Quote:
sbechtold previously said:
Sorry to here about your output shaft.  I received a call from Jim and he informed me that a few FJ Cruiser owners running Lefty with the stock Toyota output shafts had broken the output shafts. Apparently the weight of the FJC is a bit much for the stock Toyota output shaft. He offered to replace my stock output shaft with a Longfield chromoly output shaft. Even though I had zero problems with the stock shaft in my Lefty, I opted to have the chromoly one installed. LT I'm sure Jim would be willing to help you out as well. Jim is now installing Longfield output shafts for anyone planning to run lefty in an FJC. I think it was pretty cool of Jim to proactively call me about the output shaft and install the Longfield.   |
Our shaft let go during the photo shoot we did with Toyota for the new Trail Team edition FJC. Woody from Ih8mud was spotting us on loose wet rocks when it went. Now those who wheel a lot know things can brake at any time, or they really broke on the last trip out but just did not let go yet. This was one of those times, the spot we were in as a non issue spot, Woody, LT and I all agreed on this.
We made the decision to try the Marlin Product since he is the original duel case shop, and a hell of a guy. By retaining the stock case in the rear, we also retain the 30 spline output shaft over the 23 spline shaft the early gear driven boxes have. The case is also quieter since it’s a chain drive over the all gear so daily driving is no different. The stock case is of course designed for our application, rt hand drop, and meant to turn full time unlike the gear driven cases. I have no issues running the stock case as a daily driver. Marlin sent us his proto type and we went to town to get it in before SEMA. Our truck was on display at SEMA with the Marlin set up in and running! (Also was at Surf N Turf the following weekend) As LT said earlier we custom machined a new style of shifter to allow the stock case to fit well under the tub and still perform. I am glad we have run both case set ups, it has given us a good exposure to the options out there.
We are now a Marlin Dealer and will have the cases in stock as soon as they are available, along with our new low profile shifter assembly.
