fireman1559

i have an extra rear toyota 8 axle could i use it as my front axle with some work and parts or would that be to much?

littlecommando

yes, that is what most people do, you could either buy a SAS kit, or buy all the parts sepratly

bigt

you need a steering axle.. you cant use a rear 8 inch in the front

fireman1559

whats the difference?

scuba

Uhh, the fact it doesnt have knuckles to make the wheels turn...
I mean, If going straight the whole time is your thing...go for it...

You need a solid FRONT axle out of a 79-85

fireman1559

in this part of the country those r few and very hard to find can i not just put knuckles on a rear axle is that possible?

bigt

cna also use a d44 or a land cruiser axle... they will ship an axle anywhere in the states...

scuba

d44, umm wrecked jeep, wrecked ford...yada...
Should be plenty of domestics in your area...

fireman1559

isnt it wider than the rear? and could i use a coilover shock instead of leafsprings?

scuba

If you like alot of math and geometry, sure you can use coilovers..

And some are wider then your rear axle, but thats what wheel spacers are for....

86Toyrunna

.... with a hell of alot of mods, money and time iam sure that it could be done.. but your looking at needing axles, knuckles, hubs, brakes, and even then your going to have to modify the axle tubes so much that im not sure if it would even be structually sound. keep an eye on craigslist, i hear talks of trail-gear putting out a front housing, should be cheaper then a diamond... id just keep lookin for one and if need be get one shiped to ya ... ..... o yea and if your looking to use toyota knuckels.. your gonna need the knuckel balls off a factory housing anyway.. too much work imo and to many variables that can make you when you get it done and somthing aint right. thats my .02

fireman1559

thanks guys i guess im going to have to use my buddys D44

RevNL

What kind?

gilby4runner

check the nashville craigs list. There were a set of axles just the other day. Not to sure how close you are.

scuba

Yeah, you front axle is going to need to be passenger side drop...
just so ya know...

85toy

lol dude step away from the yota before you hurt youself.

scuba

lolz...