one of the big differences between the lc and the gx is the type of cv axle on each one
The lc comes with tripod design that limits articulation but is stronger, more serviceable , and doesn’t seize when breaks
The gx comes with rzeppa joints that can handle more articulation due to more angular freedom. And much preferable if you are lifting the truck
Interestingly all offroad oriented versions of toyota , Tacoma and 4Runner included are equipped with rzeppa except the lc .
The link below shows a lifted lc that broke cv ball case on a seemingly simple portion of the trail .
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This article provides good information of differences in two designs
The lc comes with tripod design that limits articulation but is stronger, more serviceable , and doesn’t seize when breaks
The gx comes with rzeppa joints that can handle more articulation due to more angular freedom. And much preferable if you are lifting the truck
Interestingly all offroad oriented versions of toyota , Tacoma and 4Runner included are equipped with rzeppa except the lc .
The link below shows a lifted lc that broke cv ball case on a seemingly simple portion of the trail .
Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series | Looks like CBI Off Road with what I think Peak Suspension had a front CV axle on the trail | Facebook
Looks like CBI Off Road with what I think Peak Suspension had a front CV axle on the trail. Wonder if there is a bad batch of CVs out there? I take mine off road with 34s on stock suspension and get...
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This article provides good information of differences in two designs
Blog tripod vs. Rzeppa joint – KMP Drivetrain Solutions
n this blog, we would like to talk about the difference between the regular, ball-type CV-joints used in most passenger cars and the tripod joints that we use in our driveshafts.
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