Changing Front CV Axles

[MTL_4runner]

FYI, you don't have to remove the caliper.... Simply remove the 35mm nut and the 4 14mm bolts.....

You're right, but it gives you alot more room to work if you do move it out of the way.

[BruceTS]

You're right, but it gives you alot more room to work if you do move it out of the way.

Just use a bungee cord and pull it out of the way.... it usually takes me 15 minutes to do a axle swap....

[MTL_4runner]

Just use a bungee cord and pull it out of the way.... it usually takes me 15 minutes to do a axle swap....

That's about what it used to take me.....now I'm a bit rusty.

[ecchamberlin]

Good write up. I have not needed to do this in a year now so I imagine it will be needed before too long now. Thanks.

[glenyoshida]

In case you have a Budbuilt skid this easy mod will save you a lot of time on the trail. Better to spend 15 minutes doing this now rather than the PITA it will be to remove and replace the skid in the hot sun/cold snow. I drilled a 1.125" (1-1/8") hole 2-3/8" in from the edge of the skid.

[glenyoshida]

I just got an e-mail back from Bud. I sent him the pics suggesting the change if it's cost effective and it turns out that they already started doing that on the skids last fall.

Gotta love that Bud!