I’ve been researching replacement CV axles and have found several references to the fact that ‘94-’96 3.5 DOHC SRs, and possibly ‘97-’98 3.5 SOHC SRs, have stronger 100mm CV axles vs the more common 95mm Montero/Montero Sport CV axles and can be run with minimal modifications:
https://expeditionportal.com/forum/...e-cv-joint-compatibility-1995-to-2000.192568/
https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/montero-buyers-guide.157835/page-2
https://forum.adventuredrivendesign.com/index.php?topic=235.0
I’m a bit uncertain about what the 95mm vs 100mm measurement actually refers to on the CV axle. Can anyone confirm the picture below represents where that measurement is taken so that CV axles in the junkyard can be positively identified via something other than their year/engine/trim combination, in case they’ve been replaced at some point?
If the picture above is inaccurate, can someone provide a picture or drawing demonstrating where the measurement should be taken?
It seems that in order to be run on the passenger side, the 4 holes of the flange must be ovalized to fit the 4 mounting bolts. While I’m sure doing so is plenty strong, would it be possible to swap the cups w/flanges between 95mm and 100mm CV axles to avoid having to modify the 4 holes to make them fit, as these pics from ADD suggest?
I’ve also found that Milner, in the UK, offers upgraded polyurethane replacement CV boots. Since I’ll be rebuilding and rebooting any axles I pull out of a junkyard anyway, they seem like a good bit of insurance. Does anyone have any experience with them?
https://www.milneroffroad.com/mitsu...e-shaft-cv-boot-polyurethane-innerouter-front
For posterity’s sake, here’s a tidy tutorial outlining the removal, rebuilding/rebooting, and installation process for CV axles:
http://www.4x4wire.com/mitsubishi/tech/inner_cv/
As always, thanks in advance, I appreciate any and all info and help.
https://expeditionportal.com/forum/...e-cv-joint-compatibility-1995-to-2000.192568/
https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/montero-buyers-guide.157835/page-2
https://forum.adventuredrivendesign.com/index.php?topic=235.0
I’m a bit uncertain about what the 95mm vs 100mm measurement actually refers to on the CV axle. Can anyone confirm the picture below represents where that measurement is taken so that CV axles in the junkyard can be positively identified via something other than their year/engine/trim combination, in case they’ve been replaced at some point?
If the picture above is inaccurate, can someone provide a picture or drawing demonstrating where the measurement should be taken?
It seems that in order to be run on the passenger side, the 4 holes of the flange must be ovalized to fit the 4 mounting bolts. While I’m sure doing so is plenty strong, would it be possible to swap the cups w/flanges between 95mm and 100mm CV axles to avoid having to modify the 4 holes to make them fit, as these pics from ADD suggest?
I’ve also found that Milner, in the UK, offers upgraded polyurethane replacement CV boots. Since I’ll be rebuilding and rebooting any axles I pull out of a junkyard anyway, they seem like a good bit of insurance. Does anyone have any experience with them?
https://www.milneroffroad.com/mitsu...e-shaft-cv-boot-polyurethane-innerouter-front
For posterity’s sake, here’s a tidy tutorial outlining the removal, rebuilding/rebooting, and installation process for CV axles:
http://www.4x4wire.com/mitsubishi/tech/inner_cv/
As always, thanks in advance, I appreciate any and all info and help.
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