How to: Toyota 4x4 Solid Front Axle Knuckle Rebuild - 4wd Pickup/Hilux, 40 55 60 Series Land Cruiser

Halfway through my first viewing of this video, thank you

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Watched the whole thing and I don't even own a Toyota. Very well done video.

Great video! I'm currently in the process of installing the king pin race, looks like they are all in but sticks out out ¼". It's my first time and it doesn't seem right.

outstanding! information.

You placed second spindle paper gasket on spindle before dust shield where as Toyota manual STEP 10 says after dust shield. I think two gaskets are required to be honest. But it has a drain passage for either path that does not have gasket. I did the right side your way. Maybe do the left side the Toyota way.
Hmmmm.

Thanks mate!
From Australia

Damn! I’m gonna have to buy more tools, and stuff!🧰👋😂👍great job buddy!

Great video with detailed description. I've watched this about three times now in preparation of restoring my ‘77 FJ40 LandCruiser's knuckles. Really appreciate the effort and time you put into this.

So just to be clear he torque the adjusting nut to 43 foot-pounds, and then after he's done making sure the hub spins freely he loosens it and then hand tightens it? and also what is the snap ring that is used after pulling the axle out called?

Beautiful, my fj 60 has the same problem not so bad but it is about time.

Enjoyed great video , thx for showing all correct tools, parts..
If using old race to install new one cut a slit in old one it won’t get stuck..

The FSM calls for a centering tool for the knuckle bearings to adjust preload. I see you didn’t do the the low range off road video doesn’t show that as well. Is it okay to not use the centering tool?

Dude.. what an awesome video. You're giving me the confidence of NOT spending $$$ on labor and just doing it myself. :)

That is an excellent video you did there, I'm sure that will help loads of people, thanks from London (Toyota do love those cone washers!)

Great video, lots of info. Getting ready to do the same, front n back. Only problem for me…I have a 74 fj40 no caliper brackets on my knuckle. Some have suggested I look for a 80’s 4-runner front end. Take the knuckle off that. I’d like to try n keep my original. I bought this new…what do you suggest. Thanks for your info.

hello, which front spring assembly does the hilux use, i see that it only has 3 leaves

My front knuckles are leaking also. Need to do this soon.

How many splines are on those burfield axles? Love the truck!

You are a natural in how-to videos and I know it ain’t easy, so well done sir! If anyone can’t rebuild a Birfield like you did while following your tutorial, well they should move on to other projects!

Just did my 84 following your video . I'm having a issue with my hub bearing preload though. Even without the nut tight or even on I'm at like 20 lb on the spring scale? I have checked that everything is seated flush over and over and nothing has changed. I have read on pirate 4x4 some people say some kits the seal creates a bunch of extra drag and are really tight but I dont know if I can go with that and rock it. Have you ever came across this problem or have any ideas? Thanks for the vid it was a life saver and very detailed !

Hi mate,
Love the video, just wanted to ask about how big is your magnet you used on the knuckle bearing....
Cheers

Hey again from Dayton, O. Do you have info on upgrading to 4runner calipers? Thinking about doing this since the calipers on my FJ62 are in sad shape. I have 15" wheels and 35's so some extra stopping would be nice. Thanks!

Wanna see that disk break conversion, i have an fj60 looking change it up

I wish life worked in 3X :)

I love build/repair vids with details like this. Well done, and thanks a million for sharing.

Ever consider building a vehicle considering all the spare parts you have? With those + your MIG you could build your own buggy, utv, tractor, etc. I enjoy watching those builds, unfortunately many of them are in russian or other languages, which I don't understand, but watch sometimes anyway just b/c the stuff they make is so cool.

How long should the brake rotors last? Where your rotors fairly new when this job was done? Would it be much work to go back and replace them later if needed?

I've never seen so many seals and grease in my life. I'm completely ignorant on solid axle/truck axles and hubs like this. I had no idea

Nice looking truck man!

i like your energy in this build man, sounds like you have fun with it and the way you explain what you are doing and why is thorough and well spoken , Good stuff man

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really great video, thanks!

I like your set up how can i fo it??

Great video, very detailed and made the job easy 👍

Excellent. No stone left unturned. Great job!

Adding hair around the axle seal helps with finding the hole.

Did my 80 series a few months back. This would have been very helpful. Nice job

Looking good!!

How to fixs the seats in those toyota trucks

Great video. I looked for the video you mentioned about painting a master cylinder but could not find it, also, what paint did you use for it? Thank you, Jim

Were the rotors ok , perfect time to have them turned or replaced

Cutting a slot in the old race makes it easy to get out after driving the new race in with it.

Grind the end of the puller rod like a male 3/8" socket...put a socket thats a little bigger then the bolt on the puller rod end...will help keep the puller straight....carful of the treads....can use a socket that fits the nut and the nut....but you have to turn the right way cause the nut will turn to...

Easier way to get the spindle off is just beat it with a dead blow. Or put a 2x4 on the spindle and beat that. Gets them off with 2 or 3 hits. Takes 10 seconds.

Ok how about anyone have a 85' solid axle for sale???

Anyone out there have a early 80's (single wire) transfer case indicator light switch??? Toy no longer has them and mines gone bad....

Good video I'm also currently doing this job so you couldn't have released it at a better time