FJ55 with FJ60 axles

[Grease Cruiser]

That looks pretty good. Thanks for sharing.

 

[RHINO]

whats wrong with where the arms mount drew? i thought the tie rod might be a problem but after some measrin it'll be fine.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

whats wrong with where the arms mount drew? i thought the tie rod might be a problem but after some measrin it'll be fine.

It should work spring under, but mounting the steering arm low, will make crossover steering problematic .

Plus, it mounts the rear tie-rod low and exposed. It's protected in 80 series by the radius arms. If someone made an 80 series knuckle with a top mount steering arm, like a 6-shooter only bigger, it would be helpful.

I would thank that 60 series axles would be a better fit, and beefed up with a Longfield 30 spline set, likely plenty strong.

 

[RHINO]

i see where your comin from,,, i'll prolly never swap axles since my set-up works but i'm always lookin at stuff.

 

[trucruiser]

Works nicely,
We have a 1973 pig that we just put 60 series axles under it, spring under. Yes you have to outboard the spring hangers but the disc brakes and wider stance make a world of difference on the pig.
I will be doing a write up soon with pics to follow.
Scotty at Addicted Offroad did the axle swap and we are very pleased with his work.

 

[scottryana]

80 Front Axle is very tough! It can be made to work. There are a couple high steer kits out there, but they are no longer made. They were made by OTT.

I have some pics of an 80 front on my 55. It is 8" wider then stock.

You would? I think an 80 front axle would be a poor choice given where the steering arms mount. The rear could work though.