Totem Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 now you will also want to get the 1 ton front hubs and another 2 wheels like those on your axle so that you only need to carry one spare tire. conversely you could get a very expensive lug adpator or carry just a tire and tire spoons along with starter spray to set the bead but that method is for the very strong willed. Quote
Cossacks Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 Thanks but one nightmare at a time. Reminds me of my 4x4 days. I carry tire plugs for now. Quote
Totem Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 finally someone else that isn't afraid to use Butyl patch kit. I keep one in every truck I own on the hopes my flat will be a nail or puncture wound thats easy to use the kit on. Its the tire explodes and shreds ones that the spare is truley for.... in which case.. you are still back to the scenerio. Blow outs like that occur on duallies far more on the rears I am told as the nail makes one lose air then they are rubbing together which if unnoticed leads to the walls blowing out. Quote
Cossacks Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 Used 11 plugs once in one hole to get me to a shop. Not for the faint at heart. Going to shop now to see if axle arrived Quote
Derek up North Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Cossacks said: Used 11 plugs once ... Â Quote
Cossacks Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 Beats me lol. Axle won't be in till tomorrow sigh. .. Quote
Cossacks Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Anyone got drawing of axle makeup 6 bolt 1986 thanks Quote
linda s Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 This is a Land Cruiser axle but looks almost the same. Big difference is the lug pattern. ours are 6x 7.25. Very big spacing. See the big fat hub that comes out in the middle. That's what your looking for. Regular 4x4 Toyota's have 6 lugs but no big hub in the middle of the rear wheel and smaller lug nut pattern Linda S Couple of pics Quote
Derek up North Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Factory Service Manual. 1988 & 1993 Quote
Derek up North Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Also, if your axle is from a 1986, the wheel studs on the driver's side are likely left hand thread. Quote
Cossacks Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Thanks guys still waiting. Looks like grease filled bearings good to know Quote
Cossacks Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Wow left handed threads will let the mechanics know. 1950 jeepster had the same Quote
fred heath Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) The end of the stud should have the letter "L" stamped on it. At least on US made vehicles with left hand threads. Edited January 12, 2018 by fred heath Quote
Derek up North Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, fred heath said: The end of the stud should have the letter "L" stamped on it. At least on US made vehicles with left hand threads. It seems to me that people have reported both with and without the 'L'. If you've got LHT studs but didn't get the nuts included in your package, you'll have to consider buying a new set of RHT studs and nuts. Quote
WME Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 left hand thread markings https://www.metricmcc.com/catalog/Ch10/10-1022.pdf Quote
Cossacks Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Hi guys thanks for all the input. Axle still in transit. In Tampa now won't be able to get it till Monday afternoon. Shipping in Us sucks. Had more excuses as to why they couldn't deliver overnight as paided for. Day 3 ending. Still driving local only. 300 miles so far Edited January 12, 2018 by Cossacks Quote
Cossacks Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 Hi guys got the axle in to small but 10 inches. Checked all the other's on list and none left. My size is 49 inches between brake drums and 39 between perch pads. Thinking of buying AutoZone one and cut to size for now. Any ideas out a g note for now. Regards Robert Maddocks Quote
WME Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 Got a photo?? All the 1 tons are the same between hubs. The variables are the spring mount pad and the shock mount brackets. Both are easy fixes. Quote
Derek up North Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 Is it a 6-lug FF axle that you got or did they send you a 6-lug from a 4x4? Can you post a picture? Quote
linda s Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 10 inches smaller is a huge difference. We really need to see pics of it. So this axle came with dually wheels? Would like to see the wheels too. You must have a cell phone so send us those pics Linda S Quote
Cossacks Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Okay took some pics see if I can upload them. Pics not uploading axle is only 41 inches long must be 4x4. Got a call from alanta Georgia. Going to drive there tonight. Sizes are close to mine. Lesson learned. Left axle at garage no space. If I get to a mall or mcds I will try again. Regards Robert Quote
linda s Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Axles are measured from wheel mounting surface to the same on the other side so outside of the drum. Maybe if you can re-measure it we could figure out what they sent you. So where exactly did you buy this and how was it described. Have you called them yet? Linda S Quote
Cossacks Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Yep called them tough luck for me. Not the correct axle. This thing is tiny. USA 1 Canada 0. In Georgia now will look at another one. Just south of Atlanta now. No WiFi here. Quote
Derek up North Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 The correct axle is just over 61" wide (WMS to WMS). Quote
Cossacks Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Back online got the correct axle outside Atlanta. Got a shop to install it today and maybe get it tomorrow night. My old axle is still working. Nerve racking drive up here, didn't go over 55. Rented a car and room for a couple of days. Dam it was cold up here. Got lots of pics but they don't like to be uploaded. Thanks guys that list did work out after all. The new axle has extra heavy duty springs or helper springs. Look totally different from mine. $800 so far. Quote
Cossacks Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 Finally got a pic to load. Bottom of pic is coming out and top going in. Quote
WME Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 Photo looks right. How about a pic of the "wrong axle". Maybe we can identify it and maybe get you a refund of some kind. Quote
Cossacks Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 I told the garage in Florida to dispose of it. But thanks anyway. Florida wreckers told me I bought it and no refunds ever. Life lesson learmed. Still can't get the pic to load of it. Quote
linda s Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 If you found the crappy one using the car-part website it could have been reported to them. I'm pretty sure they don't want their customers to think all their sources are scammers and thieves. Linda S Quote
Cossacks Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 think i got the pic sorted out. it showed up with one wheel missing. Quote
linda s Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 I can see why you were so baffled at what you got. That is the strangest axle I have ever seen. Looks like the wheels are attached directly to the differential. At least tell us the name of the salvage yard so we can make sure no one of our members ever buys anything from them again. Linda S Quote
Cossacks Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 Last one on Dereks list South Florida Auto wreckers guy name was John. Asked for 2wd and 4 rims. Got 3 and 19 lunches short. Told no refund. Should be on road tomarrow. The shop is doing all the mods that are needed. Regards Robert Quote
linda s Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 So glad you finally got it all to work out. Owning these rigs is way fun but sometimes a lot of work. Have a wonderful trip from now on Linda S Quote
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