Rear Axle Shafts - Mine Appears to be Bent

[MudDauber]

Gents,

My right rear axle shaft appears to be bent from the previous owner (will verify amount of deflection with dial indicator). I have 2 questions for my 1971 FJ55:
1. Are the rear axle shafts interchangeable (right/left)?
2. Would a 1971 FJ55 be compatible with earlier or later FJ55's, say a mid to late 70's pig?

I'm skimming the 1971 body and chassis manual and also trying to find a later 70's body and chassis manual to look at as well. If anyone knows off the top of their head, let me know.

Thanks,

-Mike

 

[NikP]

No, not interchangeable between left/right. They're different lengths.

According to Spector Off Road diagrams, they changed axles in late 1973 so anything prior should work for you.

 

[MudDauber]

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. I took a look at SOR too. Thanks @NikP