Recent content by Rawling444

Naw - I was relieved however that the axle did not break as owner reported but someone was in that rear end and either spaced the circlip or other - not really sure but a very thorough inspection is in order. Bearings cooked, owner reports there was dif fluid in dif . . .

Bought it from the guy who brought it here from Venezuela - it has some issues -

Well, I am back and had some luck on my side. This pickup lost it's rear passenger side axle and when I went to the lot to pick it up, I was not crazy about dragging it backwards with my truck (with a skate of course) as it would involve a lot of angling and turns to get it situated for trailer...

Thanks all, slow and steady wins the race, my '93 cummins is quite heavy and those UHaul trailers seem quite beefy, will double check their axle weights, my understanding is the SWB 45's are in the 3500-4,000 lb range. My truck is wired for trailer electric brakes which will be a big help -wish...

it appears I can use a UHaul car hauler with my new to me ‘83 FJ45? Has anyone done this? Unfortunately I need to make a skate as pass rear axle tire missing so will need to winch up and secure. Wheelbase and weight should be about right for the U-Haul- going to tow with my ‘93 Dodge Cummins...