Broken down traveling- front axle

[2001LC]

I not drive further. 2000 miles one way, no way. I'd replace the FDS or take it home.

That boot appears to have torn open long ago. All CV grease long gone. Driving with at HWY speeds, will create a lot of heat and vibration. It will likely seize and fly apart.

My list of parts when replacing FDS, includes grease for axle needle bearings and brass bushing, new diff side seal, hub flange snap rings of proper thickness (usually a 2.4mm or 2.6mm) and grease cap.

 

[Mauser]

Thanks all! Update: axle came in and putting it all together. I’m bowing out of the major trail runs I was going to go on fearing damage to the front diff far from home. But I’m thinking it still worth going up there and riding my bike, seeing the parks like I’d planned. Thoughts? View attachment 3683917
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If it were me I would make sure the diff was full and go ahead with my plans as long as everything else looked good.

 

[Mauser]

I not drive further. 2000 miles one way, no way. I'd replace the FDS or take it home.

That boot appears to have torn open long ago. All CV grease long gone. Driving with at HWY speeds, will create a lot of heat and vibration. It will likely seize and fly apart.

My list of parts when replacing FDS, includes grease for axle needle bearings and brass bushing, new diff side seal, hub flange snap rings of proper thickness (usually a 2.4mm or 2.6mm) and grease cap.

From what I got the shaft was replaced.

 

[2001LC]

From what I got the shaft was replaced.

I missed that, just saw picture of old.

 

[hoser]

I say continue on unless something happens between now and the trail head. Learn how to reseat the CV.... even a thin piece of firewood and large rock could work!

 

[GerLC100]

I'd also proceed and have the phone number of Rory/ Trail Mater on hand
Not that I want to see you on youtube, but a Land Cruiser would be a change over all the side by sides and Jeeps :-D

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Will be curious to see how the replacement seats in the diff (and hopefully holds in place). CV spline ends look fine and c-clip is in place, still wonder what caused it to pop out.

 

[MongooseGA]

I vote with the others. If it drives fine the rest of the way to your destination, you're probably in the clear. IMO if there's an issue, you'll likely feel it before you even arrive.

And if it does end up grenading the diff, then you have a guiltless excuse to upgrade it!

 

[menancyandsam]

I've found that these work shockingly well for mating with the front bearing seals and the front differential seal:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09ZQFJW6Q/?tag=ihco-20

You can find variants of them at many automotive stores.
Remove the CVs on both sides
Remove the front drive shaft
lock center differential
Use the cap things to seal the toyota oem gaskets on the front diff and the front wheel bearings. Drive off! Check periodically . . .

You're trying to avoid dirt getting into the wheel bearings and prevent the front diff from turning and also leaking all of its oil

How do these rubber covers get installed?

 

[Patassa]

C-clip popping off backs the CV out of the hub, not the diff. Having it pop out of the diff end is a new one, haven't seen that before.

Same, I'm confused how this could happen.

 

[Eyedaho]

Same, I'm confused how this could happen.

I would be curious to see inside that inner housing. Looks like there was probably minimal grease left inside, which makes me wonder if there was damage.

 

[Patassa]

And if it does end up grenading the diff, then you have a guiltless excuse to upgrade it!

And no point replacing the diff if you're not gonna add a locker. And then you have to tell people you have a locker so that they know your cruiser is particularly badass. I don't make the rules. A new 250 could never.

 

[MongooseGA]

And no point replacing the diff if you're not gonna add a locker. And then you have to tell people you have a locker so that they know your cruiser is particularly badass. I don't make the rules. A new 250 could never.

Just by saying "Land Cruiser" you already take out the 250