I just wanted to run these prices by you guys to see if I can find this stuff cheaper somewhere else....

Stelership: (if I can remember everything)

Timing belt w/ idlers
Water pump
Tstat w/ gasket
Intake manifold gaskets
Drive belts
__________________________
Total: 589.00 (thats with the military discount)

Junkyard:

Solid axle........350.00

How much do solid axles normally cost?


Also, If anyone has any fj80 land cruiser coils they would like to get rid of, let me know!

 

depends on the year of truck the axle was from, condition its in etc. that sounds about right for an 84-85 axle thats in good condition.

 

It looked to be in the upper eighties and the axle was pretty clean...not sure if the internals are good though. what should I be looking for to ensure its good?

 

you can get a solid front axle from about $150 to $350 with the 85 being most desireable....but depends on supply and demand. I wouldnt pay anymore than 350 bils for one unless it is in great condition or has an upgraded gear setup.

 

I bought this kit from a vendor on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

A VERY complete kit.

 

RobD,

I really like that price! How long have you had the parts on your motor? The list doesn't have my engine on it so I wonder if the parts are universal.

 

Anyone seen or used this kit / supplier?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-02...ht_5333wt_1058

 

Got them put in last weekend, actually. So far, so good. I've put ~1500 kms (~940 miles) on it since last Thursday.

The kit came exactly as they state in the ad (even got a bag of peanut M&M's, my favourite!)

That other guy's ad you showed doesn't guarantee what belt he's sending you. Not that I'm calling anyone out on it, but if they can't or won't guarantee it, I don't trust them.

My swap engine is a 97 Tacoma 3.4 with a manual tranny. They ask you what your engine combination is.

 

Search the link in my sig about the mini FAQ thread, I have pics in there showing the differences between the 3 different mini truck front axles used from 79-85.
As mentioned you want to get the 84-85 axle due to the length of the factory truss.
You should also get the knuckle gussett kit and upper truss kit from any reputable company (marlin crawler, trail- geAr etc)