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So i am fairly certain I will be needing to replace a driver side CV soon.

I looked all around using google trying to find some info and finally found ih8muds vendor list. I head over to cruiser parts.net and see they have CVs for $100.....used but in great shape. My question is: has anyone used their CVs? If so, are they used OEM or aftermarket? How was your experience and would you buy from them again? What kind of warranty do they have?

I'll give them a call soon, but wanted to ask you guys about it as well.
 
Got in touch with them today. The CVs are OEM used Toyota with a 90 day warranty. I'll be taking a peek this week to inspect splines. I've been told the splines are bad, but I want to put my own eyes on it to make sure it isn't just the flange.

The company answered emails in a very timely manner and I feel confident that if I have to purchase all will go well. I'll keep you updated.
 
Just curious, are you in the t4r 3rd gen 4runner?
 
Yep. I actually bought a passenger side valve cover gasket for my 01 4Runner from you back in march!

I posted about my new to me LC in the 4Runner and you mentioned the clunk coming from the flange.

Dealer told the PO it was the splines on the CV. Im going to look at it this week sometime. I'm preparing to buy CV and flange for driver side. Lots of play. Not so much on passenger side.
 
Good that you use the same user name here.

I think it is best to get a new CV shaft to minimize the clunk. The splines in a used CV is for sure worn out. I have my passenger side CV in good shape but the splines are not in its best shape. Also the interior parts inside a used CV is probably have some wear too.
I went with two new CV axles (aftermarket), but didn't buy the flanges yet. the clunk subsided a lot. Since it is my family vehicle and used very little, I don't see anything in it as a priority at this moment.
 
nissanh said:
Good that you use the same user name here.

I think it is best to get a new CV shaft to minimize the clunk. The splines in a used CV is for sure worn out. I have my passenger side CV in good shape but the splines are not in its best shape. Also the interior parts inside a used CV is probably have some wear too.
I went with two new CV axles (aftermarket), but didn't buy the flanges yet. the clunk subsided a lot. Since it is my family vehicle and used very little, I don't see anything in it as a priority at this moment.
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I've read not to go with aftermarket CVs. What brand did you end up going with? Why? And how many miles do you have on them?

This is my wife's car. She is a stay at home mom. The LC will likely always see pavement.
 
I heard from camelback toyota if I ever want to go aftermarket CV stay with Empi brand (Empire) but I could not find it to ship ASAP to me so I went with carquest brand from Advance Auto for $122 shipped with lifetime warranty (used their 20% off discount for online purchase with email address).
The aftermarket CV is all good. Even it matched the weight of the OEM CV and looks solid to me. I have about 100 miles on it and so far so good. I installed new diff Oil seals and greased the spindle.
 
Re-check your wheel bearing preload- and try swapping the flanges L to R, & R to L.

Also CVJ Axles in Denver offers rebuilt OEM Toyota CV's.
 
The CV splines are totally gone! The fnage splines seems to be in good shape.
Mine was way better but heard that loud bang when going between D and R.

You should be able to remove the CV just like we do in the 4Runner. Don't mess with that bearing load nut.
 
nissanh said:
The CV splines are totally gone! The fnage splines seems to be in good shape.
Mine was way better but heard that loud bang when going between D and R.

You should be able to remove the CV just like we do in the 4Runner. Don't mess with that bearing load nut.
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Flange splines are gone as well. Grease covers it up. I ordered a Toyota OEM flange. No one else has it available at all. It will be in on Tuesday.

I also disconnected where the tie rod connects to the hub. 2x19mm boots. It made it a little easier to maneuver. Put the CV into the hub first the pushed it into the diff. Looks like I got everything tidied up except for the flange.

I hope this works out well. I've never messed with a CV before.

I stayed clear of anything to do with the hub. Just popped old CV out and put new CV in. I do NOT want to get involved in that....especially in a Saturday.

In other news I have an OEM CV that needs a new outer birfield (I think that's what they're called). Works great if someone wants to rebuild it it's theirs for free.
 
All in all it wasnt a bad job. Took me around 2.5 hrs from beginning to end. Not too bad for a first timer.
 
I even dropped the front diff to inspect the backlash in the ring gear and pinion to deal with this front end clunk. It is very easy to drop the front diff compared to the 3rd gen 4runner.

Oh.. did you apply fresh grease on to the roller bearing inside the spindle and the copper bushing? See 46 through 49th seconds to see the bushing and the roller bearing (inside the spindle) (Thanks Matt for the video!)

Let me/us know about the improvement you get after getting the new flange in place. I am yet to order the front flanges. I still use the old flanges with new CV's.
 
I am looking for well built aftermarket CV's as well. Any insights? Last weekend I completely demolished a 3 month old CV from Import Direct (O'Reilly's brand). Medium throttle turning left uphill at Disney, OK. On top of that I was hit with the immobilizer. Ugh... towed/rock rolled out of there for an hour. Immobilizer ended up being the fuel pump.
 
If you wheel a lot, aftermarket is not the way to go.

I've been told EMPI is a good brand by the parts manager at a well known toyota dealership (he said this after I told him I want something for less). I however, ended up with an Advance auto brand, and that is so far so good.
 
nissanh, how many miles on your advanced auto am CV's. I was only 5-6k.
 
nissanh said:
I even dropped the front diff to inspect the backlash in the ring gear and pinion to deal with this front end clunk. It is very easy to drop the front diff compared to the 3rd gen 4runner.

Oh.. did you apply fresh grease on to the roller bearing inside the spindle and the copper bushing? See 46 through 49th seconds to see the bushing and the roller bearing (inside the spindle) (Thanks Matt for the video!)

Let me/us know about the improvement you get after getting the new flange in place. I am yet to order the front flanges. I still use the old flanges with new CV's.
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Got about 1000 miles on my Autozone half shaft. No complaints. It's my wife's mall cruiser. Lifetime warranty on the sucker.
 
Probably close to 350 miles with the advance auto CV axle. The cruiser is my 3rd car and driven very little.
 
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