anyone familiar with 80 front axle rebuild??? (1 Viewer)

[sweet trav]

Our lc has been sitting for about 11 months now with only a few starts and cruises around the block. Any exploring that we've done in the area has been with our 4runner or our fj but I'd really like to get the front axle rebuilt in the near future. I need to replace the seals at least on the front axle and maybe more (not familiar with the process yet).

Is anyone here knowledgeable and experienced about this process?

I know there are threads on this but I'd like to have a resource nearby that has experience in case an issue arises.

Thanks for any info!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

I'm not that close but was into 80-series axles about 3x a year for the last few years... I would be happy to help in any way I can. I will say that the write-ups in 80-Series Tech are very, very good and easy to follow.

 

[retrofive]

Times 2. I haven't done mine yet, but excellent write-ups and details in 80tech.

 

[mobydick]

Aren't the fronts basically the same as my 62..?? And if they are I can tell you that I.............don't know sheeeet about them except 2 things. #1) They are HEAVY and #2) These guys in the club love to fix other peoples problems !! You are in the right place. I am good for handing tools, positioning jack-stands, cracking open cold beverages and such. Also can make a decent burrito to keep the mechanics fully fueled and wrenching. Time for you to join the crowd and get some help solving your problems.

Make sure when they're done that they put oil inside before you hit the freeway!

 

[sweet trav]

Yeah, Ive been looking through the threads and videos. I'm sure I can do it but it's always good to have an experienced resource for any bumps in the process.

Thanks guys.

 

[retrofive]

Yeah, Ive been looking through the threads and videos. I'm sure I can do it but it's always good to have an experienced resource for any bumps in the process.

Thanks guys.

Glad to try and help, but time is lacking until Christmas is done.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

70% cleaning 10% proper tools 20% beer/FSM numbers....

The more beer, the fewer numbers you need....

 

[Kief]

Aren't the fronts basically the same as my 62..?? And if they are I can tell you that I.............don't know sheeeet about them except 2 things. #1) They are HEAVY and #2) These guys in the club love to fix other peoples problems !! You are in the right place. I am good for handing tools, positioning jack-stands, cracking open cold beverages and such. Also can make a decent burrito to keep the mechanics fully fueled and wrenching. Time for you to join the crowd and get some help solving your problems.

Make sure when they're done that they put oil inside before you hit the freeway!

I wouldn't say that I love to wrench on anyone's rig.. I like the end results. I also like to see people realize that they can fix their own rig and that if you are into off-roading it is wise to know your rig's mechanical condition and how things work. Preventive maintenance is a good way to get familiar with your rig and builds up your ability to fix things that go wrong out on the road/trail.
The front axle re-furb is a good investment- I'm way overdue on a couple rigs.. Sometimes the stock bearing s are fine and replacing with aftermarket low quality bearings is actually a down-grade from used OEM.. The trunion bearings usually are tired after 200k.. but not always. The non OEM kits with the OEM bearings are fine(temken?), Marlin crawler sells an axle seal that is reportedly better than OEM, I've never used one yet. The wipers are sometimes fine with a good cleaning as well..
If you aren't in a hurry you can pull it apart, mark location of parts and order parts as necessary or get the kit and just do it. Usually you don't need to reshim the trunion bearings so that part in the manual with the SST's (specialty tools) is not necessary.

 

[sweet trav]

I'm very familiar with turning a wrench, my family use to drag race so Ive pulled more engines/trannies than I can remember along with building engines. I've just been putting this off since I'm finishing up a masters degree and we have 2 little boys...needless to say, we're busy! But I'm gonna pull it into the garage tomorrow and get it on some jack stands.

 

[Russ in California]

What Jerod said.
Cleaning the bell was the hardest if it's not separated.
I've done mine several times. Kind of satisfying when you're done.
If you're not into thrashing yourself, you could try 'diss-assembly and clean' one day and 'reassemble' the next. Have all the torque values written down and handy. Plenty of rags/paper towels!

X2 on the Marlin Crawler tube seals. Certainly going to try these on the next job. Also going to try the Longfield one piece wipers. 1/2 the price and looks excellent.
Good luck,

 

[retrofive]

I've read mixed reviews on the Marlin seals for a 80. Not sure if it was operator error or not. Poke around in 80tech for details.

 

[sweet trav]

Well...

 

[retrofive]

Well...

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Don't forget blood and step6.

 

[ThreeEyedBandit]

Well...

Looks like you need more stuff in there to help. Maybe a bench with stuff piled on it? I keed, thats how I'd roll.

Also, there pretty straight forward but if you get lost I'd be more than happy to help.

Matt

 

[sweet trav]

Thanks! Yeah, i had to do the "quick" clean up job to get the lc in the garage, but it all fit back in there once i was done! . Had to get on the grill, it's our oldest sons third bday.