SAS vs repairing IFS

So i just installed my suspension kit a month or 2 ago and i just looked at my cv axles (they have 170k miles on them) and there is grease coming from the end of the boot. the boot is not ripped or anything the grease is just coming out of the small end of the boot. I only looked because i started feeling/hearing a small clunk when i turned every once and a while. Im trying to see how much it would cost me to just SAS instead of repairing the IFS.

I would need new UCA's (total chaos) and CV axles. I would probably hire my buddy to install these and would probably cost about 300.

How much in parts would it cost to just go solid axle in the front? i would be willing to use a junkyard axle but i would prefer if all or most of the parts weren't from the junk yard..

How much are CV axles that will not break/rip with 3" suspension lift?

I don't have a welder capable of doing that type of welding so i would have to have this welded up professionally. (was going to ask jerry from BAMF if he does this type of stuffs)

Thanks.

 

Here is a sticky regarding est. costs for SAS.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/solid-axle-suspension/138316-sas-quick-guide-cost.html

As for CVs not breaking...anything will break, depending how you drive... Even SAS.
Tundra axles are used for LT systems.
There are two companies that design/ manufactures custom CVs.
But the cost is similar to getting a SAS, when you add the cost up.

the leak may be a loose clamp... Easy to fix.
You still would have to remove the CV, just to make sure no dirt or damage occurred inside and then repack with grease and use a new boot and clamp.
All easy to do yourself.

 

Thank you for the link. So basically if I end up just replacing them I should probably just go with the OEM CVs?

 

First off, figure out if your CV axles are toast or if the boot is just ripped/leaking.

A CV axle can be rebooted for ~$30 with a Toyota kit and you can do the boot slide mod on the inner boot to account for the lift-induced angle. (Part #04438-04021)

Not sure why you need new UCAs to fix a CV axle.

If you do need new CV axles, the OEMs are good quality. (Part #43430-04020). They are around $360 ea.

Also, these guys have a good reputation around here: http://www.cvjreman.com

 

I'm into my swap about 9 grand.

 

With a "junkyard axle".

 

As mentioned theres a thread for SAS'd trucks , I'm at a crossroads with the whole IFS thing, well actually already made the decision , I'm going back to a solid axle, for the kind of wheeling i do I'm waaay better off maintenance wise for sure, this was my first IFS & after almost 5 years I've had enough time to evaluate & maybe i get a slightly better ride
with IFS but not enough to keep me in one, IFS is just too fussy I think

You better have a fat wallet tho if not doing the labor, its pretty intensive i figure, i have resources for the welding i can't/ won't do & some for parts too