SOA questions...

[ksollinger]

Hey All,
Just trying to verify something. I've got an 83 fj60 with 89 fj62 axels under it. I remember reading some where that you don't need to do a cut and turn if you have a 62 because of the driveshaft angles being different than a 60. Anyone know of this? Is this true? Are the axels set up differently on 62 than a 60 series or does it have something to do with the automatic transmission setback further and different driveshaft lengths than a 60 series? I know that everyone preaches that a cut and turn must be done. I'm just nervous about doing it. I'm just trying to find answers to help me along. Thanks ahead of time for everyones help.
-Kelly

 

[90FJ62]

Kelly
the reason they say it is not needed on a 62 is because of the length of the transmission pushes the transfercase back far enough that the angles are not that bad. That being said, most still do a cut and turn on a 62 to get the caster to about 4 degrees so that the larger tires track better. There are a few threads on cut and turn and looks like using a 3 inch pipe cutter and going slow should make it easy. Other option is to get a predone unit from proffits or one of the many shops that sell them already done.

Dave

 

[chicago]

Additioinally, the pinion angle is set a bit higher on the 62.
The cut and turn is not that hard. I promise. The biggest deal is getting the housing cut to the right depth to where it can be turned without going through the housing.
I tried the pipe cutter and abandoned it for an angle grinder which I found worked better.
If youre that worried about it, there are folks who do em for a reasonable price...cruiseroutfitters, 4x4labs, proffits. theyre set up and ready to bolt in. Getting the spring perch on the PS was harder to do than the C and T.

Chicago

 

[boots4]

... Getting the spring perch on the PS was harder to do than the C and T.

Chicago

X2 on that.

 

[ksollinger]

Another SOA question.....
Do I have to completly disasemble the axels to do a C&T? Or just pull apart the out side? What about the seals and stuff? Will the welding ruin them?

 

[baxter650]

Oil seals in the tube ends should be changed, also a perfect time to service or change the knuckle bearings.