that "kinda" works...you are stuck with slightly weaker steering arms (smaller stud diameter, slightly smaller bolt pattern), much less aftermarket support for histeer (one source, IIRC), and the birfields from 76-78 are not the same as 79+, they are slightly longer and not as strong. BUT you...
in short, the minitruck disc brake conversion. The aftermarket kits from SOR/MAF leave you with your same useless birfs and spindles, the minitruck replaced those with something stronger and that will take a Smurf'd birf.
http://www.toyotasuperaxles.com
http://www.smurfields.com
http://www.cvunlimited.com
Yes, smurfing is a $40CAD plus shipping per birfield. GREAT price, I started cleaning up a pair last night, planning to send in tomorrow. Will use as spares for my Longfields.
The Smurfing process can likely...
I met/spoke with the supplier of the Newfield products this weekend. Had a discussion both Sat and Sun with a couple of the engineers. Appears that CV Unlimited has changed suppliers of this product in the past year. Also, this supplier has a new testing machine which will allow them to do...
Actually, I believe your choices are Newfields, Longfields, or Smurfields. IIRC, Marfields are simply rebadged from another vendor.
I shattered Newfields, but understand they have redone yet again for greater longevity. IMO, great product for those who run their rig as a daily/occasional...