8.2 in a GX questions.

[IBallEngineer]

Hello everyone! After 9 years on the 3rd Gen forum I have added a GX470 to our collection of Toyotas. Although this new to me vehicle has some nice mods already, I would eventually like to add a locker, or two, and gear it for better slow roll. After reading on different sites and forums, it seems the 8" is probably not the axle to mod. Now I'm not building a serious rock crawler, but I don't want to invest in an axle that would not withstand a little push. My questions are kind of basic, but although people love to tell you how weak the 8" is, I can't seem to find a 8.2 swap thread that gives any details.

I'd like to know if the FJ cruiser axle allows for retention of existing abs, disc brakes, and e-brake set up.

I'd like to know if the WMS measurement stays the same.

Is there an easy way to identify an 8.2" axle, I will eventually be bargain hunting for a complete axle with 3rd member I can build. Don't want to get fooled.

Does anyone have a link to a build thread or video?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jaysen4runner]

your a LC dude. Why not just go 9.5 diamond why mess with8.2! :becky:

 

[IBallEngineer]

your a LC dude. Why not just go 9.5 diamond why mess with8.2! :becky:

I already have a giant pig, I don't need to build another one. Weight is an issue already, so I'll stay with the 8.2". For the record I have broken two 9.5's with the rear ARB locked so although that is in 26 years of wheeling (I have no intention of changing that set up) a 7K rig, they aren't without their own problems.

That said, I could just leave it alone, or I could build a DynaTrak or Currie. Neither is in my plan. Thank you.

 

[IanB]

I'm still running the 8.0" in mine, but I've seen several threads on the GXOR FB group regarding the swap. Probably the best place to search for this kind of thing.