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Spoke with mate about 60 series axle and he hasn't got any and they are getting hard to find but he said if you have fine spline shafts then series 3 Hilux hubs, vented discs and callipers will fit straight on. Series 2 is the same but the discs aren't vented. If the shafts aren't fine spline...

Hi Alex and welcome... What is the thread title on i8mud for the UZJ40? I haven't seen that one and would like to... That's a major project you are planning, interesting though. Regards, Rodger

I have had a look in my photo archive and have attached a few... mainly to remind Ros of that trip... We were at 2600 metres but Ros needed the extra height for the photo!

Oh Wow! I hadn't made the connection. We have very fond memories of that trip and remember Ros, who seemed quite taken with our 40 at the time. The truck has undergone several changes since that trip in 2013: Getting the truck registered in Spain, sorting the suspension, getting a better...

That sounds very odd... Have you compared the compressed length of the springs?

Leave it with me and I'll see what I can find. It would undoubtedly involve a trip to the UK, is that ok?

I have 60 series axles on my 40 but it is somewhat modified but you are right the 60 series axle is 70mm wider but otherwise the parts are interchangeable. Some have fitted Hilux callipers (version 6, I think) but mine are HJ60 but my master cylinder piston diameter is 25.4 as opposed to the...

Also, on this side, there is www.euro4x4parts.com. For parts in Canada, Spectre Offroad - sor.com - do ship to Canada at reasonable cost. I used to use them when I first got my 40 because back then there was virtually nothing in Europe and, on the recent and rare occasions, I have shipped to my...

Electrics are not a strong point for me but I do have a wiring diagram for 72-73 FJ40. I will scan this for you if you don't have one, just let me know. Rear springs: my truck is modified but they all sag on the back end but someone like www.sor.com (based in LA) would have standard springs so...

Hi Jesper, For the fuel filter housing try www.megastore4x4.pt as they have some parts for the H engine and they may have good second hand parts too. It is not one of the Gazoo Racing - re-manufactured parts for Toyota 40 series - but it may still be available through Toyota. It looks very...

Apparently the setting is 130 ft lbs according to the Toyota manual but I've only got that from a search on I8mud forum and several on there have taken them to 130 but 100 sounds safe. Did you Locktite them?

Sorry I haven't found the ft lbs for a B series but 130 sounds far too high - on the F series it is 47 ft lbs and on a 2H it is 87ft lbs. I will keep looking and let you know if and when I find it. Regards, Rodger

Looks like an H Tony - 3600cc Jesper, careful how far you strip the fuel pump assembly down as they usually need to done by a professional and need to set up with the timing of the engine. Taking it off, cleaning and reinstalling it without moved the engine internals, will be fine, I think...

Hello Jesper and welcome.... It will be interesting to follow your rebuild. Regards, Rodger

Welcome Blair ...... Photos of your 40s would be enjoyed! Regards, Rodger

If you're getting the seller to film, have him look underneath at the inside of the sills and at the top and back of the rear arches. Also at the rear body cross member - the one above the rear chassis cross member. Although you will not be able to see inside on the film, look carefully at the...

I am reasonably sure the white stock rims were steel.

Enjoy your maiden voyage!

Maybe you have the white stock rim (photo attached) [6 x 15] which was fitted after August 80, but the centre recess is not the same and that recess looks too small for the hub cap version with the tabs removed. (shown below) I believe that prior to that date they fitted split rims 6 or 5.5...

Aah, the rear leaf springs: I acquired a set of rear leaf springs that had more tension than my originals but with the modified (for winch racing) and substantial spring mounts on the rear they were fractionally too short which moved the axle forward - just didn't look right. I spoke with the...

Thanks, my truck has 60 series engine and transmission and axles with coil sprung front end with radius arms and no antiroll bars front or rear (more articulation when off roading) so is far from stock. It was an ex-winch racing truck so I have just refined it over the years. The turning circle...

Sounds like progress then

In the engine bay there should be a short (8 in) flex fuel pipe between the body/chassis mounted fuel line from the tank and the engine to allow for the engine's movement.

I have attached a photo that might help. The red one , Jonnie's, has 33/12.5/15 (could be 35s?) on it and I think he had a 2in lift. The white one has 31/10.5/15 and mine has a 2.5in lift. My body is stock with just the narrow flares to make it legal. I tried his wheels on mine but didn't like...

Hi Jim, The shot air filter won't help. Change it. Did you change the flexible pipe between the chassis and the engine? As they get old they rot/decay internally thereby reducing the amount of fuel that flows. I had this same problem years ago and replaced that flexible fuel line and all has...

I haven't found the address for the place I was thinking about but I think they were/are called landcruiserparts.com Rodger

Hi Edgar, I suggest you phone SOR because the catalogue is about regularly sild parts. I have always had better results for odd parts by phoning them. Worth a try. Somewhere I have the info of a US company that does secondhand parts, but I need to have a bit of a search. Rodger

Sad to hear of Chas' passing. Condolences to his family. Fond memories of him. Rodger

Hi Edgar and welcome. Sounds like you need to find a new solenoid and then you can get your truck back. Worth contacting www.sor.com - Spectre Off Road - they are in LA and specialize in 40s. Let us know hoe you get on. Regards, Rodger

It's probably worth posting on the FB group - IRELAND & UK 40 series Landcruiser owners club - some of the members may be nearer to you. Regards, Rodger

Over the years my hand brake would quickly vary its settings and I'd end up with the brakes shoes rubbing too much but because it's very gradual it creeps up on you, but we solved the problem yesterday. Firstly the 2H, gearbox, transfer box and axles in my 40 are all from a pre-83 HJ60. The long...

On the 80 into a troopy he used the axles as well.

Hi Tony, My initial reaction is remembering the words of my buddy who has done a load of transplants with Toyotas, including mine, who transplanted an 80 series engine & boxes in to a troopy chassis. He said he'd never do it again and from what I can remember it was the incorporation of all...

Well, like I said, it is broad brush but the chart states 'production based on frame number' so from 1960 to the end of 1978 is 19 years to produce 298313 FJ40s or 1308 per month. Divide your vin number (last 6) by 1308 and that's the number of months since production started that your truck...

In a broad brush look at your VIN number and the production figures, I reckon your truck was built in September 1975. www.megastore4x4.pt do one in fibreglass. Steel will need a bit of searching although I think there is a German company making 40 panels but I'd need to search out their info...

And another couple of points: In the photo I attached my bezel is mounted the wrong way up, corrected many years ago! (See Avatar) Secondly your truck may not be a '77 as the DVLA or whatever they are called now, do not have the information pre'77 so assume that all 40s are '77 or later if...

Hello and welcome.... The years shown in the CCOT attachment are correct and you do have the wrong bezel. Your later bezel doesn't have the same shaping as your valance. I have attached a photo of my truck so you can see how the correct bezel lines up with valance shape for a pre '79. To me...

Welcome Vince.... Plenty of 40s in Oz but not so many in Europe but we will help where we can. Rodger

Hello and welcome... BJ40s are the best. I've had mine for 21 years. Did a lot of bodywork in the early years (on a thread on here) and over the years, and with knowledgeable friends, sorted the few electrical bits and pieces - 24volt and the original wiring loom. As an ex LR and Champ owner...

Hello and welcome... Some years ago there a 40 specialist in Costa Rica, named Pilgrim Restorations or Pilgrim xxxx, (sorry can't remember exact title) but they did full 40 restorations and they also made the body panels/ tubs/etc for Cool Cruisers of Texas CCOT but I haven't seen any of their...

Hi Ben, According to my manuals the engine mounts are in the same place for 2H and 2H-T and your starter motor should fit as the block is the same for both. From the new engine number you should be able to identify the year as there were changes to them in '83. Hopefully your new engine is...

Hi Rod and welcome. The attached extract may assist in establishing if a Ute chassis is different from a wagon chassis. I don't think there is any difference. Hope it helps. regards, Rodger