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Title: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on April 05, 2012, 06:10:29 PM
Truck has existing 2.5" lift kit and is tearing front CV boots monthly

I have ordered All Pro Extended CV boots and should be good for install next week or week after race.
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on April 19, 2012, 10:06:00 AM
this is being dropped off tonight.  should be a 2 night job and a good challenge.
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: Enginerd on April 19, 2012, 12:49:32 PM
I assume you've separated CV shafts before?
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on April 19, 2012, 04:21:13 PM
nope lol

read about it but i guess i should read more  haha
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on April 19, 2012, 04:38:47 PM
http://ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ileaf/06toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/03600.pdf

Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: Enginerd on April 19, 2012, 09:06:23 PM
It's pretty simple to get the hub/knuckle torn down.  There is a thin rubber seal between the wheel bearing/hub assembly and the knuckle that may not survive the reinstall.  The axle nut should be a 35mm... at least that's what it is on mine.  Once you get the axle on the bench, the easiest way to separate the inner and outer shafts is here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEaWyxF1S7o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEaWyxF1S7o)
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on April 19, 2012, 10:28:46 PM
this was fairly straight forward, 4 bolts, a nut and the shaft is out.    one of the CV things spat out the needles when i took it apart so that took about 30min additional time that i was smarter on the 2nd side.  installed new boots, filled with new grease.  clamp suppled crashed to lower balljoint so HD nylon ties were used everywhere.

5 hours to do both sides, boot upgrades, grab something to eat, and run to wallmart for some gear oil, change both diffs.

followed the FSM to remove the tie rod from the first side, didnt need to do it and didnt on the second side.

not bad for M4
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on April 19, 2012, 10:37:55 PM
It's pretty simple to get the hub/knuckle torn down.  There is a thin rubber seal between the wheel bearing/hub assembly and the knuckle that may not survive the reinstall.  The axle nut should be a 35mm... at least that's what it is on mine.  Once you get the axle on the bench, the easiest way to separate the inner and outer shafts is here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEaWyxF1S7o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEaWyxF1S7o)


no need to dissamble the birf to change the boots.....  just pull the inner snap ring and swap boots
Title: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: mr.mindless on April 19, 2012, 10:46:38 PM
Interesting.

I swung by, probably when you were at the Mart of Wals.
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on April 19, 2012, 10:55:43 PM
much better than i expected since the FSM said i need 4 specialized tools...
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on April 20, 2012, 12:39:34 PM
had to trim some bolts at pick up that i missed.  questionable clearance but it probably needed to be done. 

Dom says there is a grind noise also on his way home at slow speed.  i didnt hear anything when i did a test drive hmmm


need to call alpro and bitch, the 5$ clamps they said i needed crashed with the ball joints and no chance they would even almost fit. 
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: etk300ex on April 20, 2012, 01:21:11 PM
this hawg should not have any birfs lol
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on April 20, 2012, 10:36:21 PM
Finially a break!  Passenger brake backing plate was bent and rubbing on rotor.  So happy a two min fix instead of another 4 hour R & R to try and chase unknown
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on May 01, 2012, 01:33:35 PM
got a call its leaking grease.

just called Allpro and told them their clamps they provided got thrown in the garbage and i had to put nylon ties on so customer could leave.

they were unaware that what they sent does not look like what is on the website, a lower profile band clamp type.



Guy said to try to find a correct clamp solution local and send him a copy of the costs they would riemburse for cost.  kind of a hassel but i guess better than expected.

https://www.allprooffroad.com/9504frontsuspension/282


Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on May 01, 2012, 01:38:32 PM
have to check these out

http://www.lowes.com/pd_118033-1781-45-312SS_0__?productId=3413920&Ntt=steel+zip+tie&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dsteel%2Bzip%2Btie&facetInfo=
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: mr.mindless on May 01, 2012, 03:38:29 PM
those look sweet, I wonder about getting adequate tension on it though, seems like they'd be tough to tighten?
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: luvmyxj on May 01, 2012, 08:01:49 PM
those look like bands they use to bundle lumber,there may be a tool u need toget tension and clamp off
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on May 01, 2012, 08:02:21 PM
dont know, i picked some up today and will try them out when he can bring the truck back 
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: mr.mindless on May 01, 2012, 10:42:12 PM
those look like bands they use to bundle lumber,there may be a tool u need toget tension and clamp off
as the Germans say, ja.
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on May 01, 2012, 11:04:18 PM
got doing other shit in shop today and didnt really look at them.
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on June 27, 2012, 11:05:22 PM
this guy got dropped back at the shop

front level kit pulled from front, new cv shafts installed, pads, rotors.


rear leafs supplied were same as in the truck so we didnt swap them.  must have been just a level kit and not a full lift kit.


Title: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: etk300ex on June 28, 2012, 06:59:20 AM
So you took it out or put it in?  I'm confused
Title: Re: 2001 Tacoma
Post by: M4wdFab on June 28, 2012, 08:44:44 AM
pulled level kit out of the front, left the rear alone.