BJ70 Steering shaft U-Joint replacement - FYI

[David*BJ70]

During some winter maintenance, I found that the u-joint of the ''shaft assy, steering intermediate NO.2 (45260-60050)'' was seriously worn.

After some WEB search, I quickly found that the u-joint was not available, alone. Only the purchase of the new shaft at Toyota could provide this new u-joint.

In addition, this piece is unique to the BJ70... in north america.

So I removed the u-joint from the shaft and shopped a new u-joint.

So here, for your information, the characteristics of the new u-joint... +/- 50$

Hope that help!

 

[AlbertoSD]

Great information, David!

Thanks for posting it.

-Alberto

 

[landcruiser888]

Where can i buy this brand? Im looking for this u joint also for my 70.

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

How many kms did it take to wear the u-joint out.

 

[cult45]

What kind of weather do you have that pits the u-joint like that???

 

[jimy2]

That's some serious pitting

 

[roscoFJ73]

I wonder if the whole shaft could be replaced with aN australian or JDM shaft?

Not only is it pitted,but the yokes are flared apart.

 

[David*BJ70]

Where can i buy this brand? Im looking for this u joint also for my 70.

I can't help you to narrow your search.

I just bring the old one the the u-joint shop and voilà ! Try with dimession on the box.

 

[landcruiser888]

Thanks,