Fitting 35’s with minimal trimming NOW ADDING LONG TRAVEL AND 934 CV’s

Some trails require clearance over low center of gravity. The more you wheel, the more you learn what your truck needs for your environment.

 

Being that this truck is only on 37's, a SUA for the trails we run would not work very well considering the U bolts are already almost flattened from hitting rocks. Great option for the desert boys though!

 

Nice I like that position. The Howe is on my short list. Also running upgraded rack?

 

Newer expo ones keep them now. Even with them cut you have limited turning. Likely to help with some turning with how they boxed the end.

 

already had a TC kit but doesn’t mean I can’t stack some JD fab to go with it.

Debating on the Axles. Already bought TC axles but debating on selling and picking up the 934’s. Is it worth the extra? Howe kit and possible upgraded rack are wanted but likely can wait.

 

Who’s done it? How’d you get the remaining bit of shaft out of the cage?

 

get the star out of the cage and press the shaft out with a 25 ton or stronger press.

 

How’d you get the star out? Doesn’t seem to want to come out.

 

There's a specific point where itll come out, if you look close at the lobes of the star they aren't all the same. Try the 3 different positions, one of them will allow it to come out.

 

I see that now. A little too late.

Anyone know if you can just buy the cage individually?

 

Oof.
never seen someone selling a cage, you might be able to find someone who broke an inner joint but still has the outer sitting around.

 

I’ll keep an eye out. Worst case I find another CV that needs a rebuild. I only need the outer parts at this point for the +2” axles.

 

Cheapest OEM axle is a remanufactured 5th gen 4runner axle $100+$75 core: https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota....ured-shaft-assembly-front-434306008284?c=az0x

Unfortunately, the only part needed to get the core deposit back is the shaft itself oof

 

car-part.com
or if you are feeling lucky
lkqonline.com
I've heard of people getting parts store CVs on LKQ though. I bought one from them a several months ago and got an OEM one.

 

I bought two from LKQ’s eBay store and had them shipped directly to JD. Turned out that one was OEM and one was aftermarket. They refunded me and I purchased another and it was OEM. I just made sure the listing said OEM just in case they didn’t want to accept the return. So yeah kind of a roll of the dice, but affordable.

 

This sounds like my saga. I fucked up 2-3 axles before I got lucky and found a pair of complete outer joints locally for $100. Good luck

 

Nah. I still have my stock FJ rack on the 39s. It's bigger than the Taco rack and seems to be doing fine except needing a pump upgrade for serious driving. I'm planning on the rack saver/assist and upgrade the pump to keep the shimmy to the minimum. The new hot thing is the LC200 rack though. You can check out the install on the FJ forums . I also heard the Marlin instructions are available as well.

If you already have them, not sure it's worth going to 934. The TC set are already decent, everyday do it all. I have Dirt King ones myself and have used it extensively. But I did order the 934s because I plan to do more stupid things, like sweet jumps in the future.

 

All you have to do is ask me...

 

Where’s the fun in that? I figured it just needed more cow bell.

 

Finished up the Howe pump install. All I can say is what others have already said. Steering feels a bit lighter but I went out and did the mall speed bump test and holy shit….no more steering wheel bump. It’s actually a bit strange.