Post by: NOCK NOCK on March 06, 2017, 09:38:34 AM
Is this a fixable issue or is it a rebuild replace thing?
Anybody work on this before? @coachcw ?
Post by: Old Man Yager on March 07, 2017, 07:22:28 AM
Post by: NoBark on March 07, 2017, 07:24:43 AM
Post by: jackelope on March 07, 2017, 07:32:05 AM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on March 07, 2017, 10:13:41 AM
Post by: jackelope on March 07, 2017, 10:53:04 AM
I will check out the ih8mud deal. Some of the info I've been reading says it could be a bent axle, some say it's not adjustable, some say it is adjustable..... :dunno:
I'm not an alignment guy but I also don't know how it could be adjustable. I'll ask a couple guys in the shop here and see what they know.
Post by: usmc74 on March 07, 2017, 11:24:18 AM
I have 2 FJ40s 1971, and 1976...........need parts?
SPC catalog, page 106 shows bearings with pre-ground offsets
The right side is the short side of the axle. I wouldn't think the housing would be bent there.
Also, it is ALMOST the same as a pickup solid front axle.
Post by: jackelope on March 07, 2017, 04:27:36 PM
The bearings can go out at the steering knuckle (actually a bearing, not a ball joint). They are like a wheel bearing. They do wear out because they are normally sitting in one position all their life. I believe there are also shims avail to adjust the spindle off of the axle
I have 2 FJ40s 1971, and 1976...........need parts?
SPC catalog, page 106 shows bearings with pre-ground offsets
The right side is the short side of the axle. I wouldn't think the housing would be bent there.
Also, it is ALMOST the same as a pickup solid front axle.
One of my techs mentioned machining steering knuckles? Does that make sense?
I think the bearings you're talking about are trunnion bearings.
Post by: usmc74 on March 07, 2017, 05:34:00 PM
The bearings can go out at the steering knuckle (actually a bearing, not a ball joint). They are like a wheel bearing. They do wear out because they are normally sitting in one position all their life. I believe there are also shims avail to adjust the spindle off of the axle
I have 2 FJ40s 1971, and 1976...........need parts?
SPC catalog, page 106 shows bearings with pre-ground offsets
The right side is the short side of the axle. I wouldn't think the housing would be bent there.
Also, it is ALMOST the same as a pickup solid front axle.
One of my techs mentioned machining steering knuckles? Does that make sense?
I think the bearings you're talking about are trunnion bearings.
Yes, trunnion bearings. Sometimes they need to cut and turn the knuckles if the caster is way off after a lift. I like the Toyota trunnion bearings over the "chinese" ones. The angles are different.
Post by: shadowless_nite on March 10, 2017, 10:21:44 PM
If anything else, do join ih8mud. Best resource for any landcruiser owner to utilize.
Post by: floatinghat on March 15, 2017, 02:39:05 PM
Go to mud and everything Landcruiser can be answered there. I agree with SN might as well do the front end service and be happy you don't have a PHH.