Reboot or buy new CV axles?

[Nyc-Runner]

You guys have to get these CV removal tools from SoutheastOverland these things are awesome! I've used them many times, super easy, All you do is put it over the cv axle tighten it down the inner shaft or collar and put a small sledge hammer in the other end and give it a little swing and it pops the cv right out!

FJ Cruiser Specific : CV Axle Removal Tool | Southeast Overland

 

[having fun]

Hey /\ if your having to replace yours all the time, sounds like your not wheeling right... Nice tool there I might say.

LOL

 

[Slowgoat]

You guys have to get these CV removal tools from SoutheastOverland these things are awesome! I've used them many times, super easy, All you do is put it over the cv axle tighten it down the inner shaft or collar and put a small sledge hammer in the other end and give it a little swing and it pops the cv right out!

FJ Cruiser Specific : CV Axle Removal Tool | Southeast Overland

I tried to make one out of chain from the hardware store on a recommendation from a mechanic. His garage linked the chain to a large jack, and whammo!

What a pain in the butt trying to get mine out, that didn't work for me. I guess I wasn't turning it between pulls (The link says that helps. Makes perfect sense. )

I'm getting one of these, just so I can throw it in my toolbox in the 4runner. It's tiny.

Thanks for the link [MENTION=79132]Nyc-Runner[/MENTION]!

 

[Nyc-Runner]

Sure thing man these things are a life saver especially if you ever have to swap one out on the trail! But in any situation really.i always keep a couple in my truck!

Just make sure that it's properly seated in those groves when you tight it and that it's not resting against any shape edges of metal. I had it on wrong one time and ended up tearing it but it was after numerous attempts of trying to pop it out so I should of know it wasn't on properly. I've used them since a dozen times, works great every time!

 

[BPo001]

Does anyone have a part number for the NAPA axles? Do they make a heavier duty version? I realized my boots are torn and the grease went everywhere. I think it's time to replace them. TIA

 

[Silver4RunnerIS300]

Does anyone have a part number for the NAPA axles? Do they make a heavier duty version? I realized my boots are torn and the grease went everywhere. I think it's time to replace them. TIA

944082 seems to be the new max drive with heavy duty boot


Edit: from what I've gathered so far napa sells cardones. I'm going with auto zone new. Check the compression lengths for oem specs. Now if I could find an easy way to beef up the boots.