Samurai Toyota Axle Swap
Here is a short list of the commonly ordered items when people are doing the Toyota axle swap. We also carry many other items that may help rebuild, regear, lock up and attach the axles in our Toyota Pages.

Samurai Rock Assault Rear Axle Housing Kit

Low Range Off-Road is proud to introduce "The Strongest Samurai Axle Housing Ever Made". The Samurai Rock Assault Axle Housing Kit is a Toyota IFS width axle housing that is offset for a Samurai t-case. This housing features a heavy-duty, press formed, 1/4" plate steel center section shell that is specially shaped to ensure a minimum of 3/4" additional clearance under the differential. The differential mounting surface is made from 1/2" plate steel and comes with our Differential Stud Eliminator Kit to ensure that your differential never pulls out of the housing. The outer offset flanges are made from 4130 chromoly to prevent distortion or bending. Axle tubes are made from 1/4" thick DOM tubing, with a 3" outer diameter.

This exclusive design features axle tubes that have been offset above the housing centerline. The inner axles ride near the bottom of the axle tubes rather than in the center. The results are an increase of 3/8" ground clearance under the axle tubing. The center section is offset to line up with the Samurai t-case so that your driveline does not vibrate from being offset.

The Samurai Rock-Assault axle housings use stock or aftermarket 1986-1995 Toyota Pickup/4Runner brake backing plates and brake assemblies and uses a custom length chromoly axle shafts. An optional fill/inspection cap can be installed for an additional fee.

Overall housing length is 51 1/2 inches from mounting flange to mounting flange. Axle is shipped unpainted and lightly oiled to prevent rusting. We recommend degreasing housing inside and out before installation and painting.

• Kit Includes:
• Samurai Rock Assault™ Rear Axle Housing
• Short and Long side Chromoly Samurai axles
• Differential stud eliminator kit
• Differential drain plug
• Ultra grey silicone

Rear Toyota Offset Differentials Housings

If your looking to add Toyota axles to your Samurai, this 6" offset rear housing is just the ticket to totally eliminated drive line vibe, with a non CV shaft in the rear. Your drive-line will be straight as an arrow. Standard width it 4.5" wider that the stock Samurai axle and uses all common Toyota parts so rebuilding and replacing parts is easy.

Axle some standard in IFS width which is 56.5" wide drum to drum. Custom order widths available on request, pricing increases.

Comes with offset housing and both axle shafts ready to build. Uses older small hub axle for short side and newer larger hub style for long side. Brakes and wheels will need to be ordered correctly for this reason.

You will need to provide your own third member, brake setups, spring pads, and shock mounts. Shipping is generally $70-100.

Front Toyota Axle Conversion Kit
We are proud to carry the Toyota axle conversion kit for the Suzuki Samurai. This kit allows the installation of a Toyota front axle under a Suzuki Samurai using either Jeep YJ leaf springs or Samurai Springs. Jeep Springs are 2.5 inch's wide, normal pack thickness is slightly over 1.250 inch's.
The issue you have to deal with when installing the Toyota axle under a Samurai is that the Toyota axle spring pads are 3/8" outside where the Samurai Springs mount. Some just mount things up but this causes many problems down the line. The other issue is that is you simply move the spring pads in 3/8" you cannot get a ubolt around the axle right next the the differential, it is just not possible without major modification.
That is why this kit is the answer. This kit allows installer to simply move Toyota spring perch eyes to Samurai width without massive reworking of existing axle housing. Kit consists of 1 plate that you weld to the factory perch on the diff side of the axle with a top plate that bolts down your spring to the lower plate. It still uses one ubolt on the outside for ultimate strength. For the long side of the axle you simply remove you factory perch and weld the new included taller perch, 3/8" inward. Comes with all needed hardware and ubolts. Please specify what year front axle you have because the u-bolts do change.

Toyota Axle to Suzuki Box High Steer Kit
For those running Toyota axles this is the steering solution you will need if you are running a Samurai or Sidekick Steering Box inside the Frame. The drag link is built to mate up to the Samurai or Sidekick steering box. Kits come with Toyota 4140 billet steel arms, FJ-80 tie rod ends, .250 wall 1.250 DOM tube, and 23 mm jam nuts. Some other companies are selling cast steering arms in the Suzuki to Toyota kits, ask before you buy as you can get better quality billet parts for the same price. Also these arms are shorter than competitors arms, the reason for this is retain full steering radius. Your Samurai pitman arm is much shorter than the stock Toyota pitman arm, thus you need a shorter arm on the axle to work with the Samurai box. Make sure this kit will work for your setup, we know it will not work with some coil kits.

3 Hole Spring Perches
When installing lifted rear leaf springs, it's best to rotate the pinion so it points directly at the rear transfer case output flange and use a CV style drive shaft. The best way to rotate the pinion is to cut off the old perches and weld in a new set at the proper angle. Normally the spring pin is installed in the center hole but you can also move the rear axle forward or backward 1" by using the optional holes. Made from 1/4 plate steel. Unpainted finish.

DIY Shock Hoops
This kit includes pieces to build your own shock hoops. Includes 2- 1 1/2 " x .120 mild steel round tubes, bent at 180 degrees, 4- 3/16" laser cut steel tabs w/ 1/2" hole and 4-1 1/2"capped end tubes. These are great for those pushing your front axle forward. Tubes will need to be fit and welded and additional bracing could be required. Frame plating would want to be done before installation. (see picture) These are a good starter kit for someone who does not have all the tooling to make their own. Requires hand tools, some fabrication knowledge and welding and grinding.

Rear U-Bolt Flip Kit
Swapping in a Toyota axle? U-bolt flip kits help increase ground clearance under your rig. Stock u-bolts face down and offer a snag point for rock and trail debris. Our u-bolt flip kit point the spring bolt up and out of harm way. This results in better ground clearance and less damage to the thread section of the bolt.

Each kit contains two flip plates and four 9/16" bolts with nuts and washers. Unpainted finish.

Lower Shock Mounts
These shock mounts are designed to weld directly on to the axle housing. Can be used for front or rear axle applications. Made from 3/16" plate steel. Mounts have curved bottoms that can be mounted horizontally or vertically on axle. Mount is 2.5" tall with 1/2" shock mount holes.

Coated Steel Braided Brake Lines
Great quality brake lines at low cost! These coated steel braided brake lines are 26" long and are DOT approved. They are made for the Toyota but work great when doing axle swaps.

Single Line Proportioning Valve
For those doing the swap on a 88.5 and older Samurai/Sierra, you have to figure out how to adapt the double rear brake lines to the single line of the Toyota axle. We have found that by replacing your factory 2 line-in, 2 line-out Proportioning valve with this 2 line-in, 1 line-out Proportioning valve, it is safe and easy. Small modifications of your factory hard lines must be done for correct fitment and can be done with your hands. These are brand new.

Spidertrax E-brake Kit
The most powerful aftermarket e-brake system available for the Suzuki Samurai. This bolt-on kit equips the Samurai with a drive line mounted e-brake system. Over 30% more holding power then the OEM drum style e-brake. And unlike the OEM drum style e-brake, this kit provides amazing holding force in both forward and backward motion. You will want this if you are installing any disk brake kit, lengthening your wheelbase, or installing Toyota axles.

Toyota Drive Line Adapters
It is a well known fact that Samurai drive lines weren’t the strongest ever built. Fortunately there is a great low cost alternative to custom made drive shafts. These spacers allow you to replace the stock pretzel you just bent with a much stronger Toyota drive line. They are also a good thing to have when you are doing the common Toyota axle swap.

Choose with or without hardware.