Front axle rebuild kit prices?

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Hey guys I'm about to do a front axle rebuild on my 93 I just bought for the first time. My diff is pretty much filled with grease. After many hours of research I've narrowed down to buying a kit from these 3 vendors:

1. Cruiser outfitter: $115 Knuckle Rebuild Kit - 80 Series -

2. Trail gear $90 Knuckle Rebuild Kit, FJ80, No Bearings - Trail Gear

3. Low Range Off-road $220 w/ wheel bearings
Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Knuckle Rebuild Service Kit with Japanese Wheel Bearings

My question is why is there such a big difference in price with trail gear? Is it because it's non OEM parts? For the cheapest route should I just get a trail gear kit and order oem axle seals and trunion bearings? Or just piece together a whole kit?

Thanks
 
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93TxLC said:
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1. Cruiser outfitter: $230 (both sides) Knuckle Rebuild Kit - 80 Series -
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Cruiser Outfitters knuckle kit is $115, good stuff. Why would you replace the wheel bearings?
 
From what I've read It seems that Koyo is the one to go with.

I also have some clicking on the driver side and plan on swapping out my birfs hoping it will help, are there any exta parts necessary to swap my driver side and passenger side?

Also as far as piecing a kit together I've found this list:

2 x 12157-10010
2 x 90310-35010
2 x 43204-60032
2 x 43435-60020
2 x 43436-60011
2 x 90313-93003
2 x 90311-62001
2 x 90214-42030
2 x 90215-42025
2 x 90521-34005
2 x 90520-31007
2 x 43422-60060
4 x 90366-20003

The OP stated he ordered all these parts for about $130 from Amayama.com and supposedly all OEM. Has anyone else used this parts list and website?
 
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Ensure any kit you buy supplies either genuine Toyota kingpin bearings - or good quality equivalents like Koyo or Timken. If you are going to renew the wheel bearings at the same time, the same rule applies for those. Do not use cheap Chinese ones.

Ensure any kit you buy supplies at least genuine inner axle seals. Marlin Crawler ones are supposed to be good, but ensure that there is no scoring/marking where the seals fit or they will leak regardless of what type is used. I have that problem at present due to previous repair work leaving score marks where the inner axle seals go.
 
If the birfs are already clicking I would save up and replace them while I was in there. It's too much work to tear it back down and replace them imo. Hang onto the old ones as trail spares.
 
I piece mill it from Cruiser outfitters. Their kit comes with trunnion bearings which i have never used.
 
I used the low range but had some play in the bearings before hand and wanted to have a good baseline.
 
Like sunrk said, it's all in the bearings. Koyo or Timken.
 
93TxLC said:
I have to replace both sides so I believe it's $230 for both correct? Sorry I meant trunion bearings.
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That kit does one axle, both knuckles, $115.
 
Ok thanks I was confused on that part. Ill most likely go with Cruiser Outfitter to help support the community and they seem like great people to deal with from all the threads I've read.

I just need to decide now if I want to swap my birfs or buy a new one for my driver side since it clicks under acceleration while having the wheel turned all the way.
 
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93TxLC said:
Ok thanks I was confused on that part. Ill most likely go with Cruiser Outfitter to help support the community and they seem like great people to deal with from all the threads I've read.

I just need to decide now if I want to swap my birfs or buy a new one for my driver side since it clicks under acceleration while having the wheel turned all the way.
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Is the grease level correct (1/2-3/4 full) in that knuckle?
 
Yes, the grease was low so hopefully it's still good. I did not want to fill it and test drive it though since my diff was filled with grease.
 
93TxLC said:
From what I've read It seems that Koyo is the one to go with.

I also have some clicking on the driver side and plan on swapping out my birfs hoping it will help, are there any exta parts necessary to swap my driver side and passenger side?

Also as far as piecing a kit together I've found this list:

2 x 12157-10010
2 x 90310-35010
2 x 43204-60032
2 x 43435-60020
2 x 43436-60011
2 x 90313-93003
2 x 90311-62001
2 x 90214-42030
2 x 90215-42025
2 x 90521-34005
2 x 90520-31007
2 x 43422-60060
4 x 90366-20003

The OP stated he ordered all these parts for about $130 from Amayama.com and supposedly all OEM. Has anyone else used this parts list and website?
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Did you use these part numbers?
 
I just bought everything from Cruiser Outfitters to rebuild the front axle, minus gears, and I am into it for approx. $800. I did opt for the updated birfs so I also need to change the outer flange because they are different (believe 80 up to early 94 had the older style). Have your vin available when you call as they can run your needs from that. Would also ensure you either buy the 54mm socket or have one available. The guys were great to work with and I received most items within 3 days. To note, I replaced all hardware since the PO was a turd and looks to have not don maintenance.. If you check it out and reuse some pars you should be able to trim he cost. Another item I would suggest is the poster from WIT's End showing the parts and the torque specs for the front end - very helpful reference.
 
Getting ready to do the front axle on my 1997 80, is going all Mr T cost prohibitive?

I'm all in for koyo and Timkin bearings, how about birfs, are other brands an upgrade from Mr T? Or is the opinion like most on Mud and mine as well, buy once cry once, Mr T every opportunity

Thanks Mud 🍻
 
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