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Total Chaos Spindle Gusset Install, CV Axle Replacement, and ECGS Bushing DIY

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sprockethead, May 30, 2018.

  1. May 30, 2018 at 3:04 PM
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    Sprockethead

    Sprockethead [OP] Member

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    Hi Everyone, I finally got around to editing the footage from when I wrenched on my front end last month. Basically, while off-roading last year, I ended up bending my passenger side spindle. I rode it for a few months as my alignment wasn't terrible, however the messed up geometry eventually took my CV joint out. So I bought the Total Chaos Gusset kit, new spindle, and some CVJ axles with the silicone boot. I also grabbed the ECGS bushing since I had not done that yet and fabbed up the install/removal tooling. After a couple weekends, a couple 12 packs, and a ton of editing, I have some videos that I hope will save you all some time and give you some piece of mind about tackling the job!

    Here's the link for the first of 2 videos to do the CV axles:

    https://youtu.be/mfI1agKret0



    Here's the link for the first of 3 videos to do the TC spindle gussets:

    https://youtu.be/VFrP4Ja2NhU



    Here's the link for the ECGS bushing removal/install:

    https://youtu.be/Q_9l2WwasiY
     
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  2. May 30, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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    ProfHobbit

    ProfHobbit Well-Known Member

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    Looks great, and very helpful - thank you!
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:43 PM
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    07tacomatoy

    07tacomatoy Shoots den

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    Thanks bro - your vid helped me change out my Cv axle just now hella stoked thank you for posting
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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    Sprockethead

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    Glad to be of help to everyone!
     
  5. Jan 31, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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    SDRX-8

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    Been holding off on putting on my set of gusseted spindles. This video is going to help a lot. Thank you!
     
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  6. Feb 1, 2019 at 5:22 AM
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    CBenfell

    CBenfell I don’t know sh*t about f*ck

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    This helped me do my ECGS bushing, thanks!
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2021 at 4:13 AM
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    Overland&UpMoutains

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    Do you have to do an alignment after the spindle gusset or the ecgs bushing?
     

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