Looking to change out the CV axles

I can't believe how long this passenger side axle has lasted. Got the beast in 2019 and noticed the boot was ripped, anyway long story short she's still rolling but I'm finally getting to changing out the cv axle and thought I might as well do both. Any and all suggestions are welcome.

 

There's several YT vids. There seems to be 2 approaches but what worked for me was pulling the lower control arm way down. I actually hung a really heavy electric motor to it ('cause it was handy) and connected a ratchet strap to pull it down. This was on a lift, though

What I'd do now is knock out the studs at the diff and replace with bolts. You can also try to just re-use the studs or what I actually did was turn down the serrated portion that presses into the diff flanges so they now don't actually press in anymore......but you'd want access to a lathe for that

 

This is what I did. I knocked out the studs from the tulips on the diff I replaced them later with nuts, bolts, and lock washers. Then I removed the nuts and bolts that held the front diff to the frame. I lowered the diff with a jack and I was able to sneak out the axles without having to take off the spindle. While I was at it I replaced my drive flanges with manual locking hubs so I can preserve the cv joints.

 

I have only ever done old b series honda axles which are extremely easy. I just got a 92 4runner and the guy I bought it from threw in a new set of CV's. I pulled off the wheel and the axle is not a simple process. It seems like everyone tears up parts taking the end cap off on YouTube. Anyone got a specific good link that isn't banging with hammer and chisel. Everything is old and decrepit down there. Also no manual locking hubs.

 

Once the truck frame is supported on jack stands, you can jack up the LCA until the CV shaft is level. Turn the steering wheel a little and you can compress the CV joints by hand and it will clear the studs. You may have to rotate the tulip a little so the studs clear the CV, it is close but it will come out.
I remove the cap by using a large pair of Channel Locks. Grip the cap close to the hub with the handles away from the vehicle. Push down and pull up a few times and it should pop off.

 

How about trusted brands? Otherwise i was just going to order from partsgeek or something.

 

No recommendations on a brand, if the boot only has a small hole and still has grease inside, they are easy to rebuild, other than the mess…..