Hi All,
I have read a ton of threads, some of the kits referenced and parts availability seems to have moved on. This is for the front end of a 1974 FJ40 that has 6-spline outer, 30-spline inner axles. Stock knuckles, power steering and big wheels/tires.
I have seen the JToutfitter kit, I want something more Toyota and integrated so I have this plan going on based on comments in other threads.
My goal is to replace the hubs (they are beat up and new ones NLA), better braking with less maintenance, stronger birfields and readily available replacement parts.
I contacted SOR and others, all the kits out there seem based on shipping me a pair of used knuckles/rotors/calipers from a minitruck/FJ60, and then I would have to strip/rebuild/replace everything but the knuckles anyway. So here is my plan, please check if I have any compatibilty issues...retaining stock front 1974 FJ40 front axle housing and differential...
1. NOS FJ60 knuckles. Pricey but I can get them,
2. FJ60 hubs like these Free-Wheel Hub - AISIN I am open to Warns too.
3. Knuckle rebuild kit for FJ60 including upper/lower bearings, shims.
4. FJ60 wheel bearing kit
5. New FJ60 calipers
6. New FJ60 rotors
7. FJ60 birfields 30-spline inner to th stock diff, 30-spline outer to the NOS Aisin hubs above
8. Axel seals
9. Hi-steer FJ60 pitman arm (have power steering and the truck has ~3.5" lift.
Am I missing something? Better suggestions?
Thanks
I have read a ton of threads, some of the kits referenced and parts availability seems to have moved on. This is for the front end of a 1974 FJ40 that has 6-spline outer, 30-spline inner axles. Stock knuckles, power steering and big wheels/tires.
I have seen the JToutfitter kit, I want something more Toyota and integrated so I have this plan going on based on comments in other threads.
My goal is to replace the hubs (they are beat up and new ones NLA), better braking with less maintenance, stronger birfields and readily available replacement parts.
I contacted SOR and others, all the kits out there seem based on shipping me a pair of used knuckles/rotors/calipers from a minitruck/FJ60, and then I would have to strip/rebuild/replace everything but the knuckles anyway. So here is my plan, please check if I have any compatibilty issues...retaining stock front 1974 FJ40 front axle housing and differential...
1. NOS FJ60 knuckles. Pricey but I can get them,
2. FJ60 hubs like these Free-Wheel Hub - AISIN I am open to Warns too.
3. Knuckle rebuild kit for FJ60 including upper/lower bearings, shims.
4. FJ60 wheel bearing kit
5. New FJ60 calipers
6. New FJ60 rotors
7. FJ60 birfields 30-spline inner to th stock diff, 30-spline outer to the NOS Aisin hubs above
8. Axel seals
9. Hi-steer FJ60 pitman arm (have power steering and the truck has ~3.5" lift.
Am I missing something? Better suggestions?
Thanks