I've been reading as much as I can about the options that I have for my Cruiser project. I have a 5.3L Vortec with a 4L60E trans (2WD) that I will be packaging into my '79 FJ40.
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Here's what I have been considering:
1) Change the rear axle to a center diff. I'm not too concerned about having front drive since this FJ40 will be my daily driver, on road use only.
2) Purchase an AA adapter for trans to transfer case and keep the rear LC axle. I have some reluctancy about having to have someone put in a new output shaft just so I can use the adapter. The engine and trans combo has about 10 minutes on it, so I don't want to compromise the powertrain.
I know money will be flying either way. At this point I am only concerned about packaging and the cash that it is going to demand. $800 or more bucks seems like a whole lot of money for an adapter. Then again, that's what it might cost me to get an axle to work in the rig. I see there are a lot of options from the tech links section, I'd probably be happy with the cheapest or easiest to get.
Which way would you go?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks
???
Here's what I have been considering:
1) Change the rear axle to a center diff. I'm not too concerned about having front drive since this FJ40 will be my daily driver, on road use only.
2) Purchase an AA adapter for trans to transfer case and keep the rear LC axle. I have some reluctancy about having to have someone put in a new output shaft just so I can use the adapter. The engine and trans combo has about 10 minutes on it, so I don't want to compromise the powertrain.
I know money will be flying either way. At this point I am only concerned about packaging and the cash that it is going to demand. $800 or more bucks seems like a whole lot of money for an adapter. Then again, that's what it might cost me to get an axle to work in the rig. I see there are a lot of options from the tech links section, I'd probably be happy with the cheapest or easiest to get.
Which way would you go?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks