First questions regarding trunion bearing preload.
Do most people re-install the shims that came out of there knuckle or go with the rebuild kit shims?
My trunion bearing preload pull-test was at 3lbs only before disassembly. Do I attribute that low number to worn bearings ( they were worn) or too many shims in the knuckle? I have on thicker and a thinner top and bottom I believe…
If I’m running 37 Inch tires i should shoot for around 15lbs on the preload pull test? If upon re-assembly I find 3lbs again after torquing top and bottom caps pull the thin shim top and bottom and try again?
My knuckles have cone washers on the top steering arms and also on the bottom caps. Did cone washers come on the bottom caps on all Toyota knuckles all years or are there year differences? If so, might help me identify my front axle vintage.
Discovered my Longfield chromoly hub gears don't seem to fit my Superwinch hubs. I assume they are designed for Aisin? If shopping for used Aisin hubs I can use any from Landcruiser, mini truck, 4 runner?
Thanks for any help or responses!
Do most people re-install the shims that came out of there knuckle or go with the rebuild kit shims?
My trunion bearing preload pull-test was at 3lbs only before disassembly. Do I attribute that low number to worn bearings ( they were worn) or too many shims in the knuckle? I have on thicker and a thinner top and bottom I believe…
If I’m running 37 Inch tires i should shoot for around 15lbs on the preload pull test? If upon re-assembly I find 3lbs again after torquing top and bottom caps pull the thin shim top and bottom and try again?
My knuckles have cone washers on the top steering arms and also on the bottom caps. Did cone washers come on the bottom caps on all Toyota knuckles all years or are there year differences? If so, might help me identify my front axle vintage.
Discovered my Longfield chromoly hub gears don't seem to fit my Superwinch hubs. I assume they are designed for Aisin? If shopping for used Aisin hubs I can use any from Landcruiser, mini truck, 4 runner?
Thanks for any help or responses!