Spare Parts Kit for '07 FJ Cruiser

[Quixote]

If you have the full time 4WD version, I would definately take an entire spare half shaft. If part time, I might lean against it, depending on available space. Find out if the Hilux uses the same part. If not, I'd probably carry one, since they can break off road.

Also, I'd purchase a factory repair manual and I'd buy and carry spare steering parts, including tie rod ends.

Also JB weld, duct tape, and bailing wire.

50,000 miles??? Wow!!

The factory manuals I already got. Three telephone books worth!

Adding the following to the list:
Duct Tape
Electrical tape
Bailing wire
Compact grease gun + grease
JB Weld
RTV gasket maker
Motorcycle chain lubricant
PB Blaster
Loctite Blue
Anti-Seize
Tie rod end(s) - hopefully symmetrical, need only one...

 

[Jacket]

A friend's FJ Cruiser snapped a sway bar link in Farmington this past weekend, and the broken part then proceeded to shred the CV boot. The axle nut was a 35mm size, so if you're planning to be able to repair or replace half shafts, then a 35mm socket would be a good idea!

 

[Quixote]

A friend's FJ Cruiser snapped a sway bar link in Farmington this past weekend, and the broken part then proceeded to shred the CV boot. The axle nut was a 35mm size, so if you're planning to be able to repair or replace half shafts, then a 35mm socket would be a good idea!

How did you guys get out? Remove the sway bar and duct tape the CV boot for a trail repair?

I was planning taking a 35mm socket. I'm also thinking of taking a third torque wrench, one that will torque the axle nut.

 

[Jacket]

How did you guys get out? Remove the sway bar and duct tape the CV boot for a trail repair?

I was planning taking a 35mm socket. I'm also thinking of taking a third torque wrench, one that will torque the axle nut.

The CV was so badly mangled that it could not be repaired. They got as far as removing the axle from the wheel hub, and then they determined that in order to properly replace the outer boot, they needed to remove the inner CV and pull the axle (which would include draining the front diff).

It was the end of the day Saturday, so after a consult with a Toyota tech and with Mr Marlin Crawler himself, they determined it was safe enough to drive home with the CV exposed, and fix it properly once home. But obviously no more wheelin.....

The sway bar was removed.

 

[teotwaki]

good thread on an FJ Forum

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/suspension-tech/23340-lessons-about-cv-axle-failure.html

Trail repairs: CV joints

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Some spurious posts to wade through but both trail repairs and driving techniques to avoid drivetrain damage are the lessons learned.

Basic CV Repair Kit:

CV axle
35mm hub socket
Torque wrench
long pry bar (for moving the spindle into place)
another couple of long screwdrivers to pop the axle out
magnetic pick-up
2 spare 'C' clips
gear oil (enough for two fills and a container to recover 2 drains)
2 right & 2 left diff seals (in case you mess one up )
seal puller & a means to seat them
locktite (for the lower BJ bolts)
brake cleaner
rags
FSM for torque specs (or write them/memorize them)
A hacksaw with a handful of spare blades just in case
A good headlamp just in case...

FJ Part numbers, is the same for 4th gen 4Runners

43430-60060 drive shaft assy (left and right are the same)
90311-47012 seal, right
90311-47013 seal, left
04427-60080 CV boot kit with grease (optional)

 

[charlieaarons]

Suggest front and rear differential pinion seals, 1 each.

Charlie

 

[Quixote]

Question about brakes - How does one repair a brake line that has been pulled off? Can anything be done about leaks in the brake system other than just keep topping off the brake fluid until you can bring in the rig to be fixed?