just scored an axle

[fj40taz]

well i just scored a complete front disk brake axle for my 74 cruiser. could not pass up the deal.. $100 for the complete axle.

now the question come in do i swap the outers onto my existing axle or do i just throw the whole axle in.

i guess i would need to figure out the gear ratio.. i was planning on taking it all apart and checking it out at some point before i put it in.

i needed tie rod ends and the center link as mine was bent and this axle looks to have new center link and good tie rod ends..

 

[alkarich]

Probably depends on the year of the axle?

If pre '79 just swap them out.

Figure out the driveshaft issues (if any) later.

 

[LC_Hamma]

If yer new axle is equipped w/ the large pattern knuckles, I'd say killer score! You could use your old housing w/ the newer knuckles, birfs w/ slight grinding on the housing ends or use the new housing w/ your old diff. Relocate the brake line junction on the new housing to match your old housing's location. Check here to see if you scored the more desirable knuckles: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/117942-steering-knuckle-101-faq.html

 

[fj40taz]

sorry forgot to add it to the orginal post, the axle i got is from a 78 fj40.

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

"Taz," I swapped the disc frontend from a '78 BJ40 under my '74 FJ40 about 12 years ago. "PM" me if you have any questions.

Good luck!

Alan