Toyota Land Cruiser J40
The Toyota FJ40 is the model designation for a Toyota Land Cruiser made from 1960 until 1983. Most FJ40 Land Cruisers were built as two-door vehicles with approximately the same dimensions as a Jeep CJ. The model was also available under the BJ40 designation where it had a diesel engine. References to the series in this article will be to the J40 series unless referring to one of the petrol (FJ40) or diesel (BJ40) models specifically.
History
For the history of the J series from the original 1951 BJ through the J20 series see Land Cruiser History from 1950 to 1959
- 1960 - FJ40 launched
- 1967 - End of FJ45V production (replaced by J55)
- 1974 - BJ40 launched with a 3 litre 4 cylinder diesel engine
- 1975 - Disc brakes on the front axle
- 1979 - Power steering and air conditioning added to the options
- 1984 - End of J40 series production (replaced by J70 series)
- 2001 - End of Bandeirante production
Models
- The J40/41/42 was a two-door short wheelbase four wheel drive vehicle, with either a soft or a hard-top. It was available with various petrol or diesel (from 1974) engines over its lifetime. It was replaced on most markets in 1984 by the J70 series.
A FJ45V in action - The J43 was a two-door medium wheelbase four wheel drive vehicle, with either a soft or a hard-top. It was replaced on most markets in 1984 by the J70 series.
- The J44/45/47 was a long wheelbase four wheel drive vehicle, available in two or four door hard-top (station wagon) or two door pickup models. The station wagon model (FJ45V) was the shortest-lived of the J40 series, as it was replaced by the J55 in 1967.
- The Bandeirante was a J40 series built in Brazil by Toyota do Brasil Ltda from 1959-2001. Identical to the BJ40 in almost every respect, it had a few stylistic modifications to the grille and used a Mercedes-Benz diesel engine for much of its production life.
Engines
Over the years Toyota has changed the engines used in the J40 series. Here is a list of some of them (the power and torque figures may vary depending on the market):
| Engine | Capacity (l) | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 3.8 | 105/125 | 189/209 | 1960-1974 |
| 2F | 4.2 | 135 | 210 | 1974-1984 |
| H | 3.6 | 90 | 151 | 1972-1980 |
| 2H | 4.0 | 103 | 177 | 1980-1985 |
| Engine | Capacity (l) | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 3.0 | 80 | 141 | 1974-1978 |
| 2B | 3.2 | 93 | 159 | 1979-1981 |
| 3B | 3.4 | 90 | 159 | 1979-1984 |
| OM314 | 3.8 | 85 | 235 | (Bandeirante) |
| OM364 | 4.0 | 90 | 235 | (Bandeirante) |
Features
- Most J40 series vehicles could have their roof and doors removed, and with a folding windscreen this allowed for complete open-air experience.
- Before c.1973, original factory winches were driven directly from the transercase, powered by the engine. Later models used an electric winch (a Warn M-8274 4-ton model).
- Because the engine mount points are nearly identical, and there is ample room in the engine compartment, it is possible to replace the original Toyota 4- or 6-cylinder engine with an American Chevrolet small-block V8 engine. This common modification is offered by numerous garages and restorers in the United States, though many individuals perform the conversion themselves. Some purists refer to these as "Chevotas" to distinguish them from stock Toyotas.
Rebirth?
Toyota has recently introduced the FJ Cruiser, a modern SUV styled after the original FJ40. The FJ Cruiser (FJC) went on sale in the spring of 2006.