Replacing Both CV Joints ?

[AlaskaVX]

Only special tool I can think of is snap ring pliers to take the ring off inside the axle "tube". After you get everything off and have a little slack to work with you will need to remove the snap ring before you can slide the axle out.

As far as I know there is one CV that is made aftermarket and is a descent price, but the other side is only from Isuzu or a junkyard VX. Please someone clarify if I am right about that. If both CV's are made aftermarket please let me know where I can find them. I think I am running out of junkyard CV's and the Isuzu charges WAY too much for the new one.

[crotchrocket]

Only special tool I can think of is snap ring pliers to take the ring off inside the axle "tube". .

Cool man, thanks! I got one of those to change to manual hubs

[Marlin]

I just swapped mine over the weekend while installing the locker. I got the ones off of ebay. Another item you might need will be a steel bar and a large random sized socket. The CV will come with a bolt. It is designed to be threaded into the CV so you can pull the CV out far enough to get the c clip back in. Thread the bolt through a hole in the large steel bar, use the socket as a space to pry against as you tighten the bolt. It is a TIGHT fit. I thought I was going to break something. I got the two CVs for 120 USD shipped. They were brand new. Seem decent enough.

[Sprey]

iirc dont the 97 trooper cvs fit?

i heard something like stock are much stronger than aftermarket ( well from some isuzu guys over here changing there ones on there mu's)

[Ldub]

This post...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...6&postcount=21

From this thread...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...t=jerry+lemond

May prove somewhat helpful...

[tom4bren]

CR,

Go to the download section & look at the instructions for the diff drop installation. That should contain all you need to know for the CV swap.

Tom

BTW, BritVX picked up his diff drops last week so if y'all live near each other, work together since the extra hands can be VERY helpful.