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Wanted to upgrade to disc brakes on my 91 FJ80. So I bought a 1997 LX450 rear axle on e-bay. $500 shipped to AZ as a bonus it has a factory e locker and of course its full float. The axle was located in Massachusetts so I knew I was taking a chance as far as rust was concerned. I guess I'm spoiled living in Arizona because it arrived this past weekend and whoa! The rust is so bad the axle housing is flaking chunks. I planned on buying new rotors, calipers, pads and clips. So the rust on those is a non issue. I also plan to delete the ABS components as they are not needed on my 91. I just don't trust the housing and brackets. Anyone have or know where I can purchase a stripped axle housing? Also, can I use my current 91 housing? I would rather keep it whole but it could be option if I cant find a donor housing. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Cruzilla said:
Rear quarter Teaser.. ;)
More to follow!

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how thick is the aluminum of that campteq that does not look to special i have at work CNC metal bending machine and i can bend up to 15 ' long peace only i m limited to 14 gauge metal otherwise i can make one like that
 
Something. Don’t quite know exactly what just yet...

:hmm:
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jetmech73 said:
Wanted to upgrade to disc brakes on my 91 FJ80. So I bought a 1997 LX450 rear axle on e-bay. $500 shipped to AZ as a bonus it has a factory e locker and of course its full float. The axle was located in Massachusetts so I knew I was taking a chance as far as rust was concerned. I guess I'm spoiled living in Arizona because it arrived this past weekend and whoa! The rust is so bad the axle housing is flaking chunks. I planned on buying new rotors, calipers, pads and clips. So the rust on those is a non issue. I also plan to delete the ABS components as they are not needed on my 91. I just don't trust the housing and brackets. Anyone have or know where I can purchase a stripped axle housing? Also, can I use my current 91 housing? I would rather keep it whole but it could be option if I cant find a donor housing. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!View attachment 1932881View attachment 1932882View attachment 1932883View attachment 1932884View attachment 1932885
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if it's not too deep it might be fine. But NY talking here.
 
mts2snd said:
if it's not too deep it might be fine. But NY talking here.
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Thanks for the positive vibes. I'm going to wet sandblast it this weekend. If it doesn't look too terrible, I'll POR15 it and call it good!
 
jetmech73 said:
Wanted to upgrade to disc brakes on my 91 FJ80. So I bought a 1997 LX450 rear axle on e-bay. $500 shipped to AZ as a bonus it has a factory e locker and of course its full float. The axle was located in Massachusetts so I knew I was taking a chance as far as rust was concerned. I guess I'm spoiled living in Arizona because it arrived this past weekend and whoa! The rust is so bad the axle housing is flaking chunks. I planned on buying new rotors, calipers, pads and clips. So the rust on those is a non issue. I also plan to delete the ABS components as they are not needed on my 91. I just don't trust the housing and brackets. Anyone have or know where I can purchase a stripped axle housing? Also, can I use my current 91 housing? I would rather keep it whole but it could be option if I cant find a donor housing. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!View attachment 1932881View attachment 1932882View attachment 1932883View attachment 1932884View attachment 1932885
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Reuse your housing and stick all the guts from the rustbucket in it. That is NASTY
 
LandCruiserPhil said:
Installed shore power to keep my batteries topped and provide accessory power

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Used a bluetooth Victron water proof charger
Mounted to the firewall

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NOCO outlet

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I love having an onboard charger (CTEK) that takes all the worry from my fridge killing the battery over the weekend in the garage. I found a great space on my rack to put that NOCO port but I need to penetrate the roof again. Soon....
FYI - Bumper won't work for me because I'll always be tripping over the cord in the garage.
 
Dissent said:
I love having an onboard charger (CTEK) that takes all the worry from my fridge killing the battery over the weekend in the garage. I found a great space on my rack to put that NOCO port but I need to penetrate the roof again. Soon....
FYI - Bumper won't work for me because I'll always be tripping over the cord in the garage.
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I looked at CTEK but like many other they do not recommend there chargers to be used as a power supply something Victron chargers are good with.
 
LandCruiserPhil said:
I looked at CTEK but like many other they do not recommend there chargers to be used as a power supply something Victron chargers are good with.
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Didn't know that, good to know! I had the CTEK in the garage and already plug in for the fridge so I just wired in the CTEK semi-permanently. It really just keeps the battery charged at home but wouldn't be so great plugged in for true shore power at a camp site. May replace with Victron down the road, I have their Bluetooth Solar Charger and Battery Monitor already. Great stuff!
 
jetmech73 said:
Wanted to upgrade to disc brakes on my 91 FJ80. So I bought a 1997 LX450 rear axle on e-bay. $500 shipped to AZ as a bonus it has a factory e locker and of course its full float. The axle was located in Massachusetts so I knew I was taking a chance as far as rust was concerned. I guess I'm spoiled living in Arizona because it arrived this past weekend and whoa! The rust is so bad the axle housing is flaking chunks. I planned on buying new rotors, calipers, pads and clips. So the rust on those is a non issue. I also plan to delete the ABS components as they are not needed on my 91. I just don't trust the housing and brackets. Anyone have or know where I can purchase a stripped axle housing? Also, can I use my current 91 housing? I would rather keep it whole but it could be option if I cant find a donor housing. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!View attachment 1932881View attachment 1932882View attachment 1932883View attachment 1932884View attachment 1932885
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Check with @arcteryx or @slow95z
 
Jgunner said:
Reuse your housing and stick all the guts from the rustbucket in it. That is NASTY
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That doesn't work.from semi float to full float.....
 
Over the weekend, much to my dismay and heartbreaking disappointment, the D light finally went out at 292,300 miles. What’s next, my electric antenna not working?
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4xFletch said:
Over the weekend, much to my dismay and heartbreaking disappointment, the D light finally went out at 242,000 miles. What’s next, my electric antenna not working?
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Wow! 50,000 miles in just a couple days?!?!? Musta been a long, fast trip.
 
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