I've decided to compile information from my steering swap into a thread rather than just pictures in my build thread.
I'm not going to claim to have the best way, but this is what I've done. This swap is basically the same as a 60, 70, or 80 steering box swap. I'll start by saying the...
I did a disc swap on my '73 FJ40 and I picked up a couple knuckle arms at a swap meet. It wasn't until I got the knuckle arms all cleaned up and painted that I noticed that they had different hole diameters for the tie rid ends. I guess there are different TRE's with large and small diameter...
After doing birfields, I also replaced the TREs now Ive been gearing up for a long distance road trip so Birfields drove it fine, replaced TRTEs and now it pulls to passenger a bit. BUT to be safe I rechecked wheel bearings and they seems good to go. ALL KOYO bearing and races.
The truck didnt move counted the threads put them back exactly the same now shes pulling to passenger whilst driving.alignment?? Tough to find anyone dumb enough to work on her let alone align 37s nittos, and yes I regret them and will be going to 35s. after road trip
Looking to borrow a TRE reamer that will work with FJ80 tie Rod ends.
I am in the process of a Saginaw conversion and would like to use FJ80 Rod ends on both sides of the drag link.
Currently my pitman arm taper is smaller than the FJ80 taper.
Anyone willing to loan their reamer will...
Looking for an old worn out pair of FJ80 TRE's.
I am planning on welding in some bungs into DOM tubing and want to use these as a sacrificial piece.
Thanks
Steve