[fj40charles]

Originally Posted by Domek

I will have to shave the 14 bolt a lil' more this weekend since I am working on pinion seal (it leaks) and my rear driveshaft, which I broke.

My front axel it's bone stock and prolly the original internals since 1979, and it's a live, a lil' loosy on the gears, but works.

My alternatives are the ones mentioned above. What I understans is that all the options are not strong enough on a stock form.

All those options have to be upgraded in order to last longer, not to mention the weight added if the D60 goes under.

So how does the weight of the dana 60 compares to the FJ40 and FJ 60 axel?

I am planning of upgrading my tires to 40's or 39's

Domek,

I would replace the pinion yoke and go with some 1350 or larger ujoints on your driveshaft.

I would not worry about he weight of D60 in the front. I like the idea of having unsprung weight in the front.
I'm guessing the D60 will weigh around 500 lbs. Probably 2x the weight of Cruiser axle.

Charles

[Domek]

Originally Posted by fj40charles

Domek,

I would replace the pinion yoke and go with some 1350 or larger ujoints on your driveshaft.

I would not worry about he weight of D60 in the front. I like the idea of having unsprung weight in the front.
I'm guessing the D60 will weigh around 500 lbs. Probably 2x the weight of Cruiser axle.

Charles

I am already doing the 1350 slip yoke on my rear d-shaft and I am working an idea for my front d-shaft too.

Some how I keep reading that the front axels of LC's does not break as much as the rear w/ the upgraded parts.

I really don't want my truck to be a heavy weight either, since I haul my junk for long ass trips just to wheel.

I am trying to keep all factors in mine, durabilty, weight, width, looks and available parts.

that's one of my dislikes about the Cruiser axels. down here there aren't many parts available in the parts store much less in the junkyard.

My truck looks funny right now w/ the wide ass and narrow front.

The D60 in my opinion is too heavy and expensive in a stock form, Once we get one, we need to upgrade to the HD stuff for them, not to mention making it fit under the truck.

I'll keep an eye on this thread

[fj40charles]

Originally Posted by Domek

The D60 in my opinion is too heavy and expensive in a stock form, Once we get one, we need to upgrade to the HD stuff for them, not to mention making it fit under the truck.

I'll keep an eye on this thread

I think the cost will be close by the time you upgrade the inner/outer axles, hubs, knuckles, etc.,

Get a used D60 and go through it. Get some 4340 CrMo axles (Alloy USA or Yukons) and cut down the long side to make it about 65" wide (WMS to WMS).

Making it fit under the truck will be little problem if you don't have the equipment and/or fab skills.

Weight of the D60 is a non issue and should not be considered for decision making purposes IMHO.

Also, you could sell your FJ40 axles for around $500 to help pay for the D60.

What gears are you running in the 14 bolt?

[Domek]

Originally Posted by fj40charles

I think the cost will be close by the time you upgrade the inner/outer axles, hubs, knuckles, etc.,

Get a used D60 and go through it. Get some 4340 CrMo axles (Alloy USA or Yukons) and cut down the long side to make it about 65" wide (WMS to WMS).

Making it fit under the truck will be little problem if you don't have the equipment and/or fab skills.

Weight of the D60 is a non issue and should not be considered for decision making purposes IMHO.

Also, you could sell your FJ40 axles for around $500 to help pay for the D60.

What gears are you running in the 14 bolt?

I got 4.10 since my truck stilland will be driven on the streets.
Some time next year I'll be buying lower gear for the axels or a t-case lo max 205 or an atlas depend on the $$$$

I am on the look out for D60, waiting for cheap one!