Is the OEM starter rebuildable?

[RonJon5406]

Sorry if this has been asked before but it’d be really cool to rebuild my old oem and have it as a nice spare. Thanks

 

[bobthetj03]

Yes, it is. Had mine rebuilt by a shop that specializes in that sort of thing. New brushes, bendix, bushings.

 

[RonJon5406]

Yes, it is. Had mine rebuilt by a shop that specializes in that sort of thing. New brushes, bendix, bushings.

Is there any kit you can buy that’s DIY ?

 

[Chris]

Indeed it is. You can take it to any shop that rebuilds starters and they will do it for you for a pretty good cost.

Not sure of any "kits" though.

 

[TJ4Jim]

Is there any kit you can buy that’s DIY ?

Not really a DIY project as there is machinery/tooling involved. The shop I have used turns the armature.

 

[Earl B]

You have to cut the brass on a lathe for the new brushes to seat correctly. To put new brushes on a unturned armature you would have to sand the outside of the brushes to fit the bowl of the brass stacks.

 

[RonJon5406]

Dang this is a shame. My tacoma had a trail rebuildable starter with a 12$ kit