Cv axles replacement

I agree toyota shouldn't foot the bill for other's people errors, for that reason Toyota might very well deny the claim solely on the boot being torn. Mine wasn't torn just leaking so they covered it.

But at the same time we can't know for sure that his lift did it although its probably highly likely. I honestly don't know enough about suspension to tell, I know lifting changes the angle and can harm the axle itself, but torn boot?? You know more than I do so you're probably right.

All I know is I've had service advisers themselves tell me to return to stock before warranty claims and recalls.

 

I have 19k on my 2017 and I have already replaced the axle due to a torn boot. No idea how it got that way.

 

Like what was said earlier I think heavier duty boots would help quite a bit. It's just my other cv is totally fine, no tears or leaks thank goodness

 

Scott's probably right

The hassle of all that swap probably doesn't pencil out anyways, just take it in as it is see if they'll throw you a bone and if they do you'll have a clear conscious

I hear the rumble strip and diff howl only happens to people who are dishonest

 

Haha, counting my lucky stars everything else is in tip top.

 

After you repair the CV axle, you might want to a Diff Drop Kit to reduce the angles caused by your lift.

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p530/Revtek_Diff_Drop_kit_-_RTDD6-KB.html

 

I would buy a parts store axle if I were you, most of them have a lifetime warranty and they are fairly easy to change. This comment is a little late to the party, I know.

 

Party just starting.

 

I like to party.

 

Get a parts store axle so you can swap easy and drive your truck. Get a reboot kit for the OEM axle, reboot and replace. Keep parts store axle for spare.

 

Would there be a specific reason my other side is fine?

 

By parts store, what are some places to look at? Also are there any good videos on replacing these? I'm trying to search here but it takes me a year just to compile search results from my cell.

 

There isn't any good explanation as to why your other side is fine other than CV boots tear unpredictably and decline quite rapidly after they do (the boot that is.) I don't personally buy into the whole "toyota everything" craze but if you are dead set on getting an OEM replacement then check junk yards. I have ran aftermarket CV axles in plenty of vehicles with no problem.

 

I would go with NAPA if they have one in our area, lifetime warranty. For the reboot kit, I ordered mine through Camelback Toyota Parts for a decent price.

 

NAPA is probably the best for aftermarket parts if you have one

 

Here's my other side. Angles bad? I know..I'm a noob

 

Its a little steep, I would say 2" is about the max lift height before you start seeing more torn boots. As long as you aren't getting any vibes you can just keep fighting the boot issue.

 

it looks like the boot is constantly rubbing on itself, this will cause it to fail. see where the boot is having the dirt removed from where it is making contact?

 

OP, this is on a first gen but I don't think there would be much if any difference with the actual replacement. Its a good write up that will give you an idea of what's involved with replacing a CV boot.

turbodb does some solid write ups.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-rebooting-a-tacoma-cv-axle.604695/#post-20452477

 

@Bullrider - here is a shot of the DS CV axle in stock form, for comparative purposes. Notice how the fins are nice a spread out. Anytime they start rubbing on each other, you will chew through boots quickly.