Changing my inner CV boot..
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Changing my inner CV boot..
Tore my inner CV boot.
Whos replaced the boots themselfs? How hard is it, and how long will it take. Do I need any special tools?
I just know its a messy job, but, I dont want to pay $150.
Ive already bought the Toyota boot. The guy at Toyota actually told me that the aftermarket CV boots were really cool, and you didn't have to take off the axle to put them on. They just wrap around, and then you secure them that way.
Does anyone know anything about these boots? I've heard that Downey makes them, but, I havent heard of anyone using them. They are supposidly made for lifted trucks w/o a drop down cradle for the front diff. Such as our toyota's lifted with spacers/coils.
Anyways, any links or information on some helpful hits to taking out the front axle would be appreciated. I did a search, but, I couldnt find anything useful.
-Ian
Whos replaced the boots themselfs? How hard is it, and how long will it take. Do I need any special tools?
I just know its a messy job, but, I dont want to pay $150.
Ive already bought the Toyota boot. The guy at Toyota actually told me that the aftermarket CV boots were really cool, and you didn't have to take off the axle to put them on. They just wrap around, and then you secure them that way.
Does anyone know anything about these boots? I've heard that Downey makes them, but, I havent heard of anyone using them. They are supposidly made for lifted trucks w/o a drop down cradle for the front diff. Such as our toyota's lifted with spacers/coils.
Anyways, any links or information on some helpful hits to taking out the front axle would be appreciated. I did a search, but, I couldnt find anything useful.
-Ian
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The split boots don't work well. Even in a car where they don't get stressed much, they leak and don't last. It's a PITA to pull the axle and replace the boots, but if you use a quality boot it will last a long time.
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Keisur: Did you read my tech article??? The reason I ask is it sure would be alot more helpfull if it had a few pics of some of the steps I outlined. (of course, you'll get pic credit )
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Originally Posted by SloPoke
Keisur: Did you read my tech article??? The reason I ask is it sure would be alot more helpfull if it had a few pics of some of the steps I outlined. (of course, you'll get pic credit )
EDIT: when I get home tonight I'll zip 'em up and email them to the address you gave me before.
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Here's a link with pics that should help you. It's for a Taco, but still should be of use.
Changing the CV Boots on a ADD Equipped Tacoma
Changing the CV Boots on a ADD Equipped Tacoma
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I'll send you the pics, and you set them in the article. is it in the tech section here?
EDIT: when I get home tonight I'll zip 'em up and email them to the address you gave me before.
EDIT: when I get home tonight I'll zip 'em up and email them to the address you gave me before.
Cool! No, it's not on YT.
I'll have to submit them to the CT honchos but it won't be a problem. Alot of guys over there use that write up so I'm sure they'll be happy to update it with pics and make it mobetta.
Not sure I'll get a chance to get online tonight but I usually do in the morn' before leaving for the office.
Thanks.
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The article is great.
Pictures would be ince too!
Pictures would be ince too!
Thank you!!! Pics should be up next week some time, hopefully.
Good luck with the maintenance!
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner
Tore my inner CV boot. -Ian
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I just inundated SloPoke's email with a bunch of pics.
SC4Runner if you want the pics for your install then PM me your email and I'lll send themm to you.
SC4Runner if you want the pics for your install then PM me your email and I'lll send themm to you.
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How do I remove the lower ball joint? DO I need some sort of press?
Don't pull the ball joint, look under it, and you'll see 4 12mm bolts. Those are the ones you wanna pull. With those loose, then that assembly comes apart pretty easily.
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undo the 4 bolts under the joint bracket.
Im excited to start tomorrow.
Im thinking I need some special pliers to cinch down the metal fittings though.
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for the outers I think you will. you can pick some up at autozone for cheap or just lightly and carefully use some side cutter pliers, that's what I did, be careful though and don't squeeze too much. the inners are just bend-over type so they are easy, no special tools required.