Toyota FJ40 Pro’s and Con’s

FJ40 Buyers Guide

Are you thinking about buying your first Toyota FJ40? While searching for a Toyota FJ40 available for sale make sure you consider these things before pulling the trigger.

First: what year do you look for and will it make any difference? We recommend that you stick to model years 76-83 when looking for your first FJ40. These late year models have the best options available on the Toyota FJ40. 1976 FJ40- 1983 FJ40’s Include Things Like these Features: Disc Brakes, Larger Sized 2-F Motor, 4- speed transmission, and backside ambulance doors.

The 2F engine is the main reason to consider these late model FJ40’s. The previous motor prior to 1975 would be a 3-speed transmission rather than the 4 speed that is better suited for off-road and also on street driving comparatively. Be sure and keep these few issues under consideration when browsing the classifieds for Toyota FJ40.

While searching for your future FJ40 there are a few items to be familiar with prior to pulling the trigger. Here are some Land Cruiser FJ40 components to look over

Be informed about the brake system in the FJ40. In 1976, the Toyota put front disk brakes in the FJ40. Prior to this drum brakes had been on all 4 wheels. Be sure you understand drum brake systems before deciding on an earlier Fj40. The primary reason we suggest looking at Fj40’s for sale in the 1976 and after range is really because the various components were switching frequently and you really need to do your homework as to what you have and where to find your FJ40 parts.

Avoid Fj40’s which have been marketed as “repainted.”

A repainted FJ40 with few other serious restorations or alterations is usually a sign of trouble. You want to be able to view the body in its original condition of this 35 year old Toyota Land Cruiser. Somebody could be concealing structural damage, or corrosion with a fresh paint job.

An Additional killer of the Toyota FJ40 is corrosion. Here’s a few areas to spot corrosion issues.

1. Back quarter panels and wheel wells.

2. door frame

3. Front driver and passenger floor pans

4. Floor pan area near backside tailgate doors