Will a FZJ80 rear axel fit an FJ80?

sicksixty · 03-27-08, 02:27 PM

Newbie question, but I was wondering is by switching to the FZJ80 axel on my FJ80 I could gain a floating rear axel and disc brakes. What do you think? I've priced some on car-part.com and used ones seems reasonable enough.

lt1fire · 03-27-08, 04:47 PM

I'm suprised that you haven't been bombarded with a bunch of "search" responses yet, as that is the normal answer here

anyway to answer your question it is yes and a few people on here have done it already.

cmadness · 03-27-08, 10:13 PM

Yes it will bolt right up. There may be a trick to making the e-brake work correctly but I don't know what it is. I'm sure it been covered before.

azzzuki · 03-27-08, 10:25 PM

Dont forget u will need 16" wheels to clear the brake rotors.
Maybe i should say that MOST 15" wheels wont fit.

Trailbus · 03-28-08, 12:14 AM

I am running a 94FF rear in my 91. Bolted right up but you need the FZJ E-Brake cable. I think the 91 cable was too long by a couple of inches.

sicksixty · 03-28-08, 12:56 PM

Thanks guys, I'm still getting aquainted with the search functions on here. Sorry for posting a thread that has already been discussed. I already have the 16" wheels off of a newer cruiser. So, that's taken care of. I just ordered my OME J front and rear springs yesterday, so I am about to tear it down and put 33" tires and the lift on. I thought that would be a good time to upgrade the rear axel to a full floater with disc brakes. I appreciate your opinions on this matter. Contrarry to what most people like. I prefer the old 2FE motor which is why I bought a 92 FJ80 I have two awesome FJ60 cruisers and I am a big believer in the 2F.

lt1fire · 03-28-08, 01:50 PM

pretty sure u mean 3fe ;-)

Tapage · 03-28-08, 03:12 PM

Did you even drive a 1FZ-FE . ?

Sure not that basic as 2F or 3F ( in the case of 80 series ) should be .. but sure much more powerfull.

03-27-08, 02:27 PM	#1
sicksixty IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 14	Will a FZJ80 rear axel fit an FJ80? Newbie question, but I was wondering is by switching to the FZJ80 axel on my FJ80 I could gain a floating rear axel and disc brakes. What do you think? I've priced some on car-part.com and used ones seems reasonable enough. __________________ 1985 Landcruiser FJ60 1987 Landcruiser FJ60 1987 4Runner 22RE 1992 Landcruiser FJ80 2005 Nissan Titan 2005 Mazda 6 (wife's car)

03-27-08, 04:47 PM	#2
lt1fire IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charlotte N.C. Posts: 623	I'm suprised that you haven't been bombarded with a bunch of "search" responses yet, as that is the normal answer here anyway to answer your question it is yes and a few people on here have done it already. __________________ 92 fj80: full 6 in slee lift, electric fans, 36" w/t custom sliders, custom front bumper

03-27-08, 10:13 PM	#3
cmadness IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17166 Posts: 170	Yes it will bolt right up. There may be a trick to making the e-brake work correctly but I don't know what it is. I'm sure it been covered before. __________________ '97 FZJ80 40th, 100k mi, Locked, ARB front bullbar w/ Warn M8000, Slee sliders, 285/75 AT's, Outback roofrack

03-27-08, 10:25 PM	#4
azzzuki IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FLagstaff Az. Elv.7000ft Posts: 156	Dont forget u will need 16" wheels to clear the brake rotors. Maybe i should say that MOST 15" wheels wont fit. __________________ 1991 fj80 4" lift , 35" bfg's, 5.29's.locked. 1997 LX450 ,wifes ride ,all stock.

03-28-08, 12:14 AM	#5
Trailbus IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mountain Home ID TLCA# 14666 Posts: 94	I am running a 94FF rear in my 91. Bolted right up but you need the FZJ E-Brake cable. I think the 91 cable was too long by a couple of inches. __________________ Greg '91 FJ80 315/75/16s, OME Heavy/Med lift, 2" Vorfab front spring plate spacers, Dual Batts, Tucked/toughened ARB Bull Bar, T-max 9000lb winch, Home brew rear bumper W/2 swingouts, Bored throttle body, '94 FF rear ARB'd axle, 100 Amp Delco Alternator conversion, Dual ODA Electric & Sanden

03-28-08, 12:56 PM	#6
sicksixty IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 14	Thanks guys, I'm still getting aquainted with the search functions on here. Sorry for posting a thread that has already been discussed. I already have the 16" wheels off of a newer cruiser. So, that's taken care of. I just ordered my OME J front and rear springs yesterday, so I am about to tear it down and put 33" tires and the lift on. I thought that would be a good time to upgrade the rear axel to a full floater with disc brakes. I appreciate your opinions on this matter. Contrarry to what most people like. I prefer the old 2FE motor which is why I bought a 92 FJ80 I have two awesome FJ60 cruisers and I am a big believer in the 2F. __________________ 1985 Landcruiser FJ60 1987 Landcruiser FJ60 1987 4Runner 22RE 1992 Landcruiser FJ80 2005 Nissan Titan 2005 Mazda 6 (wife's car)

03-28-08, 01:50 PM	#7
lt1fire IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charlotte N.C. Posts: 623	pretty sure u mean 3fe ;-)

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