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Hi Craig, The truck is a BJ40 , produced in April/May 1975. It's an early one as production started in February that year. It was built as a hardtop with barn type rear doors. 3litre diesel with a 4 speed is stock for that model. Check the seller's paperwork does not list as a FJ45 because it...

Hello Craig and welcome.... Looking at the photos, the truck is not an FJ45. It is a modified 40 Series, shorter wheelbase than a 45 and it's been fitted with a 45 cab/top. I also think that it is a BJ not an FJ - BJ is s diesel engine and the FJ is a petrol one. Why? because the lower badge on...

Hi Rod and welcome. There are two places worth trying and both will know your HJ45 model. They are: www.euro4x4parts.com or www.megastore4x4.com. Both have English speakers. For Toyota's 70th birthday they had Toyota Gazoo reproduce a range of parts for the FJ40 but as you no doubt know many...

It sounds to me like a problem with the auto gearbox, not that I am an expert but the symptoms you describe are identical to those that a friend suffered on his auto box in the 80s. Sad indeed but I would think repairable. Regards, Rodger

Springs loose their tension over time so see if they lower car's set are flatter then the other set. Or the bushes in the shackles could be worn out. Careful measurement and comparison between the two should tell you where the difference and the reason is.

There's not much room behind the seat before you either hit the rear seat (if fitted) or the rear inner arch but if yo release the 4 bolts that hold the seat to the lower frame and then move it back as far as possible and drill new holes. You may lose the adjuster but then you might gain a...

Hello and welcome.... Our Bj40, with a 60 series engine etc., has been our daily driver for the last 14 years although I suspect that the Alaskan conditions are a lot more extreme than we're used to even so ours is often on trails and tracks up in the mountains or desert. Once you have sorted...

Our 40 went through with no advisories but the was a discussion between two of the testers and the manager because our new BFGs have a more pronounced shoulder on them which really pushes the limit on the flares but Corinne pointed out to them that because of the tracks in the mountains and...

I am no expect - actually far from it - but it sounds to me like you have an alarm fitted and that needs be turned off or isolated but I've no idea how you would do that.

Well I have never dealt with them but I've just taken a look at their website which in itself is poor quality . IMO they have far too big a range of vehicles for them to be specialist and it suggests to me that they are box shifters. There a a number of specialist suppliers for Land Cruisers and...

There is a FB group - 40 series land Cruiser owners - it's Australian group but they do seem to be able to source different parts or give information, so they may be worth trying. And another place that may be able to help is www.megastore4x4.pt Although in Portugal, they speak English and are...

Hello and welcome.... I suggest trying www.sor.com (Spectre Offroad) as they specialise in all 40 series and, in particular, restoration parts. They are based in LA and have a full catalogue online. If they don't have it, let us know, as there are other places that may have it. Regards, Rodger

Andy is undoubtedly the guru on 60 series trucks. My 40 has a 2h fitted and originally I was thinking of a turbo but the engine's history/mileage, etc are a complete unknown and at its first oil change soon after we got it I found piles of oil crud inside the motor so, after extensive cleaning...

Hello and welcome... Your FJ43 looks really good. Have you had it long? Are those doors the SOR aluminium doors? Tell us about your truck, please. Regards, Rodger

That was back in 1984-6 so a long time since I knitted one of them but send me the wool and we'll see.... What staggers me is the price that the replicas fetch these days and no, I didn't keep one for myself. More fool me! Rodger

I really enjoyed this lady's eclectic collection. Aside from her enthusiasm about the 60 series I was particularly chuffed when she mentioned that the GT40 had started life as a GTD. I was one of the founders and MD of GTD during the development of the GT40 replica. Rodger

An answer - excellent! It would be great to have the ability to increase the dash board lights' brightness on my BJ but I suspect that it was the 12 volt FJs rather than 24 volt BJs. One day I will get round to stripping out the light shields from within the gauge cluster. Thanks for letting...

Middle switch in the top row should be hazard with red writing. Looking at some early wiring diagrams it could be a part of the early emission control system as they also, in some diagrams, have an extra temperature gauge. But why it would have a switch, I have no idea. Rodger

Let us know how you get on, please. Best, Rodger

I would think that that small knob is for some accessory as it does look stock 40 at all. Do you have spotlights or other non factory kit on it? Regards, Rodger

Hi Andy, Thanks for response re the steering box. It was 'I'll ask, just in case.' Thanks for the tip about Cruiserworld. I will give them a try. Regards, Rodger

Hi Andy, I don't suppose you have a LHD steering box hidden away in your remaining 60 spares? I would be interested. Regards, Rodger

Hi Barry and welcome.... One owner! Wow! With your '81 BJ having front discs already, it sounds like it is a 'European' spec model so will have the extra number in the VIN - '81 was a 9 and the last year they made this specification. If memory serves Mr T only made 4997 'European' spec BJs...

According to i8mud the heads (H to 2H) are not compatible.

You have just travelled the only trail in the Spanish Nacional Parks system that you can legally. You can travel freely in the Natural Parks. In the Nacional Parks even the rangers have mountain bikes as opposed to their motorcycles since the law changed. The fines are very heavy. Guess how I...

Just before the first Lincomb event TonyS, who had been driving off road for years, and I went on a Lantra Off Road course. It was excellent, learnt so much, and Tony, with all his experience, said that he had learnt from it too. There were 3 of us plus the instructor. Highly recommended Rodger

Might we worth trying www.megastore4x4.pt as they have some second hand parts but otherwise Australia would be your best bet as they had the majority of the HJ45s. Or ,maybe worth joining the FB group Ireland & UK 40 series Landcruiser owners club Members in Ireland seem very helpful HJ45s...

Have you tried www.megastore4x4.pt They may be able to help as they also have second hand parts. Regards, Rodger

Hello and welcome... You may be better asking your question on www.i8mud.com as there are many more on there who have installed Chevy engines than on here. Hope that helps. Don't let the recommendation of another forum stop you coming back here. Regards, Rodger

The Rover engine, being aluminium, is a lot lighter than any of the Toyota 6-pot engines and may possibly give you an unsprung weight problem/s with your truck. Like Grimbo says - it's an old engine - which was first debuted by Buick in 1951 and is probably why most folks going V8 choose the 350...

Hi, Quite a rare item but you might try www.megastore4x4.pt as they do have a number of second hand parts and you just might be lucky. Welcome to the world of 40s! Regards, Rodger

Any idea from who Shayne?

I have thinking that I could do with a sun visor for my 40 recently. Maybe if you contact Hy-Way and you are planning to ship to Europe then we could combine our orders and save on shipping? I'm in Spain. Regards, Rodger

I just found the time to read the UZJ40 thread. That's a fantastic build! Thank you for giving me the title, well worth reading. My mongrel 40: When I was looking for a 40, having wanted one for many years, there wasn't too many around and the ones I saw were mostly held together by their paint...

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...