Axle replacement.

[markgw83]

Hi all,
I am the proud owner of a 1977 SWB FJ40 (in Australia).
Currently doing a bit of work to get it back on the road...

Now, this may seem like a silly question but given the broad compatibility of so many factory and aftermarket parts, I thought I should ask anyway....

Without modifications, can I use FF rear axles intended for use in 1979-84 FJ40 models in my 1977 model?

If I can use them, then great!! Otherwise I'll be paying up for some locally supplied Nitro Gear FF axles.

Look forward to your wise advice.

THANKS!!!
MARK

 

[markgw83]

BTW... this is my car.

 

[65swb45]

IF your market was spec'd like the US market, you could have axles with the higher 3:70 ratio, so that would be the first and most critical thing to check.

Second would be to consider the difference in the e-brake assemblies between the years.

Flanges and WMS should be the same.

Best

Mark A.