Birfield Elimination Kit

Flank · 06-03-08, 08:47 PM

For the good of the order...

I was doing some idle surfing on the web today looking at misc. cruiser stuff - and came across an article on a birf eliminator kit that essentially replaces a toyota birf with a stronger standard U joint setup.
Article was not written about cruisers, rather for 4 runners and P-ups.

Has anyone seen or experienced this setup for cruisers?

See article:
Birfield eliminator kit Install - Four Wheeler Magazine

slow91fj90 · 06-03-08, 08:54 PM

I think it might be better in a part time transfercase setup ( like the older mini trucks or early cruisers) but with full time in the 80's, I think the birfield would hold up better over time. Maybe if the vehicle was strickly a wheeler, I might consider it, but I think the price would scare me!!

ArmyFJ · 06-03-08, 09:18 PM

These kits have been discussed a lot in the 40 section: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...eld+eliminator

BLUF: They are not better.

jasonmt · 06-04-08, 12:06 PM

The 80 has different birfs and spindles that a mini truck/early cruiser so the birf eliminator kit meant for a mini truck/early cruiser will not work.

Anyhow, once Longfields etc. came out the birf eliminator kit became a also ran relegated to the back of the pack.

06-03-08, 08:47 PM	#1
Flank IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 105	Birfield Elimination Kit For the good of the order... I was doing some idle surfing on the web today looking at misc. cruiser stuff - and came across an article on a birf eliminator kit that essentially replaces a toyota birf with a stronger standard U joint setup. Article was not written about cruisers, rather for 4 runners and P-ups. Has anyone seen or experienced this setup for cruisers? See article: Birfield eliminator kit Install - Four Wheeler Magazine __________________ Flank "I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said 'I drank WHAT?' " "I still hate Commies - Even after they changed their name to Liberals" 95 Fzj80 - White, solid and stock for now...

06-03-08, 08:54 PM	#2
slow91fj90 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 286	I think it might be better in a part time transfercase setup ( like the older mini trucks or early cruisers) but with full time in the 80's, I think the birfield would hold up better over time. Maybe if the vehicle was strickly a wheeler, I might consider it, but I think the price would scare me!! __________________ 91 FJ80, 3" OME, 33 PROCOMP MUD TERRAINS, ARB, GARMIN-V, 4:56'S, T-MAXX 10,OOO,NOT LOCKED,MOBILE AIR-CARD.

06-03-08, 09:18 PM	#3
ArmyFJ IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Junction City, OR TLCA# 17652 Posts: 527	These kits have been discussed a lot in the 40 section: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...eld+eliminator BLUF: They are not better. __________________ Matthew For Sale: '91 FJ80 - 3FE, CDL 7 Pin Mod, Part Time, 6" Slee Lift, Slee HD Tie Rod and Drag Link, Aussie Locker RR, 37" Toyo M/Ts, ARB Front Bumper, Warn 10K, Ultimate Air Past Rigs: '75 FJ40 - 350 TPI, SM465, NP205, High Angle Driveline, Ford 9" w/ Detroit Locker RR, Front Disk Conversion, 4x4 Labs High Steer, 4 inch M.A.F. Lift, 35x12.50 MTRs

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06-04-08, 12:06 PM	#4
jasonmt IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edmonton/ Fort Mac. Posts: 384	The 80 has different birfs and spindles that a mini truck/early cruiser so the birf eliminator kit meant for a mini truck/early cruiser will not work. Anyhow, once Longfields etc. came out the birf eliminator kit became a also ran relegated to the back of the pack.