Front axle service:
This is a very common Cruiser repair. Generally, the knuckles on the front axles start to leak. Usually they leak onto the insideof the ball in back of the front tires. In some cases they will leak right out of the locking hubs.
 
Get under your truck and look at the back of the front knuckles. They will be dirty but they should not be wet with oil. If they are wet it is time for a front axle service. 80 Series Land Cruisers are particularly susceptible to this as they are full-time 4WD and additional wear is placed on the front end.
 

The rebuilding of the front axle is not difficult, however it takes a long time to perform and the parts are rather expensive. Unlike many other shops, we rebuild the entire front axle. The cost for this service is $985 for a 40, 55 and 60 Series. The 80 series parts are more expensive and the total cost of an 80 Series font axle rebuild is $1070.

Our service includes:

1. All seals
2. All gaskets
3. Trunion bearings
4. Turn rotors/drums
5. Replace shoes/pads
6. New wheel bearings
7. Inspect ft brake system
8. Clean locking hubs
9. All parts cleaned and painted
10. Front axle cleaned and painted
    

Possible wild cards:
It is common to find that the calipers, disk brakes, or the wheel cylinders, drum brakes, are leaking or worn. The soft brake lines on the axle and from the frame to the axle also wear and crack overtime. We will inspect all the parts and contact you prior to any additional work being performed. Don’t mess around with your brakes!

Prices subject to change, please call or stop by for an exact estimate for your vehicle.