Disk brake conversion using FJ60 parts - Tucson Az (1 Viewer)

[Alex Waddell]

I am doing a disk brake conversion on my 1968 FJ40 using parts I pulled from a 1987 FJ60.
Currently planning to use the FJ60 tie rod since it is larger but I will need to shorten it.
I am looking for a shop that can do the work or find a used or an off the shelf tie rod tube already shortened.
The threads seem to be 23mm OD with a 1.5mm thread pitch right & left hand.
Does anyone know of a shop in my area that can do the work or know where I could buy an already modified one?
And if anyone has done this mod already, what was your tie rod tube length after modification?

 

[Garrissey]

You should hit up the good guys at Copper State Cruisers club.

 

[3_puppies]

1968 front axle? are you sure it is a birfield axle? not ball and claw?

 

[Living in the Past]

1968 front axle? are you sure it is a birfield axle? not ball and claw?

He didn't mention it but he has a seventies front axle housing. He is not going with the ball and claw housing.

 

[Alex Waddell]

1968 front axle? are you sure it is a birfield axle? not ball and claw?

As "Living in the Past" said, I am building up a new fine spline front axle with a mid to late 70's axle tube.
I will check with the Copper State Cruisers club.

I will be interested in selling my course spline front and rear axles if anyone is interested in them.