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HJ 55 running gear on a 40?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:36 pm
by Mechman
hi guys,
i have done a quick search and not found an answer so i thought id ask here.
i have been offered a 76 HJ55 front and rear axles with disc brake front and drum rear, with springs and shocks too. Can any one tell me if these can be bolted straight onto my 73 FJ40?

TIA

Rob

Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 6:47 pm
by ando
Rob

should bolt straight up without any issues

rgds

Ando

Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 7:50 pm
by ORSM45
its all the same stuff but not sure about the chassis width between 55 and 40 (if there is any)

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 2:35 am
by beanz2
Yup, same width axles and spring perch to spring perch. The only real issue is the '73 FJ40 brake master cylinder is set up for drum front brakes.

Dave

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 3:44 pm
by Mechman
thanks guys, just what i needed to know!!

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 1:04 pm
by Chef
Over here stateside, there's been much discussion as to whether there ever really was an "H" series diesel 55??? Frame width is the same here, so the swap should be a no brainer, but if you guys have hj55 pix and documentation, I'd sure like to see some!