installed my 3" OME lift with a pair of new NAPA axles. They've been on for about a year and been on 4 wheeling trips. Haven't had any problems. I replaced the band clamps on the boots with screw clamps and stretched the boots to prevent rubbing. From my experience I would recommend them.
 
Thanks for the replies, I did get an alignment after the lift install and it seemed great, drives straight, only issue I have is that damn vibration which comes on right at 55/60 mph. Me and my friend/co-worker installed the lift. I'm still running my old tires, I have brand new 265/75/16 duratracs sitting in my garage waiting to be installed hopefully this weekend. Smartest thing sounds like putting on my new balanced tires and seeing if there's any difference. Can't see it being front drivshaft seeing how it would only be spinning when in 4wd? Poss rear u joint, front cv's? Anybody else have this similar vib and were able to solve it?
 
Have you checked ball joints or tie rods? And i think you are going to regret that tire size. May look very small with the lift. Good luck pin pointing the vibration.
 
BrianSD_42 said:
Both CV axles are bad?

How much lift do you have on the front? Can you post a picture of your CV axle angle?

Are they leaking?

Are they clicking?

It seems strange to me that both OEM CV axles would just suddenly go bad from on-road driving.

My CV axles have 230K miles on them, have been offroaded A TON and are perfectly fine. The only thing I have had to do is reboot them.
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LIES!!!!!!!! I've gone through like 3 in 40k miles :moon:
 
I just had the boss installed last week with new lower ball joints. Also had terrible vibration at 55 mph. The shop didn't go a good job with the alignment. Had it back 3 times and now it is driving better. Also had to lower coilovers a bit. Helped relieve some of the CV angle issue. My new 275 70 17s are rubbing a bit so you may have a time with your new tires.
 
Sport05 I take it u have a gen 4? Did the third alignment cure the vibration? I'm thinking mine is related to driveline: cvs, u joints? I'm running my stock control arms.
 
sport05 said:
Did you get new UCAs? May not be enough adjustment with factory to properly align.
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Do we necessarily need new aftermarket UCAs at a 3" lift in front? I read guys with my setup (toytec/eibach and tundra 5100s) with stock UCAs and no issues..now I also have pretty bad noise and vibes at higher speeds like OP, but I cant get an alignment yet cause my I/O tierod ends are seized..im on 2d perch and 1/4" top spacer and my D side CV is showing a little fluid near the clamp..maybe Ill ditch the spacer and go to bottom perch

OP u have a diff drop?
 
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