Saturday, Oct 27, 2007 at 11:53
The 7# series go back to 1985 (in OZ)
Toyota uses a simple code to identify all its vehicles
lets break down HZJ 75
HZ = HZ type engine ,4.2 diesel
J = landcruiser
75 chassis type and length, this case long wheel base, troopy's are the same as utes.
These are all from the 7# series.
RJ/LJ 70, bundera, small petrol/diesel motors(2.4l) coil springs all round
BJ 70 Short wheel base (same as bundera) bigger motor (3.4l Diesel) leaf springs all round
FJ 70 same as above except F series motor(3f,4.0 liter petrol)
BJ/FJ 73 know more commonly as MWB, approx 200mm longer than SWB, came with 1/2 fibreglass roof and a few other creature comforts and some came with the factory turboed 13BT
FJ/HJ 75 long wheel base, Troopys and utes share this chassis, initially came with either 4.0 liter petrol (3F) or 4.0 diesel (2H), but over time have evolved.
FZJ 75 same as above but got the 4.5 Liter 1FZ petrol motor
HZJ 75 Ditto , 4.2 liter 1HZ
HZJ/HDJ 78/79 are descendants from the above but came with coil front and longer rear leafs giving greater comfort and also a factory turboed diesel 6cyl.also 5 stud
wheels
Toyota have recently released the 76 Series which is shorter than 78/79 but have V8T/D .
This may seam long winded but is A very brief overview of what you have bought and where it fits in with its cousins.
Shane
PS The 1HZ motor are basic, very reliable (with due care), slow as a wet week.
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Follow Up By: Ptaszek - Monday, Oct 29, 2007 at 21:19
Monday, Oct 29, 2007 at 21:19
That's right. Very basic, very reliable, but not very strong. In July we hire one to get from
Cairns to Elim ( north of
Cooktown ). The only way to drive trough some steep hills on the
Bloomfield Track ( gravel road ) was on the first gear and only just ....
Ptaszek
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