Great thorough walk through the process. In my mechanic days my family had a 4wd repair centre and I must have done thousands of these knuckle jobs. We used to use a special kit that would allow for measuring the distance from centre of the drive shaft so we could fit the exact thickness shims top and bottom of the the housing to correctly preload to centre. Not sure what happened to that kit when my dad sold the workshop and retired but I wish I had it myself. 😊 I’m enjoying watching your videos and appreciate your thorough workflow and attention to detail. That’s the difference between a Good repair and an Average one ! Well done young fella 👍💪
I try and keep things simple and use basic tools when possible. I have seen the centering tool you mentioned but currently don't own one. Appreciate that mate. stay tuned 😃
Was trying to repair my grandfather's LC 75 series. Your videos are very helpful. I just couldn't find parts in my country. Engine is running perfectly. Only minor body works, windscreens and other gadgets could bring back that old beasts.
Hi, good work. I'm a qualified mechanic with 45 years experience. You may want to relook at the outer wheel nut. When you tighten up the outer wheel nut, don't back off when you tighten this. The hub can work itself loose. Causing the bearing to chatter / failure / wear out the spindle. Or fall off. Apart from that. Well done.
Hey mate. Ok that makes sense. I Imagine you have seen a few trashed spindles over the years. I should be able to amend this step or address it in the next video. Thanks for the feedback
@@addzlife6681 well more rebuild videos on the Ute I reckon. Like gearbox, driveshafts, tray, interior etc. You've basically given me the inspiration to rebuild my 79 series Ute 👍
Great vid. One question though as I am trying to work it out on this vid; On the FJ75 are both steering arms atached at the top pf the swivel hub. I forgot to take a pic before I dismantled it! Thanks
Mate I was already planning to replace the hubs for shits and giggles, but I'm in newcastle and after a week of tough roads I've noticed my driver side rear hub is leaking on the outside badly, onto the tire even. No leak on the diff or anywhere else noticeably. Can I drive to sydney for my tools or will I do damage? Love the channel
Hey mate. Sounds like the inner axel seal is leaking. As mentioned the best you can do is check the diff oil level and top it up regularly. Addressing a rear hub is simple in comparison to the front
