Sleeter
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Dude I was searching rockauto like a madman. :doh: lol
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Popped my CV
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Dude I was searching rockauto like a madman. :doh: lol
Ol'Baditude
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Yeah $600 a side is about what you're looking at for Toyota OEM axles up here. If you do them yourself they're still $450-500 a side for the axles and then you still may need a spindle seal and pins, and gear oil, etc.
Anyhow, they're well worth the money compared to the $200 reman option I tried; snapped the first time on the trail. Total Garbage.
EDIT: This is a pretty good vid for those who haven't replaced an axle on the trail.
These are a pretty interesting tool for pulling the axle. Works well if you have a mallet or something to pull with.
Anyhow, they're well worth the money compared to the $200 reman option I tried; snapped the first time on the trail. Total Garbage.
EDIT: This is a pretty good vid for those who haven't replaced an axle on the trail.
These are a pretty interesting tool for pulling the axle. Works well if you have a mallet or something to pull with.
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Porqupine82
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Hahaha sorry buddy. Idk how I got in here
Localmotion
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Thanks Sleeter! If only I could source a part that quickly, I would definitely take you up on that!
What makes the OEM Replacement (non rebuilt) part so much inferior to the Toyota factory part?
Also, since im replacing the axle, how bad is it if I keep driving on it? Originally i just wanted the boot replaced and was going to stop driving on it to keep dust out.
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Sleeter
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My understanding the non Toyota oem are built off a old design and are not as strong, see [MENTION=86748]Ol'Baditude[/MENTION]. The CV won't fail because the boot is torn right away but I would zip tie a garbage bag around it until you can get the parts. Let me know when you can get the part and I could help. The leesburg dealer was able to source a axel in 24hrs m-th.
Jeremy556
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Not sure how you thought that was a good idea...
What you should have done was disconnect both sides, swing it out of the way, and secure it with tie downs or something to keep it from interfering with the other moving parts.
Unless you damaged the CV, you should re-grease and reboot that axle. Any replacement that doesn't come in a Toyota box, or maybe from CVJ remans, is garbage.
What you should have done was disconnect both sides, swing it out of the way, and secure it with tie downs or something to keep it from interfering with the other moving parts.
Unless you damaged the CV, you should re-grease and reboot that axle. Any replacement that doesn't come in a Toyota box, or maybe from CVJ remans, is garbage.
Jeremy556
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The CVs of the 5th gen were improved from the 4th gen CVs by Toyota. Same axle shafts, different CV joints. Basically anything that doesn't come in a Toyota box is going to be a substandard, crappy, knock off of the 4th gen axle.
It'll probably fit, might even work for a while on a mostly pavement driven 4runner, but is nowhere close to the OEM part.
Your toyota is only as reliable as the pars you put on it. Use only toyota parts. Put boots on the axle, check your control arms for your noise. The bolts for your camber and caster adjustment. Of these are tight schedule a apointment at the dealer for diag. You pay once and get your answer.
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Localmotion
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I am fairly certain I did not damage the CV...just ruptured the boot. The mechanic I spoke with at the shop said it was a couple bucks cheaper to replace just the boot than the whole axle since the labor was the same.
This was definitely a costly mistake and a lesson learned!
Localmotion
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Just an update:
Sleeter was generous to help me install my new cv axle. I was able to get the part overnighted for 12.50 from Toyota Online Parts | toyotaonlineparts.com | Toyota Parts Online since they are local to Richmond. They have great prices and I highly recommend them.
The install was fairly simple...but it did take some time to get the two lower ball joint bolts to thread. Having two people definitely made it a bit easier.
Shoutout to Sleeter and his family for being so accommodating. His wife made a killer Zucchini lasagna!
Sleeter was generous to help me install my new cv axle. I was able to get the part overnighted for 12.50 from Toyota Online Parts | toyotaonlineparts.com | Toyota Parts Online since they are local to Richmond. They have great prices and I highly recommend them.
The install was fairly simple...but it did take some time to get the two lower ball joint bolts to thread. Having two people definitely made it a bit easier.
Shoutout to Sleeter and his family for being so accommodating. His wife made a killer Zucchini lasagna!
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wfo9
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FYI. if you just tore the boot... It's possible (although messy) to replace just the boot. Much cheaper from a parts perspective than an entire new CV axle. It is a PITA though.. Also use the worm drive style clamps that you can find on Ebay by searching for toyota CV boot clamp kit.
Localmotion
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I am actually going to buy the boot kit from Toyota which I think comes with the clamps. I will rebuilt it and keep it as a spare since it was functioning fine before my stupid mistake
wfo9
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I am actually going to buy the boot kit from Toyota which I think comes with the clamps. I will rebuilt it and keep it as a spare since it was functioning fine before my stupid mistake
The clamps that come with the boot kit are very difficult to put on correctly. They require a one off tool..... and even then.. people have trouble with them. The ebay ones are easy and work. Can be re-used and adjusted or used for a quick repair. Your choice.
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