Calgary Jeep Association

4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: bdron on May 15, 2014, 12:27:56 PM

Title: Using a Toyota BJ60 front and rear end in my 1985 cj7
Post by: bdron on May 15, 2014, 12:27:56 PM

I am able to pickup a used Toyota land cruiser front and rear diff. if I want to use them in my 1985 cj7. Does anyone have any experience with converting them?

Title: Re: Using a Toyota BJ60 front and rear end in my 1985 cj7
Post by: hps4evr on May 16, 2014, 12:36:57 PM

For some reason I think the differentials on the Toyota axles are both offset to the passenger side? Confirm that. And make sure you have enough room to mount your leaf springs, I think those toyotas were narrow compared to a cj7.

Title: Re: Using a Toyota BJ60 front and rear end in my 1985 cj7
Post by: Bnine on May 17, 2014, 12:00:18 PM

I think that is correct.

Also the steering will be very custom.

Not really ideal in a cj.

Title: Re: Using a Toyota BJ60 front and rear end in my 1985 cj7
Post by: bdron on May 19, 2014, 05:32:52 PM

Thank you for your input.
Brian

Title: Re: Using a Toyota BJ60 front and rear end in my 1985 cj7
Post by: Fly Guy on May 20, 2014, 07:38:44 AM

Yes, the toyota axles are passenger side offset. I just spent the weekend rebuilding the knuckles on the front diff of my FJ60. It was a dirty, time consuming job and if I never see another birfield joint again I'll be happy. Stick with a dana axle and you'll be happy too! Also, the front brakes on the toyota don't have a lot of stopping power. They are a pretty tough axle though and you can get a full floating rear.