FJ80 TREs? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

littlejackass · 05-07-2003, 06:19 AM

I am getting specially built center link and drag links built for my axels. The guy that is building them makes them for jeeps and only uses chevy TREs. I was told that for me to run chevy ends I would have clearance issues with my springs. So I was wondering if anyone by any chance would know what the thread is like on the FJ80 TREs because he needs to know if he can get the tie rods tapped.

Thanks
Chris

Tusker · 05-07-2003, 07:06 AM

I am not sure of the exact diameter, but the threads on the FJ-80's are quite a bit bigger than the Chevy ends. I think they are 23 mm on the FJ's and the Chervy's are around 9/16" (which is approximately 14 mm). Call Marlin Crawler or Sky manufacturing. They both use FJ ends on their stuff. I looked at using both and settled on the FJ ends mainly because I already had them. I did not see any huge difference in clearance issues between the two though. If there are any, it seems as though they would be slight.

Philthy · 05-07-2003, 02:52 PM

FJ80 TREs are 23X1.5mm thread. You may find the tap for the RH thread, but the LH tap is a virtual unicorn.

Rockrat · 05-07-2003, 03:29 PM

I thought the chevy 1 tons were larger then the fj80's

littlejackass · 05-07-2003, 05:11 PM

How do they do the LH ones if the taps are impossible to get?

Tusker · 05-08-2003, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rockrat
I thought the chevy 1 tons were larger then the fj80's

I think the ball joint on the Chevy end is bigger, but the threaded end is smaller. Since ball joints only experience axial load and both the Chevy and FJ-80 ones are beafy, the size of the threaded end doesn't affect overall strength. Sooo, technically your right

Philthy · 05-08-2003, 04:04 PM

They're not impossible to get, just difficult. They are also expensive when you do find it.

05-07-2003, 06:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
littlejackass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4208 Location: aylmer, quebec, canada Posts: 194	FJ80 TREs? I am getting specially built center link and drag links built for my axels. The guy that is building them makes them for jeeps and only uses chevy TREs. I was told that for me to run chevy ends I would have clearance issues with my springs. So I was wondering if anyone by any chance would know what the thread is like on the FJ80 TREs because he needs to know if he can get the tie rods tapped. Thanks Chris

05-07-2003, 07:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tusker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2752 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 2,043	I am not sure of the exact diameter, but the threads on the FJ-80's are quite a bit bigger than the Chevy ends. I think they are 23 mm on the FJ's and the Chervy's are around 9/16" (which is approximately 14 mm). Call Marlin Crawler or Sky manufacturing. They both use FJ ends on their stuff. I looked at using both and settled on the FJ ends mainly because I already had them. I did not see any huge difference in clearance issues between the two though. If there are any, it seems as though they would be slight. __________________ 86 Samurai w/gun rack, 92" WB, VW 1.9 TD, Toyota 5-speed and dual cases with 4.7 gearset, Toyota axles with Longfields, 5.29's, ARB's f&r, YJ's, 35's, FJ-60 power steering, high steer, ............. <>< <>< <>< Hey, if this rig is for wheelin', what are all these animal parts doin' in here?

05-07-2003, 02:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Philthy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8105 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 96	FJ80 TREs are 23X1.5mm thread. You may find the tap for the RH thread, but the LH tap is a virtual unicorn. __________________ Troy Wiora Senior Test Pilot [url]www.AbusiveMotorSports.com[/url]

05-07-2003, 03:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rockrat Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8111 Location: Waukegan Illinois Posts: 3,842	I thought the chevy 1 tons were larger then the fj80's __________________ Your right I own the Fucking Place All Rock 4X Fab Products Made IN THE USA!!! Rock 4X Fabrication,Inc 1-847-672-9653

05-08-2003, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Philthy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8105 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 96	They're not impossible to get, just difficult. They are also expensive when you do find it. __________________ Troy Wiora Senior Test Pilot [url]www.AbusiveMotorSports.com[/url]

05-07-2003, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
littlejackass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4208 Location: aylmer, quebec, canada Posts: 194	How do they do the LH ones if the taps are impossible to get?

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