[trw]

I've got all the parts for my front disc conversion using mini-truck parts on a 70' front axle. I want to rebuild the knuckle at the same time. Anyone know what kit I use for this? Do I use the kit for the 70' axel, a kit for a later axel, or a combination of parts?

thanks
tom

 

[Zipp]

Get the knuckle rebuild kit for the 79-85 hilux, or pickup. That's what your knuckles are going to be- and everything fits correctly.

That's what I was told- that's what I did- and what would you know- it worked!

Zipp.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

You will want the rebuild kit for the 79-85' Mini-truck, it is also the same kit as a 79+ FJ40/FJ60....

Also emailed ya...

 

[trw]

thanks for the info. now, any recomendations on the best way to deal with the tie rod end difference? What have you found to be the best solution to the different sizes?

thanks
tom

 

[cruiserman]

Taper inserts in the mini knuckles is one solution.

 

[trw]

thanks for the advice. where can i find those inserts?

tom

 

[cruiserman]

thanks for the advice. where can i find those inserts?

tom

I got mine from Dave Gore in AZ. He is a MAF supplier.

 

[4Cruisers]

You'll need front axle seals for the '70 FJs, all other parts should be for the '79 to '85 mini-truck.

I fabricated my own tapered inserts (steel) that fit in the mini-truck knuckle arms.

John

 

[2car]

I fabricated my own tapered inserts (steel) that fit in the mini-truck knuckle arms.

Me too. Strip of 0.050" mild steel sheet 0.5" wide. Get the basic shape by forming it around an old TRE. It gets squashed into the final shape when everything is tigtened up.

 

[4Cruisers]

Me too. Strip of 0.050" mild steel sheet 0.5" wide. Get the basic shape by forming it around an old TRE. It gets squashed into the final shape when everything is tigtened up.

Works great. After forming it around the old TRE, I used a Dremel tool and cut-off wheel to trim the excess - allows you to quickly get it to final shape. After inserting it into the tapered hole in the knuckle arm, trim the excess with the cut-off wheel and file flush on both sides.

John