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[xtiaan2000]

Is it possible to straight switch a fj62 front axle into a fj55? All the mounts and perches line up?

 

[xtiaan2000]

I never really have felt the need for a wider front end. I was looking for the front disc brakes. I read that SOR sells a conversion kit, I think that the '76 axle had discs, or should I be looking for a fj60 axel?

 

[xtiaan2000]

That kinda sounds like the SOR kit. Do you think it would be cheaper to get the 79 axel and transfere? Thanks for the input!

 

[CarmMontana]

When I did this swap on my truck I got the bearings from Kurt. All Japanese bearing and everything he sent worked like a charm.

On a side note I agree with John, get the knuckles and do the swap. In my experience its like the official landcruiser initiation. =)

 

[nuclearlemon]

You will need to clearance the axle ball section to fit the 79 and later birfs, but it's not a big deal. if you stay with standard "low" steering, you will need to shim the tie rod ends or find ends with a larger taper that will fit the tie rod.

you can put a 60 axle under a pig, but it involves outboarding the springs.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Thanks for the input. Just gonna pay off some debt and then reward myself with the fun of a new project bigger than just doing new door panels (which turned out sick!). The extent of my knowledge in this area has been in doing the burfield seals out. I am hoping that the disc thing won't be much harder...?

 

[xtiaan2000]

Just one more question, at least for now, if I am planning on converting to power steering down the road. Is this something I should consider doing first or disc brakes first?

 

[xtiaan2000]

That makes me happy. The power steering is for now definitely out of my comfort level.

 

[nocents]

Both are some of the best mods to do. The steering mod requires welding but is fairly straight forward.
It is your choice as to which to do first...is you steering is bad you can rebuild the centering arm and tie rod ends for not too much $$. Brakes and steering are both importan!

Nocents

 

[CarmMontana]

Hey lets see a picture of those "SICK!" doorpanels.

 

[cruiser_guy]

In my humble opinion disc brakes are FAR more important than loosing "Armstrong" steering.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Thanks for the insights. I thought discs to be more important too. I will go and buy a card for my camera and try to figure out this camera thing. Now I feel silly about saying they were sick. I 'll put them up and let you see.

 

[nuclearlemon]

move closer to denver and you can buy the fj60 disc stuff that i have. not totally compete, but most of the stuff

 

[CarmMontana]

Just an FYI I also have all the 60 stuff you'd need to do the swap. Where are you again?

 

[xtiaan2000]

Southern California. Do I want 60 stuff or the later 55 stuff?

 

[nuclearlemon]

79 and later will be bigger birf bells and shorter shaft with Aidan hubs and wide pattern knuckles which are stronger, but will require clearancing the axle ball and taper issues on the tie rod ends.

76-78 will be a bit weaker component wise and have birfs that stick out farther and are harder to find, but will most likely will bolt right in.

 

[toddslater]

Both are some of the best mods to do. The steering mod requires welding but is fairly straight forward.
It is your choice as to which to do first...is you steering is bad you can rebuild the centering arm and tie rod ends for not too much $$. Brakes and steering are both importan!

Nocents

IIRC..I did the IPOR box/shock mount bracket and a 60 ps pump...no welding required. Just an option

 

[xtiaan2000]

That sounds like the way I want to go. By the way what does IIRC and IPOR mean?

 

[nuclearlemon]

That sounds like the way I want to go. By the way what does IIRC and IPOR mean?

iirc = if i remember/recall correctly
ipor = iron pig off road

 

[xtiaan2000]

thanks for the help on the "wordspeak". And now I have a new store to drool over all their goods.