littlejackass
02-05-2002, 02:18 PM
This is for you toy-axeled guys:
What are the best years of toy pickups for axels? I know that 85s were the last year before the shitty ifs came in and is the most desirable because of the factory gusset. Was there anything else that changed like width or was everything the same from late 70s- early 80s? Are the 86 and up rear axels stronger then the 85 and older?
The reason I am asking is because there is a 82 toy for sale for really cheap, should I buy it?:confused: :confused:
moto261
02-05-2002, 02:26 PM
you could do a search and find stuff out
dan:massey:
guyina4x4
02-05-2002, 03:36 PM
yea, cuase the search works so well, at least not for me.
anyway, 82 are gonna be good as any, 85 is the choice because of the gusset but any other year will work just as good on a zuk.
scott
Rockrat
02-05-2002, 08:18 PM
toy axles were all the same up to 85 with exception 84-85 had a gusset that went all the way to the spring perch 83 and earlyer
gusset stops 1-1/2 short of the spring pad.86and up the rear axle
3" overall longer strength all bout the same:smokin:
Gozuki
02-05-2002, 09:09 PM
I'd get any year front, and an 86+ rear (3" wider) and take the 3" off the drivers side to offset the pinion like stock...
fatkid
02-05-2002, 11:56 PM
I haven't had a problem with the 83's I'm running.:)
Azrckcrawler
02-06-2002, 05:35 AM
Originally posted by littlejackass
This is for you toy-axeled guys:
What are the best years of toy pickups for axels? I know that 85s were the last year before the shitty ifs came in and is the most desirable because of the factory gusset. Was there anything else that changed like width or was everything the same from late 70s- early 80s? Are the 86 and up rear axels stronger then the 85 and older?
The reason I am asking is because there is a 82 toy for sale for really cheap, should I buy it?:confused: :confused:
Buy it and put your own gusset on the top of the axle where it belongs. I have an 85 front end and that stock gusset is coming off shortly, eats up too much ground clearance.
TNToy
02-06-2002, 03:15 PM
And the IFS rear axle is 3" wider than the front axle. Perches and mounts are identical to the earlier models... the bearings are slightly larger, but that's it.
The absolute strongest way to go would be the 84-85 front axle, and an IFS (86-95) rear axle with a V6 third member. But how much strength is really needed under a vehicle a 1000 pounds lighter than a Toyota, anyway?