Tundra CV axles on 3rd gen 4Runner

[4wd4runner]

I have a 1997 4Runner with a 2.5" lift and my front CV axles have spit out all the grease, so I'm planning on replacing them. I wanted to know Is it possible to directly fit tundra front cv axles on a 3rd gen without any modifications since I know the tundra ones have better joints
Also, what would the part number be or is there any difference between the front cv axles between the different years of the tundra as well as a difference on v6 and v8


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[Scramble]

I have a 1997 4Runner with a 2.5" lift and my front CV axles have spit out all the grease, so I'm planning on replacing them. I wanted to know Is it possible to directly fit tundra front cv axles on a 3rd gen without any modifications since I know the tundra ones have better joints
Also, what would the part number be or is there any difference between the front cv axles between the different years of the tundra as well as a difference on v6 and v8


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The Tundra ones are too long & are only used for Long Travel set ups.

 

[4wd4runner]

So what are my options? They spit it out because of the angle they are at. I know a diff drop is one but are there any other ones?


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[IsaiahC]

New boots or axles

 

[Hesk11dog]

do the diff drop, and buy NEW half shafts. I got the ones from NAPA, they were new, not remanufactured and they have a lifetime warranty so if they ever split or break, you can return no questions asked. With only 2.5 inch lift, new CV's and the drop will last you unless you wheel hard on a daily basis.

 

[dirteater4]

As others mentioned: Do the diff drop and get new shafts. I went with NAPA on mine and have no regrets. The stock cv's with any kind of miles don't like lifts over 2".

So what are my options? They spit it out because of the angle they are at. I know a diff drop is one but are there any other ones?


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[Run 4 Fun]

So what are my options? They spit it out because of the angle they are at. I know a diff drop is one but are there any other ones?


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Reboot and use different clamps. Stock ones are prone to leak after you install a lift.

Replacing CV bands - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

Are the ribs on the boots rubbing against each other? If they are, you can try this:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/90980-stretch-your-cv-boots.html

 

[dirteater4]

You'll still have to remove the shafts to replace the boots. Just put new ones on and rebuild the ones you remove for back-ups.

Reboot and use different clamps. Stock ones are prone to leak after you install a lift.

Replacing CV bands - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

Are the ribs on the boots rubbing against each other? If they are, you can try this:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/90980-stretch-your-cv-boots.html

 

[Run 4 Fun]

You'll still have to remove the shafts to replace the boots. Just put new ones on and rebuild the ones you remove for back-ups.

Personally, depending on how long it has been driven while its been leaking, I would reboot. IMO, I think OEM shafts are far better than NAPA or any other 3rd party with the exception of something like the Lotus or RCV axles. I've rebooted two CV axles and it's honestly not that hard to do. Just wear gloves when working with the grease.

 

[NOLAcat]

Lots of good stuff here on the front axle. Glad it exists. Wasn't fun replacing my rear axle.

 

[ragingbull2k2]

Diff drop would probably be your best option.

I guess you could try using the tundra CV's with the 4runner axles.

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