CV Axle Reboot (2 Viewers)

[Timmy65]

Hey Dudes,

If you discovered you have a torn CV Axle Boot(s) (most likely after you installed a suspension lift) this video will show you how to reboot your OEM Axles. Lots of guys decide to just swap out their OEM axles for some aftermarket ones they buy at an auto parts store, but in my opinion, that is a bad decision. OEM axles are superior to anything aftermarket unless maybe you're willing pay an arm, a leg and maybe even your left nut for a set of axles from RCV. Also, it would be stupid to buy a new OEM axle when you can simply reboot it and save a bunch of money,

If you've been watching some of our latest content, you might have seen our Front Differential Axle Seal Replacement video. If so, that video has a lot of the same footage as this video because we were filming both videos along with 2 others all at the same time. So, if you have watched that diff axle seal video, I would suggest skipping to play time 14:45 after we've removed the axle and we're getting ready to start documenting the reboot procedure.

In this video, we do install aftermarket silicone boots made by CVJ. After a suspension lift, your CV axles will be at a more extreme angle which can cause the boot ribs to rub against each other. That rubbing generates friction and the boot can tear. The CVJ extended inner silicone boot helps reduce the chance of you prematurely tearing the inner boot.

I hope you guys enjoy the video. Happy Wrenching!

CV Axle Reboot / Replacement (Toyota 100 Series Land Cruiser & Lexus LX470) - Timmy the Toolman

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[Trapper50cal]

I have CVJ CV's with the red silicone inner boots. Just had to have the Pass. side inner boot replaced this morning...they are VERY soft so extra caution is needed putting the CV back in, those red silicone boots can get snake-bitten very easily if they accidentally land on or make "impact" contact with something metal going in.

 

[Timmy65]

I have CVJ CV's with the red silicone inner boots. Just had to have the Pass. side inner boot replaced this morning...they are VERY soft so extra caution is needed putting the CV back in, those red silicone boots can get snake-bitten very easily if they accidentally land on or make "impact" contact with something metal going in.

I found the CVJ Inner Boots really hard to get onto the joint because of how soft and flexible the boot is. There's got to be some trick to it to make it an easier experience than we had.

 

[Trapper50cal]

I’ll ask Steve what he did for that.

 

[Trapper50cal]

I found the CVJ Inner Boots really hard to get onto the joint because of how soft and flexible the boot is. There's got to be some trick to it to make it an easier experience than we had.

The guy I get to help me with stuff I don't feel comfortable doing or can't do, Steve Prosise, said it was a PITA for him as well and that he "used (his) fingers like tire levers". I thought doing a birf service with trunnion bearings/races was a messy job, inner boot looks worse.

 

[Timmy65]

The guy I get to help me with stuff I don't feel comfortable doing or can't do, Steve Prosise, said it was a PITA for him as well and that he "used (his) fingers like tire levers". I thought doing a birf service with trunnion bearings/races was a messy job, inner boot looks worse.

I resorted to getting my wife to help us. The 3rd set of hands was the ticket. It would be nice if they could make a silicone boot with a firmer outer ring so it's easier to get installed on the joint. The fact that the silicone boot is so pliable is the problem. It has zero rigidity to it which makes is super difficult to fit onto the joint. OEM boots are simple to get onto the joint.

 

[BiotechBoy]

Hey Dudes,

If you discovered you have a torn CV Axle Boot(s) (most likely after you installed a suspension lift) this video will show you how to reboot your OEM Axles. Lots of guys decide to just swap out their OEM axles for some aftermarket ones they buy at an auto parts store, but in my opinion, that is a bad decision. OEM axles are superior to anything aftermarket unless maybe you're willing pay an arm, a leg and maybe even your left nut for a set of axles from RCV. Also, it would be stupid to buy a new OEM axle when you can simply reboot it and save a bunch of money,

If you've been watching some of our latest content, you might have seen our Front Differential Axle Seal Replacement video. If so, that video has a lot of the same footage as this video because we were filming both videos along with 2 others all at the same time. So, if you have watched that diff axle seal video, I would suggest skipping to play time 14:45 after we've removed the axle and we're getting ready to start documenting the reboot procedure.

In this video, we do install aftermarket silicone boots made by CVJ. After a suspension lift, your CV axles will be at a more extreme angle which can cause the boot ribs to rub against each other. That rubbing generates friction and the boot can tear. The CVJ extended inner silicone boot helps reduce the chance of you prematurely tearing the inner boot.

I hope you guys enjoy the video. Happy Wrenching!

CV Axle Reboot / Replacement (Toyota 100 Series Land Cruiser & Lexus LX470) - Timmy the Toolman

Did our video help you? If so, consider buying us a beer: https://bit.ly/3feE6tJ

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Thanks for all the incredibly helpful videos, Tim. Have been invaluable for me trying to get my 2002 LC back into driving shape. I'm original owner and never put much into it. And almost had to get rid of it from all the rust in Vermont winters. But with only 130k on it, your videos inspired me to be able to bring it back to life! Just sent you a THANK YOU.

 

[Timmy65]

Thanks for all the incredibly helpful videos, Tim. Have been invaluable for me trying to get my 2002 LC back into driving shape. I'm original owner and never put much into it. And almost had to get rid of it from all the rust in Vermont winters. But with only 130k on it, your videos inspired me to be able to bring it back to life! Just sent you a THANK YOU.

You're very welcome. That's great to know my videos inspired you to keep your rig. Thanks for the comment.

 

[excessive]

Thank you for all that you do for the community Timmy !

if anyone needs an oem boot kit, i have an extra one for sale in the classifieds