cvs

[brado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close brado]

hey everyone im a newbie to the forum ,i went out to glass house on the weekend and have busted a cv does anyone know of any after market :?: .i have a 2001 50th anaversarey model with 32 inch a/t .do any of u guys live on the sunshine coast keen for weekend run in the hills somewhere ?

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suspension stuff

also wwondered if anyone has had the suspension stuff lift kits fitted in springwood qld,as usuall funds are limted looking for a combo around the 1k mark ,will fit mysellf (with a mate who is a mechanic).. cant wait to lift it i was amazed how well it went standard (suspession) ...

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hey brado
welcome to PP I'm sure you'll find it a great place to play.

can't help with the CV but I've found you can get some good parts thru some retailers on ebay so might be worth your time to have a look there.

suspension wise i notice ironman can supply a full kit for under a grand. i've seen a full kit on the 4WD1 site for $880 delivered but can't comment on quality as I've never used it but that doesn't mean it won't meet your needs.

have a search around PP and you'll find heaps of info on suspension for the prado that is well worth a look

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Do not buy the CV's from EBAY, they are cheap imported chinese ones that will break very quickly, if you want, you can buy either new ones from Toyota (these will be the strongest and most expensive) or you can buy a reconditioned one (still strong, but not as strong as new), I got a reco one put in mine at the beginning of the year, and was $290 fitted, I think a new one will set you back $450 plus fitting. There are off road racing ones available but they are about $1000.00 each side plus fitting.

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Thannks felleas ,how does the efs perform croozza i used to have an old bj73 with efs and i never had any dramas.with those cv prices i think i will be goin the reco option could get two for the same price as a new one ,the car has done 170k so i suppose it has lasted pretty well .im thinking of trying a lovell shock and dobinson combo will be around $900 i havnt heard any bad stuff about either of them.Croozza do u have any pictures of your truck on here?

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I have sent you a PM brado.

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Hey Fellas,

First time post on PP, great site.

We have just developed a stronger CV for the current model Hilux... much more flex and strength in the outer cup of the CV.

I'm not 100%, but I'm reasonably sure they will fit straight into the Prado.

If they don't we will make the necessary changes to provide a set for 120 Series Prado.

Probably won't be of any use to you now Brado as you need it immeadiately, but good for future reference.

Here are the basic specs:

1.5mm thicker shaft over standard
15mm more flex in the shaft, which will allow up to 100mm more wheel travel if your suspension allows for it
10mm thicker outer cup - CV cup wall heavier and stronger.
Stronger CV boot

Pricing as follows:
Single shaft $700.
Set of 2 shafts with a "All-in One" tool to change them (Features 34.5mm end spanner/socket) $1200


Here are some images of the shafts:
















And here are the professional shots!

All-In-One Monster Rides CV Tool










Sorry for the hard sell in the first post we make, but thought this might be of interest to you guys.


Thanks
Matt

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g'day matt,

thanks for the info.

any intention of doing them for the 95 series prado (if they are different to what you can already supply)

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yes I would like more info on these CV's, they look simillar to the 95 series, just need to see if the splines and shaft thickness and the length match up.

[brado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close brado]

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hey matt thanks for the info ,might just go the reco this time ,really want to get the lift done first $$$