DynaTrac FreeSpin Hub Kit for 05+ Tacoma and FJ Cruiser - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

canadian bum · 08-06-2009, 07:42 PM

Okay this is our chance to get a new product going for these trucks to get rid of the crappy wheel bearing issues with these trucks. I emailed DynaTrac and brought it to there attention. We need to show that there is interest in this product in order for it to get produced. The idea is very similar to there Dodge unit bearing retrofit for the FreeSpin hub kit. You can check it out here FreeSpin hub kit for Dodge

The Dodge factory bearing setup is pretty near identical to the Toyota. So this is what the kit would basically be I am assuming. Longer CV output shaft instead of a yoke style output. This kit would also give you the ability to have manual hubs. Something we all would like to have to save on uneeded wear on compnents. More importantly though if this kit were to come out our front wheel bearing issues would be illiminated and the bearings would be servicable. Price is looking to be between $1500-$2000. I find that resonable because when the crappy wheel bearings pile it can take out a ton of expensive parts that can equal more than the price of the kit.

So speak up and lets get the ball rolling with this because I personally am tired of this current poor design.

Thanks,
John

Panamint Charlie · 08-06-2009, 09:19 PM

So would this kit also get me half way to being able to flat tow my autotrans FJC behind my Motor home? Might be an additional selling point for the company.

canadian bum · 08-06-2009, 09:23 PM

Hmm... I guess it could if the kit actually had manual hubs. I imagine it would be an option. My main goal is to get rid of the crap unit bearings that Toyota uses for the wheel bearings. Then you would still have to disconnect your rear driveshaft so in theory yes it would get you halfway.

Marmot · 08-11-2009, 12:21 AM

I just ran across this thread by doing a web search for Dynatrac Freespin hubs Tacoma. I'm interested. There are currently no manual hub options for the 05+ Tacoma. Yet, the entire front drivetrain is significantly stronger than the previous Tacomas/4Runners due to the larger diff and 1.31" axle shafts instead of the embarrassing 1.1" front shafts. Along with the availability of long travel IFS kits, I think people will be slower in thinking solid axle conversion on the 05+ generation since the front end is so much stronger and can be made to flex well. I know the previous generation (96+) of Tacomas/4Runners were stuck with a $1000 price tag for converting to manual hubs due to all the parts necessary to add manual hubs, so the newer Toyota crowd is already used to the high price of a manual hub conversion. (I had the prototype vehicle for that ORS kit on 4Runners).

GRMhick · 08-13-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panamint Charlie

So would this kit also get me half way to being able to flat tow my autotrans FJC behind my Motor home? Might be an additional selling point for the company.

The front end on an Automatic FJC is fine to flat tow. Pull the rear DS on an auto truck, and your good to go.

mtrent3450 · 10-05-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRMhick

The front end on an Automatic FJC is fine to flat tow. Pull the rear DS on an auto truck, and your good to go.

Anyone know if this is true?

Bastardized · 10-13-2009, 06:25 PM

Yes this is true. The front end of an auto FJC does not lock in until you engage the the T-Case.

y2kbaja · 10-20-2009, 08:10 AM

Yes the front of an FJC is towable as is the 4runner. I have flat towed my 4runner over 2000 miles with the driveshaft disconnect.

I am interested in the manual hub kit for the 05+ Tacoma to keep the cv's from turning on my long travel kit. Though it would be a hefty price tag at $1500-2000 and would probably deter me from purchasing.

OFRD_GRL · 11-17-2009, 08:23 AM

if it was a true manual hub conversion kit, im sure there would be tons of interest. i would definitely do it if i was keeping my FJ IFS.

Skrewball · 12-05-2009, 05:32 PM

4wDakota · 01-07-2010, 11:36 AM

Definately interested.

Pietro · 01-07-2010, 06:35 PM

Where is the tone ring for ABS/VSC on an FJ Cruiser? If it is on the end of the outer CV joint, this would be a no go. You'd lose all of your ABS/VSC HAC DAC and whatever other acronyms plus you'd have a christmas tree lit up on the dash. Unless they relocate the sensor.

amaintaylor · 01-10-2010, 10:30 AM

I would do this if you are able to keep the ABS and VSC. I am sure they wouldn't even offer it if they aren't compatible with the kit.

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08-06-2009, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
canadian bum Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140143 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 34	DynaTrac FreeSpin Hub Kit for 05+ Tacoma and FJ Cruiser Okay this is our chance to get a new product going for these trucks to get rid of the crappy wheel bearing issues with these trucks. I emailed DynaTrac and brought it to there attention. We need to show that there is interest in this product in order for it to get produced. The idea is very similar to there Dodge unit bearing retrofit for the FreeSpin hub kit. You can check it out here FreeSpin hub kit for Dodge The Dodge factory bearing setup is pretty near identical to the Toyota. So this is what the kit would basically be I am assuming. Longer CV output shaft instead of a yoke style output. This kit would also give you the ability to have manual hubs. Something we all would like to have to save on uneeded wear on compnents. More importantly though if this kit were to come out our front wheel bearing issues would be illiminated and the bearings would be servicable. Price is looking to be between $1500-$2000. I find that resonable because when the crappy wheel bearings pile it can take out a ton of expensive parts that can equal more than the price of the kit. So speak up and lets get the ball rolling with this because I personally am tired of this current poor design. Thanks, John

08-06-2009, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Panamint Charlie Hiding in the rocks Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41917 Location: Where the sage in bloom Is like perfume Posts: 71	So would this kit also get me half way to being able to flat tow my autotrans FJC behind my Motor home? Might be an additional selling point for the company. __________________ "Let's see what's down the road" --Grandpa http://panamintcharlie.com http://panamintvalley.com

08-11-2009, 12:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Marmot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1180 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 34	I just ran across this thread by doing a web search for Dynatrac Freespin hubs Tacoma. I'm interested. There are currently no manual hub options for the 05+ Tacoma. Yet, the entire front drivetrain is significantly stronger than the previous Tacomas/4Runners due to the larger diff and 1.31" axle shafts instead of the embarrassing 1.1" front shafts. Along with the availability of long travel IFS kits, I think people will be slower in thinking solid axle conversion on the 05+ generation since the front end is so much stronger and can be made to flex well. I know the previous generation (96+) of Tacomas/4Runners were stuck with a $1000 price tag for converting to manual hubs due to all the parts necessary to add manual hubs, so the newer Toyota crowd is already used to the high price of a manual hub conversion. (I had the prototype vehicle for that ORS kit on 4Runners). __________________ Jeff - 2000 4Runner SR5, rear e-locker, ARB front locker, supercharger, 33's, 3" lift, custom armor Last edited by Marmot; 08-11-2009 at 12:24 AM.

12-05-2009, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Skrewball Offroad Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121349 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 283	__________________ Vince 79 cj/toy buggy thing 96 80 series(supercharged DD) Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers BBRC Capital Land Cruiser Club CLCC Last edited by Skrewball; 12-05-2009 at 08:16 PM.

08-06-2009, 09:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
canadian bum Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140143 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 34	Hmm... I guess it could if the kit actually had manual hubs. I imagine it would be an option. My main goal is to get rid of the crap unit bearings that Toyota uses for the wheel bearings. Then you would still have to disconnect your rear driveshaft so in theory yes it would get you halfway.

10-13-2009, 06:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bastardized Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28626 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 62	Yes this is true. The front end of an auto FJC does not lock in until you engage the the T-Case.

10-20-2009, 08:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
y2kbaja Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112608 Location: Sacramento Posts: 16	Yes the front of an FJC is towable as is the 4runner. I have flat towed my 4runner over 2000 miles with the driveshaft disconnect. I am interested in the manual hub kit for the 05+ Tacoma to keep the cv's from turning on my long travel kit. Though it would be a hefty price tag at $1500-2000 and would probably deter me from purchasing.

11-17-2009, 08:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
OFRD_GRL Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76412 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 180 Blog Entries: 1	if it was a true manual hub conversion kit, im sure there would be tons of interest. i would definitely do it if i was keeping my FJ IFS.

01-07-2010, 11:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
4wDakota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20469 Location: Louisiana Posts: 212	Definately interested. __________________ 90 K5: TBI 350/700R4/241/D60/14B/6" lift/36" Iroks/........ 07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6 speed Last edited by 4wDakota; 01-07-2010 at 11:36 AM.

01-07-2010, 06:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pietro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38563 Location: Waterboro, ME Posts: 2,466	Where is the tone ring for ABS/VSC on an FJ Cruiser? If it is on the end of the outer CV joint, this would be a no go. You'd lose all of your ABS/VSC HAC DAC and whatever other acronyms plus you'd have a christmas tree lit up on the dash. Unless they relocate the sensor. __________________ 95' 4Runner with 5VZ engine WTB...winch bumper 84' M1031 CUCV 37's, 8kW gen

01-10-2010, 10:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
amaintaylor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Member # 149628 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3	I would do this if you are able to keep the ABS and VSC. I am sure they wouldn't even offer it if they aren't compatible with the kit.

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