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fj55 axle conversions to Fj60 HELP (1 Viewer)
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WarDamnEagle
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I am not sure I am following what is installed - there is a front shackle reversal, but it doesn't look like the mounts were outboarded; it also doesn't look like the axle perches were altered either(?) Maybe I am missing something, I seem to be having a dense morning...
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I have no clue what they did. I may just have to start over.
Well, like was suggested before, I'd replace the bushings, drive it and see if you like it, have any concerns and go from there - it is interesting though
I noticed that the leaf pack has a clip that looks like its been opened and not fully closed - so leafs could have been added or removed from that pack. I also wonder if you don't in fact have original axles, or, if its an earlier truck post 1975+ 40/55 disc axles.
I noticed that the leaf pack has a clip that looks like its been opened and not fully closed - so leafs could have been added or removed from that pack. I also wonder if you don't in fact have original axles, or, if its an earlier truck post 1975+ 40/55 disc axles.
RUSH55
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Man, that is some sh*t right there. Doesnāt even make sense to me.
Doesnāt look like the perches have been changed (driver front). Doesnāt even look like the hangers were outboarded. Looks a lot like @gonzopancho ās rig when he first got it.
If I were you Iād take it to a competent fabricator and have that junk hacked off and start over.
Doesnāt look like the perches have been changed (driver front). Doesnāt even look like the hangers were outboarded. Looks a lot like @gonzopancho ās rig when he first got it.
If I were you Iād take it to a competent fabricator and have that junk hacked off and start over.
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good information
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Soon! I wouldn't trust them welds 
. Didnt want to Bum you out but they look 
and Gumballs!!
. Didnt want to Bum you out but they look and Gumballs!!
gonzopancho
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Agree, but it was like that when @Cruiser Innovations got it, not when I got it. He fixed those bits. Not me. I actually have those fj55 axles still (with the perches setup for SOA) if someone wants them.
Actually, mine looked worse in 2012 (I didnāt own it then.)
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RUSH55
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Agree, but it was like that when @Cruiser Innovations got it, not when I got it. He fixed those bits. Not me. I actually have those fj55 axles still (with the perches setup for SOA) if someone wants them.
Actually, mine looked worse in 2012 (I didnāt own it then.)
74' FJ55 Build...
I bought this 74' FJ55 wagon about 8 months ago with the intent of building it for my family and I.... This is my first FJ55 Wagon build so please go easy on me...
Yes, thanks for that correction. For some reason I was thinking Cruiser Innovations did that work for you. Itās been a couple days since Iāve scrolled through that thread.
Just go back to 55 axles and a proper 55 lift kit.
That looks better and proper on a 55.
60 axles push the tires out past the fenders....not a good look.
That looks better and proper on a 55.
60 axles push the tires out past the fenders....not a good look.
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Man I miss a day on the forum and it blows up. Just to second what has been said, that looks rough. Stock 55 axles with the OME lift that @cruiseroutfit sells is what I used on my truck. You do have to move the rear spring hangers back a couple inches which probably won't be an issue if yours are hacked up anyway.
gonzopancho
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Two owners between Cruiser Innovations and me.
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Looking for a rear a fj55 rear sway bar if anyone knows someone. Thanks so much.
I have one you could have. I'm in So cal(Lake Arrowhead). If you need it shipped cover shipping and it's yours.
gonzopancho
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IMO, depends on how much lift.
Howdy,
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I have 1.5ā difference on each side from my Fj62 springs to the fj55 leaf spring hangars on my frameā¦ I really need to learn how this is done..
Thank you
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Im in the process of putting fj62 axles under my pig. How do guys get away without outboards on the rear axle?
I have 1.5ā difference on each side from my Fj62 springs to the fj55 leaf spring hangars on my frameā¦ I really need to learn how this is done..
Thank you
RUSH55
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On the rear if you donāt want to outboard the spring hangers, cut the perches and weld new ones to line up with the 55 springs. 1-1/2ā + 11/16ā = 2-3/16ā inward from where they sit from the factory, off the top of my head (somewhere abouts).
You can inboard the spring perchs on the axle housing to match the factory leaf width, or, you can outboard the spring hanger and shackle hanger on the frame to match the spring perch width on the 60 series axle housing. The first option is far less work than the second option.
Have you done this on a fj55?
Got pics?
