DIY CV and Swivel Hub Rebuild Thread

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey. I am wanting to do this rebuild in the next few months. What are good brands of kits to get and where to get them.
Been looking on ebay, are the drivetech 4x4 ones any good. They use the toyo bearings.

Hi mate, i like the Terrain Tamer Kit personally but as long as the kit you buy has ALL the parts you need then go for it. i'd recommend installing wheel bearings while your there too for sure.

Great thread thanks for all the pics & build tips.
This thread will give many confidence to tackle this job.
Its not a hard job just time consuming agree some tools and patience is needed.
Not being picky,(did I miss something) the swivel preload check is done before the rear wiper seals are fitted correct ?.
Again, great pics n thread.

Now I've read whole thread I see you go by feel,ok.
When I did it the first time I did the same used original shims nice n smooth, but thought what the heck, check it any way.
It was out and needed adjusting, so long ago cant remember how much but it was to loose.
I think you've done a fantastic job, just putting it out there.
I always read your input and consider your advice invaluable.

Cheers Robo, yeah to be honest i just do the tension for the king pin bearing by feel. Not ideal, most comments you read online say refit the existing spacers back where they came from, I can clearly see the floors in this argument but do it anyway. As an exercise i should certainly set up the spring rate checker as described in the Manual and see where it all sits for sure. Have you by chance got any pics of when you did your check? keen to see how you did it.

Cheers MR