Page 080 — Land Cruiser Front Axle, Knuckle & Hub Assembly:
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INDIVIDUAL PARTS: Click on the Number
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Aisin OEM Hub Service Kit |
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Kit includes gaskets and O-ring seals. One kit does both hubs. Remember to service your Aisin hubs when you repack your wheel bearings.
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Bearing Brands in Bearing Kits from SOR
The bearing brands depicted in the kit photos may change due to availability.
Specter Off-Road only uses top quality automotive bearings in our kits that meet or exceed the original factory manufacturing specifications. You will find only quality bearings from American, Japanese or European manufacturers at Specter Off-Road.
We here at SOR have noticed a number of less expensive bearings showing up in the Land Cruiser marketplace. Several bearings we have inspected are much lower quality than the original equipment Toyota bearing. Insist on high quality replacement bearings for your Cruiser. |
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Major, Minor and Complete Shim, Gasket and Bearing Sets The sets depicted below are for side-by-side comparison only. These kits vary by year and model.
The photos below depict kits for a 1975 and later 40 Series with factory disc brakes. Click the part number links in
each column to see other kits. Click the image for a larger view, click it again to reduce it.
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Wheel Bearing Kits see part number |
Birfield Seal Replacement Kit see part number |
Knuckle Bearing
Kit see part number |
Minor Shim & Gasket Set see part number |
Major Shim & Gasket Set see part number |
Disc Brake
Bearing
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For replacing front wheel bearings, includes inner and outer wheel bearings, wheel seals, lock tabs, and hub gaskets. Kit does both sides.
Does not include gaskets for locking hubs. For Warn hubs see part
#333-7310 for AISIN see part #080-89
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Comes with knuckle bearings, front wheel seals, birfield seals, lock tab washers, gaskets, shims & felts. Kit does both sides
Does not include gaskets for locking hubs. For Warn hubs see part #333-7310 for AISIN see part #080-89 |
This kit contains Birfield Seals, Spindle Gaskets, Wheel Seals, Loc Tabs, retainer Gaskets, and Hub Gaskets for both sides.
Does not include gaskets for locking hubs. For Warn hubs see part #333-7310 for AISIN see part #080-89 |
The Minor Shim & Gasket Kit contains just the shims and gaskets for both sides. Does not include gaskets for locking hubs. For Warn hubs see part #333-7310 for AISIN see part #080-89 |
The Major Shim & Gasket Kit contains shims, gaskets, front axle wheel seals, birfield axle seals, and lock tabs for both sides Does not include gaskets for locking hubs. For Warn hubs see part #333-7310 for AISIN see part #080-89 |
If you have disc brakes or have a disc brake conversion kit purchased from Specter Off-Road, this kit is complete. Kit includes gaskets, shims, seals, lock tabs, knuckle bearings, inner & outer hub wheel bearings for both sides. |
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Kit includes quantity 2 each of the outer knuckle seals, #080-61 and 2 each of the inner knuckle felts, #080-62. Does not include metal flange. If your metal flange is damaged you will need to order part number 080-80A, Oil Seal Kit.
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Up until 1998 the Land Cruiser used a straight axle (or live axle) closed knuckle. The knuckle pivots left to right, using knuckle bearings, one top and one bottom per side. With the use of larger tires and rims the knuckle bearing (AKA trunnion bearing, king pin bearing) takes a lot of pounding abuse. Most of the wear to the bearing occurs in the straight line position. Rotating knuckle left to right and the knuckle wants to return to center every time is a sign of bearing wear.
Always refer to your factory Chassis Body Manual for procedures see page 221.
Part #200-12 hub socket is a great addition to your Land Cruiser tools for proper torque specs.
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080-400A
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Knuckle Bearing Kit-
Fits 1968-9/75-Comes with knuckle bearings (qty 4), front wheel seals (qty 2), birfield seals (qty 2), lock tab washers (qty 2), gaskets, shims, & felts-Does both sides - 1958-1967 Models this kit will fit but you will also need to order #080-70A-L and #080-70A-R inner bushings, order seperately. -Special Promotion - Everyone gets the Discounted Price on this part.
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$159.00
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080-400B
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Knuckle Bearing Kit- Fits 9/75-1/79-Comes with knuckle bearings (qty 4), front wheel seals (qty 2), birfield seals (qty 2), lock tab washers (qty 2), gaskets, shims, & felts-Does both sides - Club Price is $ 135.15 Click here for info about Club SOR
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$159.00
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080-400C
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Knuckle Bearing Kit-
Fits 1/79-1/90-Comes with knuckle bearings (qty 4), front wheel seals (qty 2), birfield seals (qty 2), lock tab washers (qty 2), gaskets, shims, & felts-Does both sides -Special Promotion - Everyone gets the Discounted Price on this part.
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$179.00
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If you have disc brakes or have a disc brake conversion kit that you purchased from Specter Off-Road, we now offer a complete new Disc Brake Bearing Replacment Kit. Kit includes gaskets, shims, seals, lock tabs, knuckle bearings, inner & outer hub wheel bearings for both sides.
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084-101A
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Disc Brake Bearing Kit - Fits 7/70-9/75 FJ40/55 with SOR disc brake conversion - Includes gaskets, shims, seals, lock tabs, knuckle bearings, inner & outer hub wheel bearings - Does both sides - Club Price is $ 229.50 Click here for info about Club SOR
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$270.00
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084-101B
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Disc Brake Bearing Kit- Fits 9/75-1/79 FJ40 & FJ55-Includes gaskets, shims, seals, lock tabs, knuckle bearings, inner & outer hub wheel bearings-Does both sides - Club Price is $ 229.50 Click here for info about Club SOR
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$270.00
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084-101C
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Disc Brake Bearing Kit- Fits 1/79-1/90 FJ40, FJ60, & FJ62-Fits #084-100A-U SORs front disc brake cange over kit-Includes gaskets, shims, seals, lock tabs, knuckle bearings, inner & outer hub wheel bearings-Does both sides - Club Price is $ 229.50 Click here for info about Club SOR
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$270.00
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If you are replacing your front wheel bearings, you can now order inner and outer wheel bearings, wheel seals, lock tabs, and hub gaskets using one part number only. One kit does both sides.
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Major & Minor Shim & Gasket Set |
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When rebuilding your front end, SOR has a choice of two kits for you to choose from. The Minor Shim & Gasket Kit contains just the shims and gaskets for both sides. The Major Shim & Gasket Kit contains shims, gaskets, front axle wheel seals, birfield axle seals, and lock tabs for both sides.
Part #200-12 hub socket is required for proper torque.
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Major Shim & Gasket Set
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080-41A-KIT
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Major Shim & Gasket Set- Fits 1958-9/75-Comes with front axle seals, birfield axle seals, lock tabs, shims, & gaskets-Does both sides - Club Price is $ 37.25 Click here for info about Club SOR
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$43.82
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080-41B-KIT
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Major Shim & Gasket Set- Fits 9/75-1/79-Comes with front axle seals, birfield axle seals, lock tabs, shims, & gaskets-Does both sides - Club Price is $ 47.64 Click here for info about Club SOR
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$56.05
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080-41C-KIT
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Major Shim & Gasket Set- Fits 1/79-1/90-Comes with front axle seals, birfield axle seals, lock tabs, shims, & gaskets-Does both sides - Club Price is $ 52.70 Click here for info about Club SOR
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$62.00
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Minor Shim & Gasket Set
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Birfield Seal Replacement Kit |
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Does your 1968-1998 front axles have deposits of gooey grease on the inside of the front knuckles? These deposits are generally caused by worn out Birfield Seals. If the seals are not replaced, the thin grease will migrate into the brake drum or onto the rotor, causing premature brake and possible wheel bearing failure. Specter now offers you the convenience of a kit with the minimum gaskets and seals necessary to replace both of the Birfield Seals on your front axle. This kit contains Birfield Seals (qty 2), Spindle Gaskets (qty 2), Wheel Seals (qty 2), Loc Tabs (qty 2), retainer Gaskets (qty 2), and Hub Gaskets (qty 2). The wheel seals are included so you can inspect and repack the inner wheel bearings.
If you need new bearings order these separately #080-01 and #080-34.
For Warn Hub service kit see #333-7309, or for Factory Hub gasket see #080-85.
Specter also suggests the purchase of a Hub Socket part #200-12 and Front Axle Maintenance Manual #223-25 if you do not already have them.
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080-590A
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Birfield Seal Replacement Kit- Fits 1968-9/75 (1958-1975 Land Cruisers did not come with O.E.M. hubs)-Comes with birfield seal (qty 2), spindle gasket (qty 2), wheel seal (qty 2), star tab (qty 2), FAX retainer gasket (qty 2), & hub gasket (qty 2)-Does both sides-For Warn hub service kit see #333-7309 - Club Price is $ 21.90 Click here for info about Club SOR
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$25.76
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080-590B
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Birfield Seal Replacement Kit- Fits 9/75-1/90-Comes with birfield seal (qty 2), spindle gasket (qty 2), wheel seal (qty 2), star tab (qty 2), FAX retainer gasket (qty 2), & hub gasket (qty 2)-Does both sides-For Warn hub service kit see #333-7309 - Club Price is $ 24.65 Click here for info about Club SOR
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$29.00
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Replacement cone, washer, nut & stud for factory O.E.M. Aisin Hub.
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New Knuckle Bearing Race
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Worn Knuckle Bearing Race
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Worn Knuckle Bearings
Up until 1998 the Land Cruiser used a straight front axle (or live axle) with closed steering knuckles. Each knuckle pivots side to side on knuckle bearings, also known as trunnion or king pin bearings. One top and one bottom of each steering knuckle. Knuckle bearings carry a large percent of the vehicle load - the bearings take a lot of abuse. Bearing wear occurs in the straight line position (see photo). Grooves wear into the bearing race and steering is no longer precise. To check for wear, put the front of the vehicle on jack stands and slowly turn the steering wheel side to side. If the wheels want to return to center or feel like they're clicking into detents, it is likely your bearings are worn. Another sign of wear would be loose knuckle arms.
Specter Off-Road sells a complete kit to correct this problem. The kit contains seals, knuckle bearings, gaskets and shims depending on model. The kit contains parts to do both steering knuckles. See part listing #080-400 If your bearings are in good shape but you are just servicing your knuckle and wheels bearings, SOR sells major and minor seal kits. The kits contain seals, shims and gaskets in one package to ensure you get what you need to complete the job. See part numbers #080-40 and #080-41. We also recommend consulting your service manual for procedures, torque settings and bearing load settings. To purchase a service manual, see pages 220, 221 and 223 The knuckle bearing kits do not contain wheel bearings.
While you're in there: If you are overhauling your steering knuckles, you will be disassembling the entire hub and knuckle and breaking free the tie rod ends. You may want to consider replacing your wheel bearings and brake pads. See part number 080-34 and 080-01 for inner and outer wheel bearings and page 081 for pads and shoes. You will run the risk of damaging tie rod boots so you may want purchase replacement boots (see page 094).
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Newfield High Strength Birfield Axle |
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If you have a problem with breaking the stock birfield axles due to larger tires, V8 engine or radical wheeling, Specter has the answer. Newfield High Strength Replacement Birfield Axles are made from billet alloy steel that is stronger than stock. The Newfield are made physically larger than the stock birfield for added strength. Finally the Newfield is heat treated and subjected to cryogenic cooling for increased surface hardness and toughness.
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080-54D-N
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Newfield High Strength Birfield Axle- Fits 1/79-1/90 40, 55, 60 & 62 Series with disc brake front axle-Made from billet alloy steel - Club Price is $ 0.00 Click here for info about Club SOR(Discontinued-No longer available)
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High Strength Inner Birfield Axles |
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080-57B-CM
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RCM IN BIR AXLE-
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080-58C-CM
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LCM IN BIR AXLE-
1/90-1/98 FJ80*CHROMEMOLY(Discontinued-No longer available)
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Chrome Moly
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080-57B-A
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A*R IN BIR AXLE-
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080-58C-A
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A*L IN BIR AXLE*Special Order NO Return-
1/90-1/98 FJ80*AFT -Special Promotion - Everyone gets the Discounted Price on this part. (Special Order-not in stock-NO RETURN)
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$179.00
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Aftermarket
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Warn premium Locking Hubs are the popular choice for aftermarket locking hubs. Warn invented the lock out hub as we know it today dating back to the 1940’s & 1950’s. Warn premium locking hubs save wear and tear on your Land Cruisers front drive train. Unlocking the hubs disconnects the front wheels from the axle, which saves on fuel and gives you more power. This also means less expense on servicing and replacing front drivetrain parts. Installs in less than an hour using the stock hub bolts. Includes gaskets, lock washer and allen head bolts. Sold each.
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Warn Hub Service Kits come with everything you need to service your Warn Hubs. Kit includes gaskets, lock washers, and allen head bolts. One kit does both hubs. Remember to service your Warn hubs when you repack your wheel bearings.
Early M47 Warn Hub Kits are not available, use hub gasket #080-05 (qty 4).
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223-25
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Service Tip
Don’t use a chisel & hammer. Use the correct tool to avoid damage when adjusting the front axle nuts. It’s an inexpensive, indispensable tool to add to your collection.
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Page 080 — Land Cruiser Front Axle, Knuckle & Hub Assembly:
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