Anybody have a photo of the T-shirt ??
Front Axle Cheatsheet (2 Viewers)
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NLXTACY
Wits' End
Version 2.0 of the cheatsheet poster is finally done! I think! 
This newest poster has a total of 67 changes/updates.
I plan on uploading the updated file to the printer tonight.
This newest poster has a total of 67 changes/updates.
I plan on uploading the updated file to the printer tonight.
Nice updates and glad to see the inner hub bearing added. It always makes me OCD that its missing on the original poster.
NLXTACY
Wits' End
NLXTACY
Wits' End
For those interested, I now have V2 of the shirts ready to ship AND I am also doing an UPSIDE DOWN version that has it printed on the front and yes...UPSIDE DOWN. Why would I do that? Imagine working on your axle WHILE wearing the shirt... 
Wits' End branded clothing, hoodies, shirts, hats
Wits' End branded clothing, hoodies, shirts, hats
I just finished rebuilding my rear axle hubs and was looking for all the torque specs as I greased all over my FSM. Did you every make a poster for the rear axle like the one for the front end on the 80? I must have looked at my Wits-End front axle 30 times while rebuilding the front.
Thanks for all the work. It is an excellent product.
Cheers!
-EconomistAZ
Thanks for all the work. It is an excellent product.
Cheers!
-EconomistAZ
NLXTACY
Wits' End
For those waiting on your axle poster for the 80 series, I’m really sorry about the delay. There are two reasons for the delay:
1. My wife’s new stupid cat decided to use the corners of the last remaining axle posters as chew toys
2. I was already putting on the final touches on the updates for V3 of the poster
I really didn’t expect to have any changes to the poster but here I am, two years later, and I found 15 updates to the poster. I’ve been keeping track of things I found missing INCLUDING the grease part numbers.
These won’t likely ship til right before Xmas but I’m trying to get them done soon.
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1. My wife’s new stupid cat decided to use the corners of the last remaining axle posters as chew toys
2. I was already putting on the final touches on the updates for V3 of the poster
I really didn’t expect to have any changes to the poster but here I am, two years later, and I found 15 updates to the poster. I’ve been keeping track of things I found missing INCLUDING the grease part numbers.
These won’t likely ship til right before Xmas but I’m trying to get them done soon.
80 Series Front Axle Reference Poster- 18"x27", Version 3
80 Series Front Axle Reference Poster- 18"x27", Version 3 (REF-1)
For those waiting on your axle poster for the 80 series, I’m really sorry about the delay. There are two reasons for the delay:
1. My wife’s new stupid cat decided to use the corners of the last remaining axle posters as chew toys
2. I was already putting on the final touches on the updates for V3 of the poster
I really didn’t expect to have any changes to the poster but here I am, two years later, and I found 15 updates to the poster. I’ve been keeping track of things I found missing INCLUDING the grease part numbers.
These won’t likely ship til right before Xmas but I’m trying to get them done soon.
80 Series Front Axle Reference Poster- 18"x27", Version 3
80 Series Front Axle Reference Poster- 18"x27", Version 3 (REF-1)
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Have these v3 posters started to ship yet?
NLXTACY
Wits' End
Ok folks, after a three month delay, the 80 series axle posters have finally arrived. I won’t have time to ship these today in time but they will start going out tomorrow. There is 100 orders, plus regular orders, so bear with me as I get these out.
Dear All, I wonder if someone can assist me - the problem is (a typical one sadly) major leaks on solid front axle from the gasket between axle and the diff housing on a 70 series (VDJ79 2018 m.y). I have spent about a week on every resource I can find and I cannot discover the correct torque settings for these nuts anywhere (!) . I have found some online resources which show Tacoma or rear axle landcruiser values but they vary from 18 lb ft to 54 lb ft... so not so helpful. Any ideas on where I can get reliable data on 70 series front axle diff housing to axle - values please please ? TIA Paul
Have you checked the "references" section above to find the correct FSM for your vehicle?
Hi there, many thanks, well I am a bit of newbie here, I did look around at the resources section (is that correct?), but could find an FSM (our cars are the HZJ or VDJ70 series). In the meantime I did manage to get the full sheet of axle torque settings from another source so I am posting it here. Very happy to add it to resources if appropriate. Many thanks. Paul.
(* sorry typo - should read "could NOT find an FSM")
Hi there this is the REAR diff.,I am (still!) looking for FRONT diff housing to axle casing torque values , I keep finding conflicting info... I have spent a long time on here trawling though the site trying to find FSM info, but cannot find it (nor even a simple torque setting sheet for the 70 series). Anyone please ? TIA
Have you asked this question in the 70 Series forum (you're in the 80 Series forum)
If the leak is coming from the between the carrier and the axle housing the fix is to pull the carrier and replace the gasket (or use a FIPG form in place gasket material).
What is the size of the stud (s) that attaches the front differential carrier to the axle housing, M8-M10?
Are the studs for the front axle (diff carrier to axle housing) the same size as the rear studs?
Can you measure the diameter of one of the studs and take a close up photo showing the end shape (flat or dimpled) and report back?
Or, wait for @OGBeno to chime in
If the leak is coming from the between the carrier and the axle housing the fix is to pull the carrier and replace the gasket (or use a FIPG form in place gasket material).
What is the size of the stud (s) that attaches the front differential carrier to the axle housing, M8-M10?
Are the studs for the front axle (diff carrier to axle housing) the same size as the rear studs?
Can you measure the diameter of one of the studs and take a close up photo showing the end shape (flat or dimpled) and report back?
Or, wait for @OGBeno to chime in
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