Broke my IFS!!

ryanflknr · 08-13-2008, 12:46 PM

Basically I just broke my cv axel. Pulled it straight out of the diff housing. I guess the reason is I'm running 35x14.50 BOGGERS open front and rear haha. The thing is I had to drive it home and around a little bit so just more and more parts kept falling out on the road so basically I need a whole new front end. Now its making a really bad grinding noise which I have no idea what its coming from. Any idea on how much this is gonna cost???

ozziesironmanoffroad · 08-13-2008, 01:18 PM

id go SAS, it will prob cost the same as the repairs... lmao

ryanflknr · 08-13-2008, 01:28 PM

haha maybe one day... I'm working on my 83 right now so I aint really got the dough so I know if you want to play you have to pay but I'm taking the cheap way out right now

norcalsvx · 08-13-2008, 02:08 PM

get one of the many used ifs front setup (diff/axels/etc..) off craigslist.com or pirate or here or your local ttora.com

you can pick one up cheap, you should post some pics

bigt · 08-13-2008, 02:13 PM

take the axle and stuff off the 83 problem solved

ryanflknr · 08-13-2008, 03:17 PM

thats actually not a bad idea.. the 83 needs a new motor anyways...How much trouble is it to put the solid axel under the 90?

bigt · 08-13-2008, 03:29 PM

you have a donor truck with the same frame..

all im saying is fixing your ifs will be alot and you shouldnt be running tires that big on ifs even if its open

ryanflknr · 08-13-2008, 03:49 PM

yeah. How much is it to switch the axels?

bigt · 08-13-2008, 04:08 PM

well you would have to find someone who has done this stuff before.. its not hard presay but you def need to be a good welder with knowledge of suspension systems..but having the donor truck would make it easier.. you could see where the spring hangers are and whatnot..
might be better to get the part for your ifs form the junkyard if your more comfortable changing them out.

ryanflknr · 08-13-2008, 04:12 PM

Heres a pic of it you can see on the pass side theres nothing there.

gidieupp · 08-13-2008, 06:44 PM

I did the same thing to my 89 IFS (passenger side) but I drove it like that for two years. Never heard any grinding. The engine just crapped out on me recently.

bigt · 08-13-2008, 06:47 PM

if you can get the holes cleaned up i would just put a lifetime warrenty cv in it... the grinding could be brakes or wheel bearing or the other cv..

nice tires on a ifs.. with a locked rear it would be unstopable...my stock w/ welded rear and 32s is.

ryanflknr · 08-14-2008, 06:20 AM

I just welded the 83 in the rear & i was gonna do the 90 but I think i just want to spend the extra penny and get an aussie locker or a lock right.

904_runner · 08-14-2008, 09:17 AM

Hey Ryan, not trying to thread jack, but is that just a 4" lift with cranked torsionbars? Does it rub at all?

Like stated, its up to you, if you have the tools/time/money, you could take the Straight Axle off the other truck and put it on yours. NOt sure how much it would cost if you have a donor truck though.

ryanflknr · 08-14-2008, 01:44 PM

Yeah its just a 4" susp. It doesn't rub the fenders at all but I did have to grind the control arm just a little bit because the alignments out so bad. I just don't want to jump into doing the SAS and then have to spend more money than expected. I just want to know what im getting into

904_runner · 08-14-2008, 01:55 PM

Look at the cv angle!

Is the truck sitting now as it is in the picture? Looks like the part of the cv on the side closest to the wheel is still attached. Grinding noise?

Yea, sas would be nice, but i don't feel like taking on that project till i start breaking stuff on mine.

Do you have manual hubs? Maybe its time to pull the front third and make sure nothing is floating around in there

08-13-2008, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryanflknr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 145	Broke my IFS!! Basically I just broke my cv axel. Pulled it straight out of the diff housing. I guess the reason is I'm running 35x14.50 BOGGERS open front and rear haha. The thing is I had to drive it home and around a little bit so just more and more parts kept falling out on the road so basically I need a whole new front end. Now its making a really bad grinding noise which I have no idea what its coming from. Any idea on how much this is gonna cost???

08-13-2008, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,092	id go SAS, it will prob cost the same as the repairs... lmao __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

08-13-2008, 02:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,148	get one of the many used ifs front setup (diff/axels/etc..) off craigslist.com or pirate or here or your local ttora.com you can pick one up cheap, you should post some pics __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

08-13-2008, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,935	take the axle and stuff off the 83 problem solved __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s

08-13-2008, 03:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,935	you have a donor truck with the same frame.. all im saying is fixing your ifs will be alot and you shouldnt be running tires that big on ifs even if its open __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s

08-13-2008, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
ryanflknr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 145	haha maybe one day... I'm working on my 83 right now so I aint really got the dough so I know if you want to play you have to pay but I'm taking the cheap way out right now

08-13-2008, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
ryanflknr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 145	thats actually not a bad idea.. the 83 needs a new motor anyways...How much trouble is it to put the solid axel under the 90?

08-13-2008, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
ryanflknr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 145	yeah. How much is it to switch the axels?

08-13-2008, 04:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,935	well you would have to find someone who has done this stuff before.. its not hard presay but you def need to be a good welder with knowledge of suspension systems..but having the donor truck would make it easier.. you could see where the spring hangers are and whatnot.. might be better to get the part for your ifs form the junkyard if your more comfortable changing them out. __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s

08-13-2008, 04:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
ryanflknr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 145	Heres a pic of it you can see on the pass side theres nothing there. Last edited by ryanflknr : 08-13-2008 at 04:15 PM.

08-13-2008, 06:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
gidieupp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 49	I did the same thing to my 89 IFS (passenger side) but I drove it like that for two years. Never heard any grinding. The engine just crapped out on me recently.

08-13-2008, 06:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,935	if you can get the holes cleaned up i would just put a lifetime warrenty cv in it... the grinding could be brakes or wheel bearing or the other cv.. nice tires on a ifs.. with a locked rear it would be unstopable...my stock w/ welded rear and 32s is. __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s

08-14-2008, 06:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
ryanflknr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 145	I just welded the 83 in the rear & i was gonna do the 90 but I think i just want to spend the extra penny and get an aussie locker or a lock right.

08-14-2008, 01:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
ryanflknr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 145	Yeah its just a 4" susp. It doesn't rub the fenders at all but I did have to grind the control arm just a little bit because the alignments out so bad. I just don't want to jump into doing the SAS and then have to spend more money than expected. I just want to know what im getting into

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