FJ Cruiser Axle swap? into 3rd Gen 4Runner
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FJ Cruiser Axle swap? into 3rd Gen 4Runner
At work this past week we had a customer bring in his brand new FJ Cruiser. I had it up on the 2 post lift and was looking at the rear end that thought it looked almost identical to my '98 4runner setup. What got me thinking of a swap was it has an e locker but more importantly (for me) was the rear disc brakes.
I couldn't take any measurements while the truck was there to compare to my 4runner so I'm wondering if anyone has any info on compatibility and dimensions between the new FJ rear ends and a 3rd gen 4runner? Is this just a pipe dream?
I couldn't take any measurements while the truck was there to compare to my 4runner so I'm wondering if anyone has any info on compatibility and dimensions between the new FJ rear ends and a 3rd gen 4runner? Is this just a pipe dream?
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aside from the length, it won't be a bolt-on swap because of the placement of the coil springs and the shocks. my understanding is that the FJC has their shocks and coil spring perches located a bit farther out. why not modify your axle ends instead so you can install the drum- in-disc rear brake assembly?
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aside from the length, it won't be a bolt-on swap because of the placement of the coil springs and the shocks. my understanding is that the FJC has their shocks and coil spring perches located a bit farther out. why not modify your axle ends instead so you can install the drum- in-disc rear brake assembly?
A lot to figure out that's for sure.
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What is the main advantage for discs over drums? As I understand it, drums offer more protection for wheeling and on the rear, are nearly as functional as discs.
Someone have more details to offer?
Someone have more details to offer?
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also, the locations of the support brackets for the lower & upper control arms and the lateral control rod may also be different. is there a way that you can import a LC90/95 (Prado) rear axle housing assembly? It is available from South America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, & the Middle East. If you can get your hands on one, then that will be a direct bolt-on swap, except maybe for the gearing as the most common gearing for the LC90/95 are 1:4.30 and 1:4.10.
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