I know this seems like an odd question... but I am looking at options for TALLER gears for my FZJ80, the reason being a potential diesel conversion in my future.
From what reasearch I've done, the 8"HP front diff in my 80 is the restricting factor for finding taller gears. The rear 9.5" is the same as the older cruiser stuff though, and I can use the 3.70 gears from the older cruisers in it.
If what I've stated above is true, can I have a hybrid acle built using FZJ80 front axle tubes with a 60 series diff housing? Would it be easier to mod the 60 axle complete to work with the 80 front suspension? If I had a spare 80 rear axle assembly, could I use the diff housing from the rear axle in the front to build my hybrid?
I know the other obvious issue is the steering... ideas there? Can the stock 80 steering box be retained and new knuckles/linkage be used?
This seems like a whole lot of work for taller gears, but I don't want to go as far as putting Danas in or something of that nature.
From what reasearch I've done, the 8"HP front diff in my 80 is the restricting factor for finding taller gears. The rear 9.5" is the same as the older cruiser stuff though, and I can use the 3.70 gears from the older cruisers in it.
If what I've stated above is true, can I have a hybrid acle built using FZJ80 front axle tubes with a 60 series diff housing? Would it be easier to mod the 60 axle complete to work with the 80 front suspension? If I had a spare 80 rear axle assembly, could I use the diff housing from the rear axle in the front to build my hybrid?
I know the other obvious issue is the steering... ideas there? Can the stock 80 steering box be retained and new knuckles/linkage be used?
This seems like a whole lot of work for taller gears, but I don't want to go as far as putting Danas in or something of that nature.