Birfield Rebuild on Disk Brake Converted '75 FJ55 (1 Viewer)

[120mm]

I went to check my front pumpkin for oil level last week and found birf soup.

As the title says, I have a '75 FJ55 with a Classic Cruisers disk brake conversion.

I see that most suppliers list a different kit for '75 and earlier drum brake axles and '76 and later disk brake axles.

My instinct is to order the earlier kit, but figured I would check with the IH8Mud brain trust to be sure I'm doing the right thing.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Is that disc conversion using OEM stuff or some aftermarket stuff?

I'm not familiar with the Classic Cruisers disc swap.


I would guess that if it an OEM conversion you would be able to use the later rebuild kit.

A quick phone call to @cruiseroutfit may be the best option.

 

[120mm]

Just got a response back from Classic Cruisers, and they state the post- 9/75 disk brake rebuild kit from Kurt is what I need. I'll report back if I have any issues.

 

[pb4ugo]

I think it depends on whether you have coarse or fine spline Birfields. You can easily check by pulling a lockout and looking at the end of the birf.

 

[120mm]

I'll do that later; I'm working a couple other projects right now.

The next deal is to determine if I should replace the wheel bearings "while I'm in there."

 

[jestlurnin]

I’ve done about 10 front axle rebuilds (absolutely not an expert) and I always replace wheel bearings while I’m in there. For me it’s always been a why the heck not situation. HTH