Fj62 brake swap (1 Viewer)

[Jaws87]

I was wondering if anyone knows if you can do a knuckle out disc brake swap from an FJ62 to an FJ40? I’ve got a buddy who has all the parts from an FJ62. I know people have used FJ60 parts, but I can’t find any info on the 62.
thanks!

 

[pb4ugo]

Do it, you'll be fine.

 

[3_puppies]

only difference in the 62 stuff is it has vented backing plates otherwise it is the same.

what year 40 will it be going into?

 

[Mr. Green]

I’m almost done with mine on a 74 FJ40 using donor 62 front axle. I did have to swap an axle shaft on mine to get fine spline hubs Though.

 

[Jaws87]

Thanks for the reply’s. I have a 73 FJ40 I’m building for my daughter. Thus the upgraded brakes. If it were mine I’d probably deal with the drums a while longer, but I’d like her to have some stopping power.

 

[Mr. Green]

on my 74 properly maintained or refreshed drums would lock up all 4 of my 35” tires on dry pavement. But over time... one wheel cyl would seize, then another then it was stored, fast forward 18 yrs eventually I was down to a single wheel so it got parked. now I’m doing the 62 swap. from what I’ve heard it’s a highly valued change And discs are easy to maintain. Good luck!

 

[Jaws87]

Thanks!

 

[CruisinGA]

The drums suck.
Get an FJ80 master cylinder and tandem booster from CityRacer, use bigger 4Runner calipers and get rear disc on that truck.
I did the above to mine after installing very heavy 38” Michelin military tires and it will lock em up now.

 

[jim land]

You will need a tie rod end shim for the steering arm Cruiser Outfitters - http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/steering.html

Short 79-84 birfield if you plan to use the aisin locking hubs