What to do When You BREAK Your CV or Tie-Rod OffRoad!

[@farookismail6470]

Love the videos. Just a question, In the video is says to just leave the inside part in the diff and bolt everything back together without the outer end if you don't have a spare cv. Is that correct? I thought you needed to bolt something in the outer end as its a sealed bearing and needs something to hold it together

[@OverlandOutfitters]

completely right, and I totally forgot to mention this in the video.

[@steveeichelberger806]

I came to ask the same thing! Can you pull the axle out of both CV’s, reinstall the CV, and be good?

[@JaredBusch]

@@OverlandOutfitters so what needs to be bolted to the outer end?

[@braedenhitchcock7266]

​@@steveeichelberger806 Yes, that would be perfect! It can be very difficult to get the outer off, so you may have to cut the axle or carry a spare outer.

[@braedenhitchcock7266]

@@JaredBusch ​ You would usually use the outer stub shaft from the CV, but it can be difficult to get off, so you can either get a spare outer, or cut the axle.

[@mattgray1442]

Really enjoyed the video! Very helpful for someone with minimal mechanical knowledge like myself. I hope I never need to do this on the trail, but i'm glad to have a basic understanding of what needs to be done.

[@Bandit_Runner_TV]

Keep these coming! Great video, nice to watch something you can actually learn from... without all the time-wasting fluff that’s usually found.

[@nikkisun5546]

The production on these vids are not only helpful but so well lit. Nice to able to see wheat you guys are actually doing.

[@camb565]

Great video guys, easy to understand and very informative. Please keep the trail fix videos coming. Heading to watch your trail tools video now!!

[@barrettgoes6882]

Little trick for the axle nut if you're alone, take the center cap off your rim and put it back on with a couple of lugs, set it back down, and break the nut free.

[@OutdoorAuto]

Really like your videos... so straight forward.

[@canyonoverland5003]

I'll be back to watch this later because, ironically, I have to resolve a technical issue with my Tacoma. Thumbs up till I get back :)

[@timdavenport2943]

Keep the DIY trail or shop fixes coming.

[@WK2299]

Hi!! I will download this video in my Ipad in case something on my 4Runner breaks. Thank you very much!! All is good for the CV parts. I understood it all. I assume we need to only drive in 2wd after we remove it if we dont have a spare? I'm not very good in mechanics.... if we don't have a spare Tie-Rod on the trail what are my options and what did I need to do? Thank you very much for this video

[@OverlandOutfitters]

I would recommend carrying a spare inner tie rod at least, as they are very difficult to fix even to limp out without a field welder. Easiest and cheapest solution, just buy one!

[@northernfocuscreative-nfc-2511]

Great trail fix tips, keep these coming 👌🏻

[@scubbarookie]

Thank you for the tips! New subscriber. I appreciate the details! 👍

[@matthewlewington2470]

That was some really good info to know

[@HaugenDustin]

This video made me subscribe. Need more of these trail fix videos out there. Thanks!!

[@johngray9702]

Thank you for your video.

[@vicroams]

Great content guys. Y’all definitely make it look easy!

[@g.fortin3228]

This is a great and helpful video !! Thank you. Subbed !

[@terryzanger7152]

Any good ideas for a bish fix on a broken sheated off billy on the front coil over?

[@ajdu5390]

Thank you for this video!! Very, very informative!

[@AdventureSquadOverland]

Great video! Are the inner and outer tie rods interchangeable for driver and passenger sides?

[@OverlandOutfitters]

depends on the vehicle, but 2-3 gen tacoma, 4-5g 4runner and fj cruiser, yes

[@cmoreoverland6739]

This is really good stuff. Thanks

[@toekneeliver]

Should I remove the CV axle if I need to drive on it more or can I leave it in ?

[@OverlandOutfitters]

Depends on how broken it is! If it's completely snapped, you definitely need to remove it or it will flail around and cause a lot more damage

[@mikegoolsby2731]

Great video

[@JeffButcherDP]

Thank you for this!

[@patrickkelly9721]

Thank you

[@KICROKS86]

super cool video thanks ! do u have any recommendations for larger tie rods ?

[@KICROKS86]

or axels?

[@OverlandOutfitters]

@@KICROKS86 you can get stronger axles from RCV but they use the oem CV joints. JD Fabrication is the only company offering upgraded 934 CV's that I know of. For tie rods, if you want stronger, you have to do some pretty serious upgrades. Otherwise, just carry a spare. I keep one of my old ones that had some play in my truck as a spare

[@jeffgow9203]

I had heard if you plan to drive without the cv axle you need both sides, i read the outer cv is what holds the hub together. Is this true?

[@OverlandOutfitters]

It is true and I somehow forgot to mention it in the video. I did pin a comment at the top about that.

[@JMNDZA]

Here I am wondering why I keep rubbing off-road even after a lift. Thanks! Lol

[@aznb0iyz2]

is he saying if i snap a cv and dont have one i can rip out the broken cv and leave the plug and drive?

[@OverlandOutfitters]

You can leave the plug in the diff, and you also need to make sure you leave the outer shaft with the nut in the wheel bearing. The axle and CV joints themselves can be removed.

[@VincentShumai]

What size pipe wrench is that? Would a large pair of channellocks work?

[@4xhoser]

Looks like a 10 or 12" but anything that can get enough grip will work

[@OverlandOutfitters]

Yeah I'm not sure off the top of my head! The tie rod isn't on there super tight though, but I find any kind of "mid size" pipe wrench works great. Even a small one would do the trick

[@JEY-dv5nz]

U neeed more subs

[@OverlandOutfitters]

Thanks! Fingers crossed!!!

[@eluv201]

You rock man🫡

[@albetherechillin]

❤❤❤

[@timdavenport2943]

Keep the DIY trail or shop fixes coming.