Offroad shop tore the boot on my right front axle while installing my new gears a few years ago and replaced it with an aftermarket brand. That aftermarket boot failed after about 2.5 years but my OEM axle on left still doing it's thing after 10 years. I would stick with OEM or at least OEM boot replacements if there's no problem with the OEM axle. 2015 SR5 Crew Max still going strong at 145K miles. Good luck with whatever you choose.

 

Thank you for the input, that was my main concern, quality wise what the best route is to go for.

 

Personally, I would stick with Toyota OEM for any component that requires precision tolerances or known-good materials quality and durability.
There are Toyota dealers that sell genuine parts with good discounts off MSRP, eg Sparks Toyota.

Serendipitously, I came across this video today from "Car Care Nut" youtube channel. He is an independent and respected Toyota/Lexus shop owner.

"We take a look at this beautiful 100 series Land Cruiser with a loud clunking sound that the recent owner assumed it was a transmission problem and was concerned
Turns out it was just an incorrect aftermarket axle that was causing the clunking. In this video we repair the issue and show you exactly how cheap quality parts cause issues in a car."

 

Why was the RF replaced? Were the boot(s) actually torn? I wouldn't replace the left unless there's reason to do so like obviously cracking boots. It'll be cheaper to buy OEM boot kits and install yourself.

You want TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) boots. Most aftermarket is neoprene which dries and cracks within 12 months around me

 

Why was the RF replaced? Were the boot(s) actually torn? I wouldn't replace the left unless there's reason to do so like obviously cracking boots. It'll be cheaper to buy OEM boot kits and install yourself.

You want TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) boots. Most aftermarket is neoprene which dries and cracks within 12 months around me

RF was replaced due to a constant vibration that was making the truck to lose the alignment constantly. That was a splitting hair situation with the dealership. It has been an issue since I purchased the truck, and finally had enough of it. I replaced inner and outer tie rods, wheel hubs and bearings, front shocks, stabilizer links. So that did not fix the vibration, then took to the dealership. Now the vibration is less but still doing it. I know is coming from the left side, and it seems that is a common issue with Tundras 2nd gen. I really don't know how to refurbish those cv axle, and for what I read, nobody is happy with rebuilds.

 

Also curious what symptoms have you installing the ECGS bushing? Do you have their puller for the 9" pig? Willing to provide dimensions of the threaded block? I want to build one.

 

I bought the whole set, but wanted to investigate more about the axle before launching full repair mode on the truck. I can send you the dims for the threaded block. If you are a cnc operator, trust that you will knock that thing out in minutes.

 

Call Lakeland Toyota (855) 411-7278. They’re a surplus parts supplier. Their prices are very good!

 

like how good my friend? Every dealer I called is charging arm and leg for it

 

The Dealer is usually the last guy on my list, after I've I've exhaust ALL my remedies, then I'll go to the Dealer. 🤪

 

I found a surplus parts Toyota Dealer in Lakeland Florida for my parts. I priced a tailgate damper here in Virginia Beach for my 2010 Tundra from two different stealers for the damper. One stealer wanted $180! The next stealer wanted $140. I called Lakeland Toyota. $116 including shipping. They are great and have fair prices.
If you call Lakeland Toyota, make sure you have your (ID) serial number handy because they will ask for that before they can quote to a price.