TrakMotive TO-8168 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left or Front Right

CV Axle Shaft for Toyota and Lexus Front Applications

TrakMotive TO-8168 is a new CV axle shaft for front driveline service on select Toyota and Lexus vehicles. It is built for direct replacement use on front left or front right positions where listed, with application coverage for Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Lexus GX470, and Lexus GX460.

Key Features

• Brand: TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft, part number TO-8168
• New construction for front axle replacement service
• Overall compressed length: 25.43 in. (646 mm)
• 30 inboard splines and 30 outboard splines
• Male inboard shaft connection with conventional outboard joint type
• Neoprene boot material for driveline protection
• Includes axle nut with hex head, cotter pin locking type, and M28 x 1.5 thread size
• ABS tone ring not included

Product Details

TrakMotive TO-8168 is a front CV axle shaft engineered for select Toyota and Lexus 4WD/AWD applications that use a 30-spline inboard and 30-spline outboard configuration. The axle is supplied new, measures 25.43 inches compressed, and uses a neoprene boot to help protect the joint assembly from road debris and moisture. The included axle nut features a 35 mm hex size, M28 x 1.5 thread, and cotter pin locking style. This part cross-references Cardone New 66-5235 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 2003-2020 Toyota 4Runner, front right; Fits 2003-2020 Toyota 4Runner, front left; Fits 2005-2020 Toyota Tacoma, front right; Fits 2005-2020 Toyota Tacoma, front left; Fits 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, front right; Fits 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, front left; Fits 2003-2009 Lexus GX470, front right; Fits 2003-2009 Lexus GX470, front left; Fits 2010-2019 Lexus GX460, front right; Fits 2010-2019 Lexus GX460, front left; Fits 2020-2023 Lexus GX460, front; Fits 2021-2023 Toyota 4Runner, front; and Fits 2021-2023 Toyota Tacoma, front.

Common Replacement Uses

• Front axle noise or vibration during acceleration
• Clicking or popping from a worn CV joint
• Torn or leaking CV boot service
• Axle shaft wear from high-mileage driveline use
• Front driveline repair after joint or spline damage

Installation Notes

Verify spline count, axle length, and position before installation. This axle uses a male inboard connection and a conventional outboard joint, so matching the original configuration is important for proper fitment. The axle nut is included; confirm the nut thread size and hex size against the vehicle specification before assembly. ABS tone ring is not included, and ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted by the vehicle listing.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive lists this CV axle shaft under a limited lifetime warranty and states that the company is ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified. Those quality systems support consistent manufacturing control for front axle replacement on Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Lexus GX470, and Lexus GX460 applications.