Sourcing and installing drive axle

rlabbe · 08-07-2009, 06:49 PM

I have a 2008 4runner. I tore up the driver's side CV boot and it needs replacing. Both the Haynes repair manual and this site recommends just swapping out the drive axle for a new or reconditioned one. No problem, I head down the street to: Autozone, Advance Auto Parts, Checkers, and NAPA. None carry the part, nor can they order it for me. They can't even get a boot repair kit for me. I've checked online sources recommended on this forum, such as CVUnlimited, with the same result - nothing available. I was given a name of an import place in Denver, which I will call tomorrow. Also, there is a Toyota 4x4 rally tomorrow (Rising Sun Rally), so who knows, maybe I'll get lucky there.

So, are there no third party sources for this part? Do I have to go to the stealership to get this?

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Jay1 · 08-07-2009, 06:59 PM

The problem finding a part is because your 4runner is so new. Do you have a warrenty for the 4runner from the factory. That would be your best bet.

rlabbe · 08-07-2009, 07:38 PM

Well, I assumed that any 4th gen axle would work - 2003+. Searching for a 2004 4runner and a 2008 on NAPA yields the same part # for both vehicles.

I do still have it under warranty - the full info is that I disconnected the sway bar before wheeling and didn't get it out of the way enough and it tore up the boot. Not exactly a warranty repair. I suppose I could play dumb and just take it to the dealer, though that doesn't sit well with me.

rlabbe · 08-08-2009, 08:26 AM

Okay, I have a line on a rebuilt one so I should be good. Still, if anyone knows of a reliable source it'd be great to know. It's usually wise to carry a spare on the trail, but at $500 for a dealer version it's not exactly trivial to do.

08-07-2009, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
rlabbe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12	Well, I assumed that any 4th gen axle would work - 2003+. Searching for a 2004 4runner and a 2008 on NAPA yields the same part # for both vehicles. I do still have it under warranty - the full info is that I disconnected the sway bar before wheeling and didn't get it out of the way enough and it tore up the boot. Not exactly a warranty repair. I suppose I could play dumb and just take it to the dealer, though that doesn't sit well with me. Last edited by rlabbe; 08-07-2009 at 07:41 PM.

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08-07-2009, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jay1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: e wenatchee Wa Posts: 211	The problem finding a part is because your 4runner is so new. Do you have a warrenty for the 4runner from the factory. That would be your best bet.

08-08-2009, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
rlabbe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12	Okay, I have a line on a rebuilt one so I should be good. Still, if anyone knows of a reliable source it'd be great to know. It's usually wise to carry a spare on the trail, but at $500 for a dealer version it's not exactly trivial to do.