What've You Done With Your GX470 Lately?

Spent the day heading out towards some remote lakes. Finally got to see how the new OME suspension holds up to the new bumper, RTT and 250lbs of dogs. There were a couple of obstacles that required a locked diff and low gear. Was a blast...

 

One from last weekend in Oregon. Spotted an ash blue mica GX470 on the beach and various Tacomas and 4runners.

 

Not sure where in Oregon you were (obviously the coast), but let me know if you ever come to Central Oregon. Would love to explore with a fellow GX...

 

I was near Gearhart. I would love to head out to the Alvord Desert again someday.

 

Well shit. Just noticed this...



Anyone in here replaced CV's? Just curious how everyone feels about aftermarket vs OEM etc. In the 1st Gen pages, they seem pretty adamant about OEM. What say you?

 

get a boot kit from Toyota and DIY

there is an hour long video on YouTube showing the process. Pretty easy to do.

 

I’ve had good luck with these
Cardone 66-5235HD New CV Constant Velocity Severe-Duty Drive Axle Shaft

$90 Cardone 66-5235HD New Severe-Duty Constant Velocity CV Axle Drive Shaft, Front Driveshaft Assembly Fits Lexus GX460/GX470, Toyota 4Runner/FJ Cruiser/Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BDY89SQ?_encoding=UTF8

 

@wvlexus (or anyone in the area) I will be in Blackwater Falls Monday-Thursday if your available and wanna hit Canaan Loop, or cruise around Spruce Knob

 

@Bubbles something you’d like to share?

 

I’ll be up in the area (Elkins) all week, if your around there in the evening.
We could meet up for a beer.

 

If I make it down to Weston, I’ll keep ya posted

 

I posted that b*tch for sale.

It’s getting a detail and glamour shots next week in preparation for bringatrailer

 

Ordered an OEM boot kit for my ripped CV. Didn't realize that it's an aftermarket CV currently installed until I discovered that it was a 36mm axle nut instead of a 35mm.

Got everything disassembled and cannot for the life of me get this axle to unseat from the diff. Tried every pry bar, slide hammer etc. Won't budge. Decided to try one of these to see if it'll help get the proper bite with a slide hammer...

MR CARTOOL 1040 CV Axle Removal Tool, Front Wheel Drive Fork Joint Shaft, Automotive Pulley Attachment Slide Hammer Adapter with Wide Opening (63mm)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08GX4WD82?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

Also decided to order these as a just in case...

$37 Powerbuilt 2 Pc. CV Axle Wedge and Popper Set, Fork and Shim Tool, Designed to fit the most common CV axles, transaxles and transmissions - 647749

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08TGVKJGP?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

It's a little disheartening to use an OEM boot kit on an aftermarket axle, so I may end up ordering an OEM one later down the road for peace of mind and save this rebuilt aftermarket one as a trail spare.

Shitty...

 

Rotate the axle. The c clip might be in a bad spot and needs to be adjusted

 

Thanks, I'll give that a shot. I've read that aftermarket axles can be a real bitch with shitty c-clips. I'm finding that to be the case. Also noticed that this side had an aftermarket OTRE. Wonder if they are related?

Either way, I'm giving up for the day with the heat and frustration and will have to get back to it tomorrow.

Was really hoping to get it all situated this weekend with a trip coming up...

 

I’d much rather be changing out acc axle than what I’m doing with my Tacoma.

 

Finally got the CV done. Took the CV tool, a slide hammer and some extra persuasion to get the old one out. While rebuilding it, I noticed that the OEM clamps (supplied with the kit) were not going to work. Got some clamps from NAPA and went to town. Got it all buttoned back up today and took her for a spin. Everything is kosher again...

 

Spent the weekend driving around some forest service roads and exploring a bunch...







Also finally got around to removing the height/ride controls and added a pocket...

 

Looking good! I still need to do the pocket mod.