What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (7 Viewers)

[Godwin]

Is there any more info on this 80 axle swap? I was searching but couldn't seem to find much specific to a 60

This is one thread, may be more recent ones.

FZJ80 rear axle upgrade

Our customer wanted rear disks and full float, so he requested we add an 80 series rear axle with the front range off road front brake upgrade to his diesel converted FJ60. I was skeptical at first about the fit of the rear axle on his leaf springs, but it came together really nicely.

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[Chris1989landy]

Yo @Beams37 ! what rims are those on your 60, digging the look, cheers.

 

[IslandJ]

Love the bench seat. Wish a left hand drive version was readily available.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

A little body and paint.

J

 

[MarkBC]

This is one thread, may be more recent ones.

FZJ80 rear axle upgrade

Our customer wanted rear disks and full float, so he requested we add an 80 series rear axle with the front range off road front brake upgrade to his diesel converted FJ60. I was skeptical at first about the fit of the rear axle on his leaf springs, but it came together really nicely.

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Thanks. I presume I get one with ABS and just not hook up the ABS? From car-part.com it seems that locker axles only came with ABS.

Also, I was going to buy a new OME suspension / lift from Cruiser Outfitters. This axle wouldn't change anything with that, would it? Just wanting to know before I order the lift since I'll get it before the axle.

 

[BlackCat]

Man, rough weekend for a bunch of 60’s. Lots of tow trucks! Mine was no different, decided to pick up some breakfast burritos Saturday morning in the 60, made it down the street and the clutch wanted nothing to do with it. Blaaah.

 

[Godwin]

Thanks. I presume I get one with ABS and just not hook up the ABS? From car-part.com it seems that locker axles only came with ABS.

Also, I was going to buy a new OME suspension / lift from Cruiser Outfitters. This axle wouldn't change anything with that, would it? Just wanting to know before I order the lift since I'll get it before the axle.

ABS will be a non-issue. Each hub has an ABS sensor that can be left in or removed. I'm going to use the ABS sensors to plug the hole. I think I'll cut/grind off the excess on the sensors.

Once you properly convert the 80 series axle for leaf spring perches you'll be good to use under the 60.

Non-locked FF axles are more common and cheaper and you can go with one of those and use an aftermarket locker.

 

[4Cruisers]

Thanks. I presume I get one with ABS and just not hook up the ABS? From car-part.com it seems that locker axles only came with ABS.

Also, I was going to buy a new OME suspension / lift from Cruiser Outfitters. This axle wouldn't change anything with that, would it? Just wanting to know before I order the lift since I'll get it before the axle.

A quick call to Cruiser Outfitters and they'll walk you through some questions to make sure you order what you need.

 

[MarkBC]

Non-locked FF axles are more common and cheaper and you can go with one of those and use an aftermarket locker.

There's about a $300 difference from what I can see. But the locked axles are closer to me, just across the border in Washington...

There's a guy who converted a 3rd gen 4runner rear e-locker to manual cable which sounds like something I'd be interested in doing if it's possible for an 80 locker.

 

[DirtRoads]

Any of you 60 owners have an air injection pump (preferably operational) gathering dust that you would part with? Yes, I have an emissions test coming up in my near future.

Yep, from my 1988. Would that work?

 

[NookShneer]

ABS will be a non-issue. Each hub has an ABS sensor that can be left in or removed. I'm going to use the ABS sensors to plug the hole. I think I'll cut/grind off the excess on the sensors.

Once you properly convert the 80 series axle for leaf spring perches you'll be good to use under the 60.

Non-locked FF axles are more common and cheaper and you can go with one of those and use an aftermarket locker.

Those 80 guys who run ABS will buy the sensors and harness off you. I sold mine to fund the swap.

Less elegant solution:

Builds - FitzJ60 1983 FJ60 Build

ABS Sensor Delete cover. These will get painted then FIPG behind them.

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Wits End has a machined set of your looking for a swanky solution.

 

[NookShneer]

There's about a $300 difference from what I can see. But the locked axles are closer to me, just across the border in Washington...

There's a guy who converted a 3rd gen 4runner rear e-locker to manual cable which sounds like something I'd be interested in doing if it's possible for an 80 locker.

E-Locker | Chilkat Designs

The E-Locker replaces the OEM electric actuator.

www.chilkatdesigns.com

If the actuator on the locker is toast this may be a less expensive option.

 

[bobewans]

A little body and paint.

J

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Looks like a productive day

 

[Beams37]

Yo @Beams37 ! what rims are those on your 60, digging the look, cheers.

VTX Rogues in Satin. Great looking wheels and VTX was a pleasure to work with.

 

[fjc-man]

Yep, from my 1988. Would that work?

Thanks, 3FE pump and mounting bracket are different. Appreciated, Bill

 

[FishTown]

Bolts were getting loose on the Tuffy console. Used it as an excuse to take it out and finally sand and paint to match the brown interior. Used SEM cordovan brown - not an exact match but close. Also ordered new cup holder “fingers” from Tuffy as mine were torn. They were very easy to work with. Sent me 2 for about $4 after shipping.

 

[FishTown]

Installed photos.

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[BHillteq]

Last week we took a full 8 days and drove the Cruiser from SLC through the Tetons and Yellowstone. She ran like a top, and the trip was incredible!

 

[samtoddlee]

Last week we took a full 8 days and drove the Cruiser from SLC through the Tetons and Yellowstone. She ran like a top, and the trip was incredible!

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very nice! did we see you guys at Solid Axle Summit in Ouray?

 

[BHillteq]

very nice! did we see you guys at Solid Axle Summit in Ouray?

Negative, unfortunately.. I was signed up, and then time off fell through. SAS 4 is on the radar though!