I have the old bearings and they do not fit on the race either. Bearing and race were in the same box and I believe the race was inserted into the bearing when I opened the box. Have a request with bearing MFR for the min/max shaft diameter required for the inner race. With that information I...
So i tore down my axle to blast, paint and replace bearings and seals, It is a 72 non floater axle. Installed new KOYO bearings and after the inner races were pressed onto the axle shafts the bearings no longer fit over the inner race on the axle. If anyone has run into this and has a solution...
Thanks for the advice. I will probably replace the springs with a 4" lift anyway since I don't know what I have and move the bump stops. The build is for my wife so it will likely never see much off roading.
It doesn't have a body lift now, first thing I removed. I've replaced pretty much all the sheet metal except for the cowl. Just now getting to mock up all the drive train.
I have a 72 fj40 project that I've had for about four years. Things have gotten in the way but looks like I am finally getting back on it. It appears to have some lift with a front shackle reversal but I have no idea how much lift it is. If anyone has a known lift on their 40 that wouldnt mind...
He is going to send me as many pictures as I want. I just don't like hounding people on Facebook asking questions unless I know I'm serious. I know what to look for but as you said you don't really know until you see it in person. I don't know anyone in the are so if the pictures look good I...
I hope this is in the right place. I don't think I have posted on here but one time. I have been occasionally looking for a hard top for my 72 fj40 project and have found one 8 hours away but he doesn't know what year it is. Can I somehow identify the year from pictures? I've had this project...