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GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

Discussion in 'Georgia' started by BYJOSHCOOK, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. Jan 19, 2021 at 5:43 AM
    CowboyTaco

    CowboyTaco $20 is $20

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    I'll also make the recommendation for the Cardone HD CV axle. I've had zero issues with it, and it has a lifetime warranty. I think I got it from Rockauto for around $70.

    My understanding of the HD version is that it is the same axle as the regular but with stronger boots. Some more info on it here: In the aftermarket CV axle discussions, you'll see the NAPA ones come up as the best you can get without breaking the bank. Cardone makes those and handles the warranty for NAPA.

    Their website isn't working for me, but you can also look up CVJ axles. They sell refurbished OEM axles with upgraded boots. You can also buy just the boot from them.

    Knipex also makes a good one. https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-...ront-and-Side-Crimp-Jaws-10-99-i220/303558267

    https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-Tools...ocphy=9011040&hvtargid=pla-422817856788&psc=1 (I think I got the ones that do the side crimp as well. Figured if I was going to get the specialty tool, I'd rather have the ability to do it either head on or from the side)

    His write-up was the inspiration for me ordering the stuff to reboot mine....which was probably close to 2 years ago. Parts still in box.
     
  2. Jan 19, 2021 at 6:19 AM
    HappyGilmore

    HappyGilmore LambTek Innovations

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    ive got those pliers too, can’t remember if I got them for that job or another but either way they come in handy as well haha

    you need to get on it!!! It’s easy peasy lemon squeezy. If you can remove the axle from your truck, rebooting it is cake
     
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  3. Jan 19, 2021 at 6:24 AM
    Built2Ride

    Built2Ride Who wants to ride out?! PM Me.

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    All my rigs are purpose built. From crawling to camping. I also enjoy a nice stock truck for what that’s worth. Toyota’s are the jam!
    I replaced those rings with hose clamps. Works better IMO have had success with them on my wheeling rig.
     
  4. Jan 19, 2021 at 6:34 AM
    HappyGilmore

    HappyGilmore LambTek Innovations

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    I think my inners may have hose clamps from when I did the boot slide.

    When I had it off to rebuild I preferred the OEM rebuild fit n finish

    Hose clamps do work fabulously
     
  5. Jan 19, 2021 at 6:57 AM
    CowboyTaco

    CowboyTaco $20 is $20

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    Good to know. And it's just laziness and other more important projects. I'm sure it will jump up on priority if/when the other side tears.

    I thought about seeing if I could find people to donate their CVs with torn boots to reboot and resell. It seems that there is a lack of OEM rebuilds from Toyota and quality options are generally thought of to be hard to find. So it could be providing a service to members, save them some money over ordering a reman from the dealership (if they can even find them), and put some extra jingle in the pockets. I went as far as to reach out to someone on FB who replaced theirs, who said that I could have the old but then stopped responding. I haven't thought about that idea again until now.

    Anybody got any old CV axles laying around that they want to donate? Would there even be a market for that?
     
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  6. Jan 19, 2021 at 12:37 PM
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    I was looking under my truck and the passenger side is about done as well. So I ordered both inner boots from Toyota. They should be here tomorrow so hopefully I'll have time to fix it and go use it again this weekend. Oh and I did go the OEM route.
     
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  7. Jan 19, 2021 at 1:01 PM
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    If you are going to go to the effort to change the inner boots, you may as well completely rebuild the axles, new outer boots and grease as well. It's not that much more effort.
     
  8. Jan 19, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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    I may tackle that but I also have to replace passenger side wheel bearing. I work 60 hours a week and drive 100 miles a day round trip. So a lot of what I do depends on how much free time I have. I did that drivers close to two years ago. Now this one is roaring. I'm sure creek crossings, mud, and clay have something to do with that issue. Haha
     
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  9. Jan 20, 2021 at 4:26 AM
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    Just to be "that guy," if you work and drive that much, it might be wise to take the extra time and do the full rebuild so that it is totally fresh and you don't have to redo it down the road.

    Also, on the wheel bearings, I went the Dorman route because of cost, availability and warranty (12 months). If I could do it again, I'd order from @05Taco4x4
     
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    I have a koyo bearing. I I do keep it up as much as possible. I want it to last me a very long time. That's what's so good about these trucks. I dont know another vehicle I can put tons of road miles, load the bed with home improvement stuff one day, then have it in woods the next. Gets decent mpgs for what it is, reliable, capable of anything I need it to do. A 70 series land cruiser pickup is the only vehicle (from a factory) on the planet that I would say is better.
     
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    All my rigs are purpose built. From crawling to camping. I also enjoy a nice stock truck for what that’s worth. Toyota’s are the jam!
    X2 on 70 series. I would own one too if it was in the cards.
     
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    Speaking of what you own your list of trucks sounds awesome. I want to see your collection some day. Haha.
     
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    All my rigs are purpose built. From crawling to camping. I also enjoy a nice stock truck for what that’s worth. Toyota’s are the jam!
    I got a buddy I town with a brand new 70 series, unfortunately he can’t tag it lol
     
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    Wow. That's awesome. Just gotta wait what 25 years?
     
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    Any recommendations for a shop that'll throw these on my truck for cheap? Gwinnett area
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    Same crap everyone else got
    I think walmart will mount tires for $15/tire.

    edit: just check, it's $10/ per tire extra if you didn't get the tires from walmart.

    There's all sorts of random hole in the wall tire shops that will probably do all them for $50.

    This one on google is local to us and gets good reviews. Id call them and see what they can do.
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  17. Jan 21, 2021 at 8:21 AM
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    Ayye, nice! I'mma give them a call. I'd usually take it to Wal-mart too but I think their TLE is closed everywhere rn cause corona
     
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    CowboyTaco

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    but walmart will give you free rotations if that is your thing...
     
  19. Jan 21, 2021 at 9:20 AM
    06AtlTaco

    06AtlTaco Master of low expectations

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    Anyone running one of the Tw members made seat spacer/jacker whatever you call it? I’m 6’ ish and have a back of an old man.... wondering if it would help. Seems like such a minor change wouldn’t make much of a difference but reading down some threads others swear by them?! Anyone coming to mod day run them?
     
  20. Jan 21, 2021 at 9:26 AM
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    Pelfreybilt front/rear, RCI underneath, Morimoto Headlights, Prinsu racks, SCS Brushed Copper Ray 10's, EO Sliders, Baja Designs and Rigid lights, Inca 4x4 Camper

    I have em. They are amazing. I'm 5'11 170lbs with a blown out back. They are super helpful. Especially on long trips.
     
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