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The "Classic" FJ40

To drive a Land Cruiser is to vicariously drive the rough roads of the entire world. To drive in the driver's seat of a real chariot. What other 4x4, indeed what other passenger car can take you to that special place?

There is such a thing as having a name that is so great the actual thing or person is unable to live up to the name. The Land Cruiser name has reached great proportions as a 4x4, yet it has continuously lived up to that name in extreme environments around the world even down to the South Pole, earning its reputation over a period of 50 years.

The FJ40 was produced for the U.S. for over two decades (1960-1983).

Back in the 1950's the American Army contacted the Toyota Motor Corporation with a request for a 4WD vehicle to be used by the soldiers and military police stationed in Japan. Toyota took the request seriously. The result: the Land Cruiser, a literally bulletproof vehicle. Down to earth yet with spirited attitude, capable of enlivening the life you're living and the conversation you're having. All FJ40 Land Cruisers are two door four-wheel drive trucks with removable hard top, doors and fold down windshield frame allowing for "open-air" driving

How many Land Cruisers were Sold per Year
in the U.S. from 1973 through 1983?

  • Year....Units Sold....Series / Models
  • 1973......11,218........FJ-40 / FJ-55
  • 1974.......8,204........FJ-40 / FJ-55
  • 1975.......9,050........FJ-40 / FJ-55
  • 1976.......9,236........FJ-40 / FJ-55
  • 1977.......9,924........FJ-40 / FJ-55
  • 1978.......8,858........FJ-40 / FJ-55
  • 1979.......5,716........FJ-40 / FJ-55
  • 1980.......3,058........FJ-40 / FJ-55
  • 1981.......2,027........FJ-40 / FJ-60
  • 1982.......3,088........FJ-40 / FJ-60
  • 1983.......4,805........FJ-40 / FJ-60

    The "Classic" FJ45

    The FJ45 was only available in the U.S. from 1963-1967. Made in three configurations: a short bed pick-up with fixed or removable top & doors, a long bed pick-up with removable top & doors and the 4-door wagon. However, availability of the these models is quite limited.

    Versatile. Rugged. No nonsense. The FJ45 Land Cruiser is available in three different configurations: a 4-Door Wagon, a Shortbed Pickup and a Longbed Pickup. Availability in the US was limited to the years 1963 to 1967. The FJ45 longbed has a square bed with tie-down loops on the sides and a removable hard top. The FJ45 shortbed pickup has a rounded bed beveled on the top rim like a FJ40, and comes as either a fixed hardtop or a removable hardtop. The longbed and wagon models are rare, and the shortbed is very rare.

    FJ40/FJ45 Specifications

    Model

    FJ40

    FJ45

    Manufacturer

    Toyota/TLC

    Toyota/TLC

    Years Available

    1960-1983

    1963-1967

    Body Style

    2-Door "Jeep" Style

    4-Door Wagon, Longbed & Shortbed Pickup

    Seating Capacity

    Four

    Three to Six

    Drivetrain

    Front Engine, 4x4

    Front Engine, 4x4

    Engine

    Inline 6 cyl. 3.9 Liter F (1960-74),
    4.2 Liter (1975-83)

    3.9 Liter OHV Inline 6 cyl. F Engine

    Fuel System

    Carburetor

    Carburetor

    Horsepower

    125 @ 3600 rpm (1960-74),
    135 @ 3600 rpm (1975-83)

    125 @ 3600 rpm

    Torque

    209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm (1960-74) ,
    210 @ 1800 rpm (1975-83)

    209 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm

    Transmission

    3-Speed (1960-73);
    4-Speed (1974-83)

    3-Speed

    Wheelbase

    90 in.

    95.7 to 104.3 in.

    Length

    152.4 in.

    166.5 to 183.5 in.

    Width

    65.6 in.

    66.53 in.

    Height

    76.8 in.

    69.7 to 74.4 in.

    Track, F/R

    55.3/55.1in.

    55.3/55.1 in.

    Towing Capacity

    3000 lbs.

    3500 lbs.

    Suspension

    Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

    Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

    Brakes, F/R

    Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums
    Power Front Disc (Nov. 1975-83)

    Hydraulic 4 Wheel Drums

    Curb Weight

    3263 lbs.

    3500 to 4070 lbs.

    Clearance

    8.3 in.

    8.3 in.

    12 -> 22 gal.

    18.5 gal.

    MPG Estimate

    11/16

    11/16

    Max Tire Sizes

    We recommend a 31x10.50 size tire on all Land Cruisers for all around performance.
    * = rear fender trimming will be necessary
    Lift Type FJ-40/FJ45
    Stock 31
    Shackles 32, some 33
    2.5 inch lift 33 *
    4 inch lift 35 *
    Spring over lift 35 and larger

    Exterior Colors

    FJ40 FJ45
    Mint Green Mint Green
    Alpine White Alpine White
    Freeborn Red - Color Code T-309 Freeborn Red - Color Code T-309
    Horizon Blue - Color Code 808 Horizon Blue - Color Code 808
    Sahara Tan Sahara Tan
    Smurf Blue
    Royal Blue
    Mustard Yellow - Color Code 532
    Olive Brown - Color Code 653
    Forest Green
    Dune Beige - Color Code 416

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