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CV Axle angle

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacomabro7, Jan 17, 2023.

  1. Jan 17, 2023 at 5:21 PM
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    Tacomabro7

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    Not too long ago, I installed new axles from CVJ axles as the previous cheap aftermarket axles had torn on me. The inner boots look great however the outer boot fins seems to be touching a bit. Keep in mind CVJ uses all OEM boots and parts when rebuilding their axles. Will this be an issue? Thanks!!

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  2. Jan 17, 2023 at 5:35 PM
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    mcmcolem

    mcmcolem Google Search Mechanic

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    Looks just fine to my eye. Been running at a greater angle than that for years with no issues
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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    Thanks!
     
  4. Jan 17, 2023 at 5:49 PM
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    na8rboy

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    If you are concerned about this, you can always do the boot slide mod.
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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    If you look closely, there's a taper where the black outer boots clamp. If I were to slide the boot out some, the OD of the axle will be too small for the boot to clamp properly. Thanks for the suggestion though!
     
  6. Jan 17, 2023 at 9:47 PM
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    that’s the whole point though, it stretches the boot a tad so they don’t rub. Look it up, lots have done it. Your clamp would now be on the other side of the taper. That being said it looks fine to me
     

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