So I had a few days off work... and decided to make some progress! :banana:
I collected the diffs from the shop. They said the front one was super easy, bot the rear was miles off and took a few attempts to get into spec. The marking dye was still on the crown wheel and the contact positions looked good.
There was a slight issue when putting them in my car them into my car, the guy DROPPED the rear diff! It wasn't strictly his fault, the container it was in failed and it slipped out. Luckily is landed on the cast casing and everything all still seems to be true and straight... it's a bit annoying though.. I now have a nagging feeling that it might not be perfect..
Being slightly OCD about my truck really is a curse sometimes! :gun4:
It was time to get on with POR15ing everything... it's the first time I've used this stuff, its nice and easy to work with and seems to give great results.
POR15 EVERYTHING!!! I used the old axle housing as a safe way to hold the rear diff when painting... It actually came apart really well in the end, every single nut and bolt came undone without sheering.
I got the rear wheel bearings pressed out/in by Tony at 4x4toys.co.uk. he had to make a new tool for the Landcruiser rear axle to do it in his press but he is now prepared for future ones!
While I was there I picked up a front pair of spare hub carriers.. so I can refurb them and fit the Total Chaos weld on gussets without having my truck off the road any longer.
It's so nice working with new parts
Close up of the rear diff carrier... Yukon 4.88 fitted (with spline adapter) and Trutrac.
I had a spare set of front drive shafts from when I replaced them last time (torn boot laziness) I decided while the diff was out to get both sets together, test the CVs and see what was the best set, then paint them up and reboot them.
The inner boots are lengthened "High angle" ones from
Toyota Truck Specialists - Off Road Solutions I actually bought them 4 years ago (I know it seems a bit excessive ordering CV boots internationally) but I was fed up of tearing rubber ones... they have been transplanted to three driveshafts now and I can't recommend them enough.
The outer CV boots are Polyurethane from
Japanese 4x4 Parts | 4x4 Accessories | 4x4 Spares.. They feel a lot better than the factory ones, but I can't comment on durability yet.
I wish the colours matched....
Axles almost ready for fitting.
I have rebuild the rear callipers too and still need to reassemble the handbrake mechanism..
I'm still waiting on a couple of parts from Toyota before I'm fully ready to fit.
I decided to replace the factory metal brake lines, unfortunately they are Japan supply and still on their way over (hopefully for next weekend) I also have a set of Goodridge stainless braided brake lines finished in red to replace the rubber sections, and a new Toyota handbrake cable.
