Swivel Hub Kit suitable for Leaf Sprung 70 73 75 Series Landcruiser

Swivel Hub Kit suitable for Leaf Sprung 70 73 75 Series Landcruiser

This kit contains everything needed to repair a weeping or leaking swivel hub on the earlier leaf-sprung front axle Landcruisers, including the specific wheel bearings used on these older models, along with high-quality aftermarket gaskets and seals. This listing covers both sides.

🚗 Suitable for:

• 70 Series Toyota LandCruiser FJ70, BJ70, HZJ70, PZJ70 (leaf-sprung, pre-1999)
• 73 Series Toyota LandCruiser FJ73, BJ73, HZJ73, PZJ73 (leaf-sprung, pre-1999)
• 75 Series Toyota LandCruiser FJ75, HJ75, BJ75, HZJ75 (leaf-sprung, pre-1999)

Suitable for leaf-sprung solid front axle vehicles only. Does not suit the coil-sprung 78/79 Series (1999 onwards), 80 Series or 105 Series.

📦 What’s Included:

• Full set of high-quality Japanese Koyo or NTN Bearings for both swivel hubs
• Gasket and Seal Kit
• Specific wheel bearings for the leaf-sprung early models
• Everything needed to fix weeping or leaking swivel hubs

🛠️ Fitment Details:

• Suits leaf-sprung solid front axle 70, 73 and 75 Series Landcruisers only
• Not suitable for the coil-sprung 78/79 Series (1999 onwards) or 80/105 Series
• This kit does not include wheel bearings – Perfect if your wheel bearings are not old and you’re wanting to repack them.
• Check your chassis code and build date if you’re unsure which kit you need

⚙️ Why Choose This:

• Bearings sized specifically for the leaf-sprung early models, not a generic fit
• High-quality aftermarket gaskets and seals, built to last
• Covers both hubs in one kit

📦 Dispatch Information: We keep these on the shelf at our Brisbane store, for fast dispatch.

❓ FAQs:
Q: Is this kit both sides?
A: This listing covers both sides.

Q: Does this kit include wheel bearings?
A: No, this kit does not include wheel bearings. Perfect if your wheel bearings are not old and you’re wanting to repack them.

Q: Will this suit my 78 or 79 Series Landcruiser?
A: No. The 78/79 Series (1999 onwards) uses a coil-sprung front axle – see our other swivel hub kit for those models.

To do your swivel hubs, we recommend having the following tools:

• Metric socket set – 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24 mm required
• Socket wrench with extension to suit above sockets
• 54mm hub nut socket (available in the drop down area)
• Breaker bar to suit above sockets
• Torque wrench to suit above sockets
• Drain pan (minimum 3L)
• Jack (bottle or trolley)
• Jack stands
• x2 Flathead screwdriver
• Steel hammer (claw hammer)
• Snap ring (circlip) pliers
• Brass/copper hammer
• Vise-grips or pliers
• Scissors or cutters (for plastic cable ties only)
• Seal puller tool
• Steel or brass drift, e.g. 6mm steel rod
• Razor blade (e.g. Stanley knife blade)
• Old toothbrush or wire brush for cleaning components
• Crowbar
• Large wood blocks x2
• Bearing and seal driver set – 39.5, 44.5, 50, 59, 72, 81mm required (not required, but can help)

Extras we recommend having around:

• Toyota Drain Plug Gasket 12157-10010 x2 (differential fill and drain plugs)
• 3.6 x 45mm split pins (x3)
• Cable ties – 300mm (x7)
• Brake and parts cleaner (lots)
• Paper towels or rags (lots)
• Penetrating fluid, e.g. WD40, Inox, CRC etc. (recommended)
• Multi-purpose lithium base wheel bearing grease, NLGI No. 2 – 450g/1lb tub (x1)
• Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No. 2 – 450g/1lb tub (x3)
• Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 90 or 80W-90 – 2.8L (Mobilube HD Plus 80W-90 shown)

Disclaimer: At HD Auto, we love working on cars, but these articles are not written by trained or qualified mechanics. We like completing maintenance and modifications to all sorts of cars and describing it for your entertainment, but we can’t promise that you won’t harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty by trying this. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are ever unsure about any part of a job that you choose to try yourself.