I'm trying to figure out what to do with my Non USA front axle. It is a 1980 model so I have the larger knuckles but it is a drum brake axle. I talked with Poser a few months back and purchased a rear disc brake kit (still need to get the calipers). I planned on keeping my front axle and using a disc brake kit. Problem is they won't work with my weird setup as I have the larger knuckle and all the kits are for the smaller knuckle. (I'm also wanting to keep my 3.73 gears and stock width).
Poser recommended a FJ60/62 axle and swap the birfield over to my axle shafts, take the spindle, knuckles, rotor/calipers and hubs. Only real difficult part would be centering the knuckle. I purchased a FJ62 axle but have been having a hard time picking it up (about 4 hours from home). I'm thinking building it is cheaper and just as easy as buying 6 shooter knuckles. I'm all about saving money on this overly expensive project but want to do it all right the first time.
I have been looking at hi-steer kits and upgrading parts. I will be going to a power steering setup (was planning on a FJ60 setup, but no decision made yet). Going with a 4" lift to clear the Mercedes diesel swap so I figured what they hey.
So tell me if my plan is off or I'm missing something.
I'm taking all as noted above from the FJ62 axle and then using Lukes kit to install the 6 stud arms and hi-steer.
Is there a better cheaper way to do this and am I missing anything. I know the hi-steer is not necessary, but for me the disc brakes and power steering are. This will never be a hard core off-roader (very mild trails and 33" tires) but I figure this is the best way to get disc on the front of the truck relatively cheap and take care of all of the necessary changes for the power steering setup all while conveniently getting hi-steer out of it.
Poser recommended a FJ60/62 axle and swap the birfield over to my axle shafts, take the spindle, knuckles, rotor/calipers and hubs. Only real difficult part would be centering the knuckle. I purchased a FJ62 axle but have been having a hard time picking it up (about 4 hours from home). I'm thinking building it is cheaper and just as easy as buying 6 shooter knuckles. I'm all about saving money on this overly expensive project but want to do it all right the first time.
I have been looking at hi-steer kits and upgrading parts. I will be going to a power steering setup (was planning on a FJ60 setup, but no decision made yet). Going with a 4" lift to clear the Mercedes diesel swap so I figured what they hey.
So tell me if my plan is off or I'm missing something.
I'm taking all as noted above from the FJ62 axle and then using Lukes kit to install the 6 stud arms and hi-steer.
Is there a better cheaper way to do this and am I missing anything. I know the hi-steer is not necessary, but for me the disc brakes and power steering are. This will never be a hard core off-roader (very mild trails and 33" tires) but I figure this is the best way to get disc on the front of the truck relatively cheap and take care of all of the necessary changes for the power steering setup all while conveniently getting hi-steer out of it.
