Sleeker and sturdier than ever, it is the perfect blend of strength and sophistication. It sells in many countries, but was never for sale in the USA.The ultimate expression of luxury and capability, the Land Cruiser is ready to make an impression wherever you go. Its essence lives on in the J70 series, which is essentially a J40 with an updated front half and slightly different engine offerings, such as a turbo charged diesel. Many of these trucks find their home in third world countries as work trucks, where they are used daily by their owners. Toyota still offers many replacement parts, available through Toyota parts departments worldwide. There is a good sized following of people that collect, maintain, and drive their J-series truck off road. This allows for engine changes and upgrades, a viable option as surplus engines and engine components for the original J40s are becoming scarce. Not only does the J40 accept the same 6 lug wheel as GM, but the transmission is also compatible with the Chevrolet small block engines, including the 307, 327 and 350 cubic inch models.
The J40 Series also featured folding jump seats, attached to the roll bar behind the passenger and drivers seats.Most J40 series vehicles could have their roof and doors removed, and with a folding windscreen this allowed for complete open-air experience.Here is a list of some of them (the power and torque figures may vary depending on the market):ġ89 lb There are individual models within the engine series, for example, there is an F125 engine, and an F155 engine, all in the F series with different power ratings. For example, the F and 2F engines share many of the same parts, however. The engines are similar, within the series. The diesel engined trucks were never sold to the general public in the USA, though some found their way in as mine trucks. The B series motor is a 4 cylinder diesel, and the H series a 6 cylinder diesel. Over the years Toyota has changed the engines used in the J40 series. Identical to the BJ40 in almost every respect, it had a few stylistic modifications to the grille and used a Mercedes-Benz diesel engine ( later replaced by Toyota 14B inline 4 direct injection Diesel engine ) for much of its production life. The Bandeirante ( OJ50 / 55 / 55 B / 55 2B, BJ50 / 55 / 55 B / 55 2B ) was a J40 series built in Brazil by Toyota do Brasil Ltda from 1959-2001.The 4door station wagon model ( FJ45V-I ) was the shortest-lived of the J40 series, as it was replaced by the FJ55G / V in 1967. The J45 / 47 was a long wheelbase four wheel drive vehicle, available in two door hard-top or four door station wagon or two door pickup models.It was replaced on most markets from 1984 by the J70 series ( 73 / 74 ). The J43 / J44 / 46 was an extremely rare two-door medium wheelbase four wheel drive vehicle, with either a soft or a hard-top ( V ).The FJ42 is 4X2 model, for only The Middle East.It was replaced on most markets from 1984 by the J70 series ( 70 / 71 ). It was available with various petrol or diesel (from 1974) engines over its lifetime. The J40 / 41 / 42 was a two-door short wheelbase four wheel drive vehicle, with either a soft or a hard-top ( V ).1984 - End of J40 series production (replaced by J70 series)īJ40V or 42V landcruiser Hard-top was modified to Bikini-top.1981 - Power steering added on the BJ models to the options.BJ42/46 and BJ45 launched with a 3.4 liter 4 cylinder diesel engine 1980 - HJ47 launched with a 4.0 liter 6 cylinder diesel engine.1979 - Power steering (only F models) and air conditioning added to the options, gear ratios modified to be more freeway friendly.1974 - BJ40 / 43 launched with the B, 3.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder diesel engine.1973? - HJ45 launched with the H, 3.6 litre in-line 6 cylinder Diesel engine.1967 - End of 4-door FJ45V (I) (w/b 2650 mm (104 in)) production, replaced by FJ55 Station wagon.1965? - Longer wheelbase (2950 mm (116 in)), FJ45-B, pickup and cab-chassis were added.For the history of the J series from the original 1951 Toyota Jeep BJ through the J20 series see Land Cruiser History from 1950 to 1955