It's time to re-do the knuckles on my HDJ81...mainly as I'm quite confident they've never been done (204k) and the grease has flowed past the wipers like lava. I know this has been beat to death but I'm just curious where folks have ordered the parts from and what specific kit is often used? I've also heard that some don't replace the bearings. Any input is appreciated.
I got the whole kit from Akella. I priced getting some stuff out of the states (cruiser outfitters), but after shipping, exchange, tax at the border etc, it was within about $50 to get everything from Akella. He has a couple choices for bearings, but both are parts that Toyota uses at the factory, so it doesn't really matter much which way you go on that.
Probably worth doing the bearings while you're in there if you don't know the history, or if they've been in there while.
I got the whole kit from Akella. I priced getting some stuff out of the states (cruiser outfitters), but after shipping, exchange, tax at the border etc, it was within about $50 to get everything from Akella. He has a couple choices for bearings, but both are parts that Toyota uses at the factory, so it doesn't really matter much which way you go on that.
Probably worth doing the bearings while you're in there if you don't know the history, or if they've been in there while.
I had planned on going with Akella provided it was reasonable (which it has been previously). I heard something about upgrading a specific seal as the factory part is weak...any guess on which one?
Get some pails or low wide garbage can and use garbage bags as liners below each hub - use moly grease- is very water resistant . ATEB says the timkin knuckle bearing races are harder than the Koyos - I pound out the Koyo races fairly easily. The Koyo wheel bearings are good. Make sure you get the wheel bearing pre-load right when finished - all in the FSM- go on the upper end of the torque range for 35's.
