Installing a FJ80 Rear End Into a FJ60???

[Boston Mangler]

Hey Guys

I am toying with the idea of installing a complete (with e locker and disc brakes) rear end out of a 95 FJ80 into my 85 FJ60 when i do my SOA swap in a month or so.

The only problem i forsee is that the pinion flange is about 2-3" closer to the center then on the FJ60. Would this cause vibes on the street or would the d-shaft compensate for the angles because the flanges are square to each other?

Anyone see this as a problem? How about a cure? Anyone here done this swap?

Thanks a bunch for any info on this!

 

[landtank]

I did see a FJ60 up at Cruiser solutions with 80 axles. The e-lockers wheren't hooked up though. Check the 60 tech area, I think someone over there has 80 axles installed and the e-lockers working.

 

[Safado]

Talk to "theferg" on this board. He did the same thing and a year or so ago and did quite a write up on it as well.

 

[tclndcrz]

actually the ferg got an fj60 full floater and put an fj80 third member on it

 

[Boston Mangler]

Thanks, yeah, i have been in much contact with the ferg, and so far neither one of us can think of anyone that has done this swap!

 

[bjowett]

The answer is closer than you think..... call Mike Fox....

http://www.yankeetoys.org/black900rr/jasons62/rearaxle/

 

[Boston Mangler]

The answer is closer than you think..... call Mike Fox....

http://www.yankeetoys.org/black900rr/jasons62/rearaxle/

Thanks, i have already talked to him about it, but the guys rig he installed it in had no lift. I am wondering if anyone has one with some lift?

 

[cruiserdan]

Before Tippy went to portals he had an 80 series rear axle in his.

 

[Waggoner5]

I didn't realize the 80 was so much wider. How much exactly?

 

[cruiserdan]

I think around 4 inches or so.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Before Tippy went to portals he had an 80 series rear axle in his.

Whos Tippy and WHats His Email?

 

[ginericLC]

Whos Tippy and WHats His Email?

Peter Straub from Canada. You can find him on the LCML. I can't recall his email off hand. Something @prairiedogparts

BJ60 now on 53" Michelins and portals. He ran 80 series axles with a link sytem and coils at CM 02.

 

[Big_Moose]

As Eric mentions its Peter Straub ~ pstraub@shaw.ca

 

[Boston Mangler]

As Eric mentions its Peter Straub ~ pstraub@shaw.ca

Thanks Guys!

 

[landtoy80]

You will need the Downey Cable Locker for your diff.
Then you need the LandToy80 mod to make it work right.
You get a good complete hub to hub and we can trade

 

[Boston Mangler]

You will need the Downey Cable Locker for your diff.
Then you need the LandToy80 mod to make it work right.
You get a good complete hub to hub and we can trade

Ummmm, what are you talking about? Seriously!

 

[landtoy80]

IF you are in MA then it will cost to much to ship BUT we could trade your actuator for the Downey Cable Locker.

 

[landtoy80]

I am sure there is a better way to seal the locker, I used a CV boot, ribon sealer and sealant.
Not pretty but keep the road salt out.