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CV joints/half shafts

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by trayday, Dec 15, 2017.

  1. Dec 15, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    Anyone know of a heavy duty half shaft replacement? Specifically stronger CV joints. I'm thinking no but thought I'd give it a shot.
     
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  2. Dec 15, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    cvjreman.com or rcvperformance.com

    Either one should be able to do something for you.

    Caveat.. i found these companies from a quick google search
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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    Thanks, ill give them a look
     
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  4. Jun 2, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    cvjreman is remanufactured half shafts RCV I can't remember the conversation. While talking to the guy on the phone of CVJ, he said the Tundra's cv joints are built strong and was surprised mine was broke. Anyways, I broke another cv joint last night and I ordered another OEM half shaft online earlier (last half shaft was replaced when the Tundra was in the shop for suspension work.) Anyone know the size of the nut that holds the shaft into the hub? I know I don't have the socket in the garage and I'm looking to order.
     
  5. Jun 2, 2018 at 7:04 PM
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    39mm. I had to rent a socket from Autozone. Get a 250lb torque bar, too. That nut is spec'd to 249ft/lb.

    I'm in the process of replacing my driver side CV axle, too. Here's the factory service manual with step-by-step instructions and torque spec's for everything you'll need to pull off (its a bit of a pain to search thru):

    https://cardiagn.com/2015-toyota-tundra-service-repair-manual-and-diagrams-pdf/
     
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    If you have broken 2 CV's I would think you have something binding because they are fairly strong.
     
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  7. Jun 3, 2018 at 12:03 AM
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    RCV axles are basically indestructible but there are two reasons why you shouldn't get them.

    1) They're super expensive.

    2) By getting an unbreakable axle, you're moving the next weak in the chain down the line ..which ultimately ends up being more expensive and harder to repair. With RCVs, you'll probably brake your front differential or transfer case first. It's way easier to replace a stock CV axle than it is to replace a diff or transfer case, especially when out in the middle of nowhere. Furthermore, you can drive in 4x2 if you brake an axle. If you bust your transfer case, you're fucked.
     
  8. Jun 3, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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    I'm sure the lift doesn't help

    Thanks for the info!
     
  9. Jun 3, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    Just get a spare so you can swap easy if it brakes. Find a good axle shop that makes remanufactured ones for a savings especially when exchanging your core for a new one.
     
  10. Jun 3, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    Also.. it's worth mentioning that I still haven't broken a CV axle with my 6" bracket lift and 40" tires. With proper driving, not jacking up the lift to extreme angles, and regular maintenance, I imagine they will continue to not let me down.

    ..but I do have 3 spare OEM axles sitting around just in case I need them.
     
  11. Jun 3, 2018 at 12:05 PM
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    I've been buying low mileage from salvaged vehicles online, $40 and $50+

    I've thought about lowering my coils from 7" but the rear sits higher as it is. The first step of the gas after being barely stuck is when I felt the slip. I've never had a problem before in the area but I was also running different tires, after I got out for the winch, I noticed there were other vehicles that have previously been stuck too.
     
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    Front end have straps? Sounds like your over extending them and slowly beating them to death.
     
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    I don't, maybe I'll put some on or put the sway bar back on. I'm sure the extreme angles when the wheels are off the ground isn't helping at all.
     
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    You need straps with your setup regardless of sway bar imo. You like jumping, and both sides droop out on take off. When you jack your front end up and have it drooped, it droops a bit more when hucking it. Yanks all the slack out of the suspension, bushings etc.. Watch your bumps also if it is raised above original, really need to cycle it with the coil spring removed to set properly. I would fix vs relying on having a spare, and carry a spare.
     
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    Everything was cycled before installation to make the bump stop plate. I'll look into some straps. When the cv joint broke, the tire wasn't past maybe a few inches from normal ride height.
     
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    Awesome truck by the way, good luck getting it sorted. Got to wheel with a guy twice that has done something similar. It works really well, and is a beast.
     
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    Dang you guys are hard core. Jumping trucks, breaking axles.... I baby the crap out of my PRO.
     
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    :rofl: but if you don't break anything, you don't have an excuse to upgrade :spending:
     
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    True, but replacing half shafts isn't any fun.
     
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    And neither is replacing a front diff. :rofl:
     
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    You should hit up Total Chaos for new axles, see what they recommend.

    Well, after they get back from the Baja500. I doubt anyone's home right now.
     
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    Hopefully that doesn't have to happen.
     
  23. Jun 5, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    I was talking to the shop that's installing my compressor and he mentioned that his friend paid $1800 for 2 axles for his buggy from RCV.

    Limit straps will help, they're breaking from over extending not from the wheel being stuck. I'm trying finish this truck so I can start something else.
     
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    6 inches lift RC 35x12.5x20 tires
     
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    6 inches lift RC 35x12.5x20 tires
    QQ did you have a to regar because the size of your tires?
    I broke a CV joint while doing a light offroad and someone mentioned it is due to my tire size. I have a 6 inches lift with 35x12.5x20
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    It's more likely the amount of lift. Roughly anything over 3" on that platform should get a diff drop. The higher it is the greater the angle between diff and CV joint. The more extreme the angle the more stress on the CV joint and you'll eventually pull them apart.

    If you have the diff drop then I'm not sure what it could be.
     
  27. Feb 2, 2021 at 8:11 AM
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    Thank you for your reply! it makes sense what you said. I will check about the diff drop as I dont have it done, I will let you know if that helped.
     

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