4x4 CV Change, Bush Style, Real Life Conditions ** DIY **

[@chriscollison3136]

Good deal bro you just did something that 90% of humanity could not do and you did it with ease you ever get to the states and find yourself in North Idaho you got a cold beer and open garage anytime! Keep er rollin and stay safe!

[@blaksaksnz]

Awesome advice mate. Just doing one now . Didn't have to ratchet the hub away. Cheers

[@AaronOffroader]

Glad it helped, thanks mate

[@MrCrashnburn80]

Buddy your a genius. I gotta replace lower balljoint and was gonna go down the 'take everything off route' on my 2012 Hilux. Saw this vid and this is way easier and faster. Thank you.

[@homeland8765]

AWESOME job, out in the bush, Mate! Kudos to you. Very helpful tips, brother! Thanks for doing this vid!

[@bobwaller5939]

Loved your video. I carry a $2 tarp to put under any work I do in the bush so as greasy parts that drop stay dirt free and are easy to find. I also use a piece of ply as a jacking plate.

[@AaronOffroader]

Bob Waller yeah that is a good idea! I use my awning extension sometimes but dont really want that all greasy. So a $2 tarp would be perfect

[@Paiadakine]

Great tip

[@clayontwowheels2562]

Legendary work mate. I had a relatively basic idea with regards to changing out a CV on the prado. Your video definitely gives me more confidence now. Great tip with the strap 👍

[@br6145]

The idea of using a rag between jack and lca is genius. Will be using that concept in the future.

[@AaronOffroader]

Hahah. Thankyou! I just didnt want to die on set 🤣 Abit of rubber would be more ideal if you can throw abit in your toolbox 👍🏼

[@driftingcomo]

Yes!! More diy. Theres no diy vids for our model prados! Legend

[@AaronOffroader]

Cheers legend! Ive got a massive list of ideas to get through. I should start pumping them out 👌🏽 Did you have any special requests?

[@JasonfromBiripiCountry]

@@AaronOffroader just a heads up mate, I would've lowered the vehicle back onto tyre. Once tyre was pulled off, even put some maxtrax or timber to lift tyre up to side steps.

[@AaronOffroader]

Jason Currie Yeah, I agree. Would have been safer 👍🏼

[@fewfriesshort5593]

Top video. Whilst I own a Triton, there are a lot of good principles that can be applied. I love the ratchet off the scrub bar. Definitely gonna use that method. Keep up the good work!

[@AaronOffroader]

Thankyou. Awesome to hear youve still been able to take something from it. The idea only stemmed from me being lazy. Found an easier way to do it :) Happy travels mate 👍🏼

[@Wardropishh]

great tutorial man, love the tip with the strap, any other breakdown tutorials would be bloody grand!

[@butlerboyadventuresbba4090]

Not sure how I have missed your channel mate but found this episode looking for exactly that - CV bush repair. Awesome video and so pleased i have found your channel :) Looking at your thumbnails your gonna keep me entertained for months!!! Thanks so much in advance your a legend!!!

[@sahilthakur03]

No one makes such videos mate🤙 u got me hooked to the channel

[@chappysktichen1624]

Great video tip for others that haven't done this before be careful doing up nuts with the breaker bar seen in this video not recommended.

[@hotdog7988]

Fantastic, thanks for that, just about to change my CV's.

[@FreedomInMindtv]

Awesome video mate, very well done 👍🏻

[@BarkingSpiderXpeditions]

When's the other video of "just to get home" coming out? 🙂

[@ssusggus]

He never made it home

[@rp4b449]

Nice job. We need more DIY repair videos for Prados, the online repair manuals are a bit cryptic. I also have a 2018 Prado and was wondering what to do about a busted CV or wheel bearing ..... carry a spare assembly of course. By the way, you can get a split rubber CV boot from Ebay UK that will fit the 150, as a spare in case it gets torn in the bush.

[@panibe00]

using the winch in this DIY made me SUBSCRIBE - Im now going through more of your videos lol

[@AaronOffroader]

Hahahah awesome, i love using it. Well sometimes 🙊 I also like sending it up a track without winching too 🤣

[@VS-q]

Nice vid, mate. Can’t see the link to the second video “to get you home with a broken CV shaft”

[@17003719]

When's the other video coming for just getting home?

[@jonpearcey989]

Awesome video ! Please make more of this ! Dig the real world approach.

[@MrSpedkar]

Great video mate👌, just a quick one I cant find you other video about old cv just wanna to know how to fix that in emergency

[@livingthedream9400]

Great easy to understand video mate. Would like to see part 2.👍

[@neilw5198]

Great video, i have a 120 , nice suspension set up you have there.....dont forget to tell the guys to double check their diff oil level when they get back home. Subscribed.

[@AaronOffroader]

Yes of course! Good pick up 👍🏼 Thanks mate appreciate the support 🔥

[@robbie.agustin]

Well done! Very helpful! Where's the other video about cutting up the CV you took out?

[@AaronOffroader]

Never finished it and i do apologise mate. Just need to remove the shaft out of the equasion. Put both ends of the CV back in. Bolt the outer back in. Re tension the nut. Slip the inner one back in. The circlip should retain it enough to stay in without any drama.

[@robbie.agustin]

@@AaronOffroader thanks mate! What do you use to remove or cut the shaft when out in the bush? Will a hacksaw be enough?

[@Paiadakine]

Subscribed cause you’re repairing on the trail.

[@felixthecat1672]

We need the video of how to limp home with a busted CV!

[@imtheboss48]

Put it in 2wd and go home.

[@felixthecat1672]

@@imtheboss48 you can't you Muppet, the 150 series is all wheel drive

[@littleterror05]

@@felixthecat1672 just lock the centre transfer case and drive

[@dur8349]

Aaron, great vid, thanks for going to the effort of real world experience

[@AaronOffroader]

I feel it was worth the extra effort to give a different insight on how to tackle this type of situation 👍🏼

[@EpicDrivesWesternAustralia]

Awesome vid mate and envious of your mechanical knowledge. 👍

[@AaronOffroader]

Thankyou mate! I should certainly do some more i think 👌🏽 What would you suggest? :)

[@EpicDrivesWesternAustralia]

Aaron Offroader what about a vid on what spare parts you take with you?

[@Ausskip87]

Dude great video, and great tip about using ratchet strap

[@AaronOffroader]

Thanks man! Only found it to save myself from holding/lifting it (being lazy) haha.

[@TheJlmac]

Mate, that has got to be the easiest way I have ever seen to change a CV. Awesome work bruz

[@AaronOffroader]

Justin Mac thanks man! I agree :) i wonder why people dont do it this way haha

[@andylo4607]

Absolute legend mate. I was always have this fear I will snap my CV one day and have no idea what to do. Thanks for the well documented tutorial. Oh by the way, if I don't have a bush bar like you do, what would you recommend to do to winch the CV bit up?

[@mountainconstructions]

Great Video, well done and look at eh polish on that rig This is why i'm glad i have a Marks Part Time 4WD kit in mine, just disconnect the front and drive home as normal.

[@AaronOffroader]

Yeah that is definitely the go haha. Bloody CVs hey Shes looking clean here thats for sure 🙊

[@volcanic5187]

So with a Part Time Kit you can remove the CV or the front Tail Shaft and still drive with in a Full Time 4wd ?

[@ethanarnold5061]

Nice vid man, just have to have a laugh at saying there is so much grease changing this CV, when I changed mine on my ln65 lux, that's a lot of grease, would be a luxury having a cv this easy to change😂

[@AaronOffroader]

Haha yeah i was just trying to keep my sanity having a laugh as i cooked out in the sun hahahah. You are right but. They are bloody greasy haha

[@fozzy_che]

Nice vid! Love your rig. Sasha from Russia

[@AaronOffroader]

Hi there Sasha, Greatly appreciate the support 🔥

[@DonsShed]

Great video Aaron :) I LOVEEEEEE your car :) you've now got a new subscriber. I'm from Perth. Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

[@simonlivsey1210]

Nice one son ,made it look easy!

[@AaronOffroader]

Bit of a different technique for people to try 😁 Hope it helps 🙌🏼

[@tonesbones502]

Great vid, thanks. Quick question, when I see them changed on other vids often you will see the guy put grease on the end before he shoves it in. Is this necessary? I noticed you didn't bother.

[@pistolpeds]

How did you lock the rotor to crack the hub nut if the cv let go ? Did you have someone to stand on the foot brake ? Why did you not crack the hub nut when the tyre was on the ground ?

[@AaronOffroader]

Yeah doing it on the ground is definitely ideal. Just a stuff up on my behalf really. But you can put a strong screwdriver down ontop of the caliper. Into the brake disc vents. That will lock it solid in one direction. Or have someone on the brake like you said 👍🏼

[@lockwoodheavy4234]

Put a stick from brake pedal to front of seat

[@burnsie4x433]

Great video mate, will use this trick next time one goes

[@AaronOffroader]

Sweet man, makes it alot easier so hopefully it does work for you too 👌🏽

[@richardmcfarlane3274]

Great video champ wish I had the confidence to do shit like that,plenty more on repairs and maintenance please

[@alvaros.5219]

Sick truck mate! Fell in love with it

[@AaronOffroader]

Ive loved the opportunity to build it the way i want entirely! Next mods are practicality mods for more regular camping 🙌🏼👌🏽

[@felixthecat1672]

Fucking legend. I have a 150 series and am dreading the day I hear that snap when I'm out bush. Thanks for a great video. Subscribed!

[@chris.s1678]

Awesome vid bud. How goods the ratchet strap trick 👌 mint

[@AaronOffroader]

Maybe it was my laziness that came up with that one 🤣 but definitely shows a different way of tackling it 😁

[@sameeragayan9092]

This is awesome mate . I have a 150 and there is not much DIY videos out there for prados. Looking forward to more DIY videos. Also maybe a one with an oil change. (When u have the bash plates etc) , maybe most of the people know how to do it. But As a newbie for maintaining 4wds would be helpful to ppl like me)Thanks again for the great vid and keep’em coming 🚗👍

[@AaronOffroader]

Thankyou! Yes you are right. Theres not many on the Prado. Although i am a Heavy diesel mech by trade and work on 600T excavators ill try my best in getting some more automotive based vids out there! But everyones level of exposure is different so i dont have a problem covering some topics to get people started 👍🏼

[@frase1234]

Aaron Dude, Got any tips for a "Crank / No Start" situation ? Bastard 03 Prado sometimes does not want to play, then will start on like 4th or 5th attempt... Love Ya Work mate, G'Day from Maidstone Melbourne Victoria. Regards FRASE

[@imtheboss48]

Awesome rig mate!

[@AaronOffroader]

Thanks Oscar! Legend mate 😊

[@fredsy2560]

Awesome vid keep it up👍

[@overlandoffshore5260]

Hey mate when's part 2 coming?

[@Land_Cruiser_40]

10:22 You don't change the inner seal? You don't even clean the seal? Won't that keep leaking oil there? Cheers

[@and7976]

it will leak if you get dirt in there, it will not leak if it's clean or just has oil on it.

[@zelkodejanovic9122]

Good job mate!

[@AaronOffroader]

Thankyou Zelko, appreciate it mate :)

[@phs84]

Hi mate Great clip !!!!!! Very helpful Any chance you could do a clip on your king suspension

[@AaronOffroader]

Thankyou man, glad it helped. Put it this way. If i do a clip on my King suspension ill get in trouble. Its rubbish

[@galeriafuentes]

@@AaronOffroader rubbish in what manner? I'm researching my next suspension and was considering king for my GX460 USA version of the Prado 150

[@larrykay6606]

Good video if you happen to have a scrub bar.

[@AaronOffroader]

Larry Kay thankyou, can still lift and slide the Cv out and place back down. But of course i would use it because i have it 👍🏼

[@beglamourous]

Great vid.. thanks for sharing..

[@MS-ll9qb]

Great vid

[@miketyler4536]

Thx Aaron, that was helpful even though I have a Ford Expedition 👍

[@AaronOffroader]

Awesome, yeah its not nesserally targeted at Toyotas or even prados. Just gives people abit of an idea or different ways to tackle a bush breakdown like this one 👍🏼

[@miketyler4536]

Aaron Offroader biggest thing to do is take a deep breath and assess the situation

[@ianmoore4327]

Top vid. I have a 200 and always wondered how long the cv change over would take.

[@AaronOffroader]

Cheers man! Im glad i was able to help! 😁 You never know it might not be you but it might be a mate or family member that you can help out one day ✌🏼

[@jackconsy7105]

Good video Aaron keep em up 🤙🏼

[@AaronOffroader]

Cheers legend, will do 🤙🏼

[@jordomarkwick6843]

Awesome video bro keep it up 👌

[@AaronOffroader]

Cheers legend! Ive got a big list to get through. I should start pumping them out 👍🏼

[@geenev3]

Too good! Nice work!!!

[@AaronOffroader]

Thankyou! Appreciate it, hope it helps 👌🏽

[@ladyfingers6306]

Awesome vid mate, got a new sub for sure 👌🏽👌🏽

[@AaronOffroader]

Perfect mate, glad you enjoyed it! After the uptake on this one i must keep making them! Cheers, really appreciate it 😄

[@haydenfredrick8851]

great vid bud. what shocks and springs are you running and if needed what offset are your rims?

[@AaronOffroader]

Hayden Frederick 0 offset wheels. They were King Racing Shocks 2.5s but over the moon to do away with them in the new build. TJM XGS like a 3rd of the price and hasnt had 15 failures in 20,000kms 😬

[@yangliu4133]

what brand is your read bar??? it loook so good

[@greatnessjr5137]

Hey mate what size tyre you got ?

[@StubProductions]

Great video!

[@AaronOffroader]

Thanks Bob, glad you enjoyed it mate 😁

[@piercewright3811]

Where is the link to the other video?

[@diontwelve8467]

Good vid mate - thanks! What other spares do you suggest bringing for a Cape trip? I have a 2017 gxl. Cheers!

[@AaronOffroader]

Dion Twelve hey mate. Definitely sway bar links, an alternator. Ild also take belts. Couple spare fuses ect. Just tools to repair as you go.

[@diontwelve8467]

@@AaronOffroader - cheers mate

[@jacobsamson3641]

Recon the same tie down strap idea would work on a n70 hilux?

[@AaronOffroader]

Yeah it will, especially if you have scrub bars on it. 😃

[@joelfrancis5391]

Nice vid. Will this method work on a 120 series to?

[@AaronOffroader]

yeah it will :)

[@Kingjayz14]

Before you put the cap back on over the cv, do you need to put in any grease ?

[@AaronOffroader]

not really Jordan, a little on the spline just to stop corrosion. or even anti seize. the wheel bearings are sealed units. But on the back side make sure you do put some grease where the seal is on the CV :) Happy Days

[@SirDavothe2]

Do would wish you had a solid axel vehicle?

[@DIYIT13]

Good video love the ratchet strap idea. But you couldn't you just push the centre diff lock button and drive home even with a broken CV.? D

[@AaronOffroader]

Yes this is correct. Thats what i planned to cover in my other video! I must get that done 👍🏼

[@gasmanjc]

Just Found you , cant wait to see more prado vids

[@AaronOffroader]

Thanks man! Got heaps in the pipeline so i cant wait to catch up on it all :)

[@jasonoregan3661]

Great tutorial 👍 what brand CV did you put in?

[@AaronOffroader]

I was just using cheap auto parts ones. Wont use any other than genuine now though. Cheap ones only last a month or 2 under hard conds

[@7976ish]

Nice job thanks for the vid

[@blakedelprado1373]

Hey guys, I’ve just changed my CV now once I’ve put everything back together my CV/hub won’t spin the Cv is definitely in all the way.. any ideas of what could be the issue ?

[@TD79]

Good video mate 👌🏼

[@AaronOffroader]

Thanks man! Appreciate it 🙌🏼

[@patrickstaples7314]

great vid. Is it the same process for a 120

[@AaronOffroader]

Thanks mate, yeah it should be :)

[@Prodococo]

Nice video. A question regards to your front recovery points, do you use the factory tow points or after market one?

[@AaronOffroader]

Hi there. There are 2 built in 8 Tonne recovery points as part of the winch cradle itself. Thats a feature on the TJM T13 Outback bar 👍🏼

[@Prodococo]

Thanks :)@@AaronOffroader

[@rd2957]

Champion!

[@microscar]

Good shit mate +1 on more bush repair vids

[@AaronOffroader]

Cheers man! Stitched myself up by not taking much water over there with me. 35 degrees in direct sun haha. I just need to get more efficient with filming myself or find someone to assist 👍🏼

[@microscar]

@@AaronOffroader man I always got a carton of water in my forby, Its just as important as bringing tools and recovery gear, expecially if your by yourself. Never know how long you could be there for

[@the.magnus]

Love the colour mate! What colour is that

[@AaronOffroader]

Konig Peacock Black it is man 👍🏼

[@johnsipolis]

Well explained.

[@AaronOffroader]

Thanks John :) Glad you saw value in it 👌🏽

[@therealdjt532]

This guy knows his shit.

[@AaronOffroader]

Haha, i try to! Keen to get some more DIYs out though!

[@martadominguez2125]

Que modelo de llantas tienes montadas? Snorkel?

[@andyk5473]

Great video man. What mounts are you using for you iphone ipad

[@AaronOffroader]

Thankyou! Yeah the mounts featured in other videos are the Scroshe mag mounts. Off ebay they are under $30 delivered. Havent had a device fall off yet

[@ryanjones7235]

What size wheels and off set? What size tyre are you running mate?

[@hoaniwitana9759]

Hi mate if that was a hilux you could keep driving in 2 wheel drive because it's part time 4x4

[@hoaniwitana9759]

Do you or have you guys in AU had issues with DPF.

[@AaronOffroader]

Yes this is correct 👍🏼

[@AaronOffroader]

Yeah quite a few have had problems. I think its more the people who putt around and do short trips. Mine cops abit of a flogging so theres always plenty of heat to burn off properly 👍🏼

[@volcanic5187]

Good one man, nice tip using the ratchet strap, did you say that your sway bar broke ?

[@AaronOffroader]

Cheers man! I used to do it the other way. But this is heaps easier! Yeah ive been having so much trouble with these SuperPro Swaybar links. The threads arent long enough even without washers. I run loctite on them but it still pulls the threads off them!

[@aaronboyd7479]

Up the back off the pinnacle. Classic forby track. Not as good as sunny side

[@brocksinclair66]

cleanest example of a prado iv seen

[@AaronOffroader]

Thanks heaps legend! Yeah i love it, its my 3rd 150 prado now so im getting close to getting it right 🙊

[@lorrenwatson5942]

I wish they could make a stronger ifs cv my mates have this type of 4x4 or car and they snap all the time you may need more than one spare it let's the hole teem down.

[@andrewbastiaan5422]

Hey Aaron have followed your IG for a while now and love your content, finally got around to checking out your Channel and it’s awesome good work👍🏻 On a side not do you reckon 2015+ fortuner would have the same cv set up as a prado?

[@florinbaiduc]

Lock center diff, and it's gonna drive without a darn front CV.. eventually remove the other.

[@AaronOffroader]

florin baiduc yes very true! But you must install both ends of the CV! One to plug the Diff oil. Then other to hold the wheel on and wheel bearing together. You can remove the actual shaft by cutting the boots and dissasembling it! :) The shaft doesnt matter if its taken out, cut it in half if you have to.

[@florinbaiduc]

@@AaronOffroader true, it hasn't occurred to me. But it's doable nevertheless. Thanks for clarifying this!

[@AaronOffroader]

Thats what you want, Always a pleasure mate :) Have a good one!

[@shaddonaghue]

What brand cv are you using?

[@AaronOffroader]

Umm Kapsars i think. I havent properly sheared one yet. But i did destroy the inner joint completely on a genuine one. Just over extended a few of them. But shocks are destroked now

[@shaddonaghue]

Aaron Offroader do you have a diff drop. I have changed 2on my sons hilux . Both times on a steep track and using the winch to car like you explained, its a great idea. I also cut some dead tree as a jack stand. But not everyone has a chain saw. But you just gave me an idea on why his are breaking, maybe his shocks are overtraveling. Cheers and great video mate👍

[@naufalrf9679]

Thank you

[@ShoeysAdventures]

Great Vid as usual, How many CV's have you gone through? i've done 45'000km in mine and some very hard tracks and never had an issue, is this an issue from an extra high lift? what is causing it to break?

[@AaronOffroader]

Yeah i was originally supplied with shocks that were too long. I had to drive to brisbane for them to destroke them. I havent broke one since. Just this time the superpro swaybar link stripped again. And tore the boot all the way around. I prefer to just put a whole CV in it and be done with it. Im removing the swaybar from the front once again.

[@dannz1]

Legend!!!

[@mattluszczak6567]

If having to drive home with removed cv....: You will have to remove remove other cv. Ill explain why. To move off with missing cv you need to engage diff lock. Hence power will be going to front and rear differential. As the diff is now missing one side connection to ground it'll will be transmitting your full engines rpm through the satelite gears to the missing cv side! You will burn out your satelite gears or/and shims etc. Hence forth, solutution to running with missing cv is as follows. 1) Remove broken cv. Engage front difflock. Run vehicle without a centre difflock home. Plug hole in side of diff. Note if you have twin lockers you will need to switch your piping at the solenoids as arbs need rear locker on before front is engaged??? 2) remove both cvs and run home with centre difflock engaged. I imagine you would need to stop oil from coming out of the diff. Not sure how thats going to happen. 3) remove cv and front.propshaft. engage centre diff lock. 4)if having to travel home with missing cv its best to remove both cvs ad remove front prop. Run vehicle with centre diff lock engage. That way the front diff will be not turning. With some rags on the sides you shouldnt loose much oil or dirt entering diff... I think the main problem heading home without a cv in the diff is you destrying the diff and oil coming out. You need a solution to that. Reason for removing cv is it maybe super exploded or snapped . Best solution in my opinion is learn what how to swap your cvs in the field or run solid axle front end 4wd.

[@AaronOffroader]

Matt Luszczak hey man. I agree with most of this but the most important part has been missed. If you drive without the outer end of the CV in your wheel bearing will pull out of the housing and you will loose a wheel and probably crash. So if you have one busted CV ild rather risk the Diff Damage or take out the front driveshaft. What you do is cut the cv boots off the broken CV dissasembe it taking the middle shaft out of the CV leaving you with 2 seperate ends. Pull everything out of each end then install the ends back into the vehicle. One clips into the diff and stops any oil or contamination issues. And the other outer one holds the wheel bearing together. Assembly as normal (just with no Shaft or inner Bearings of CV) off you go safely 👍🏼

[@Wroeys4x4]

You reckon thats alot of grease aha, do a patrol or older cruiser cv. You gotta pack them badboys yaself. Easy as just messy

[@AaronOffroader]

Yeah to be honest ive never done a live axle front end. But just thinking about it sounds like that would be the case haha.