Gerdo
Observer
Or apply the brakes to hold the hub still while wrenching.
CV Axle Suggestion
- Thread starter Zam15
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Or apply the brakes to hold the hub still while wrenching.
sucks to do when ur alone though haha. ive wedged a peice of wood between the seat and pedal to do it though. inginuity gets u along ways sometimes
Gerdo
Observer
I carry a 2x3 that is cut to the proper length. I put it against the brake pedal and slide the drivers seat forward to hold the pedal down. It's part of my CV replacement tools.
Gerdo
Observer
Here is one "how to" on CV axle replacement.
http://threeg4runners.freeforums.org/post4146.html#p4146
http://threeg4runners.freeforums.org/post4146.html#p4146
Lucky j
Explorer
Lol, sorry guys, but what about just jacking the truck a little bit, keep the weight on the wheel and lossen the nut, then take it all up. Just brake the wheel also wile at it before lifting the truck.
Do that on all my vehicule and it just work great. CVs or u-joint.
My 2 cents.
Gerdo
Observer
Sounds like a great plan but... You cant get the hub cap, not the wheel cap, off till you remove the wheel. It is inset too far into the wheel to pop it off.
Lucky j
Explorer
Good call.
I guess that the type of wheels and the modèle and the year were making a difference.
Other option, long pry bar sideways with the center hud and 2 studs. Something narrow enough that it does not slide of the stud. Did that to, never broke anything. That was when I forgot the crack the nut before removing the wheel.
The only limit in those tings is very often your imagination and safety.
4RunAmok
Explorer
Gave PROTRUX a call and I going in tomorrow after work. They gave a fair price and seem to know what they are talking about.
Will let everyone know how it goes.
I am VERY happy to hear they're still around! You will NOT be disappointed, I assure you!
Nice idea!
Zam15
Explorer
Call the phone # for Protrux and ended up at "The Truck Shop" still very good and affordable. They even stayed late to work on my truck.
Ready to hit the trails again!
4RunAmok
Explorer
That's odd..
I know Jason bought the place from Jim... but I didn't know he changed the name.
And it's interesting how things always come back around... Back when you first got your truck, I suggested ProTrux for when you decided to get a lift. See your build thread, last two posts at the end of page 1!
I know Jason bought the place from Jim... but I didn't know he changed the name.
And it's interesting how things always come back around... Back when you first got your truck, I suggested ProTrux for when you decided to get a lift. See your build thread, last two posts at the end of page 1!
Zam15
Explorer
That's odd..
I know Jason bought the place from Jim... but I didn't know he changed the name.
And it's interesting how things always come back around... Back when you first got your truck, I suggested ProTrux for when you decided to get a lift. See your build thread, last two posts at the end of page 1!
Yup! Thanks for your advice through this long, painful, and expensive process!