Toyota Designations

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Thanks in advance, I don't understand Toyota's numbering system. Is my 2007 TD V8 a 70 series or a 76 series. The owner manuel does not help.
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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:08

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:08
Trev your Troopy is a 78 Series.

75 Series was applied to both Troopies and Trays with leaf springs front and rear and finished around 1999 or 2000.

They then went to coiled springs on the front ends and leaf rears and the numbers became the 78 Series for the Troopies and 79 Series for the Trays.

When the range came out with the V8 as standard they brought out the 4 door wagon which is the 76 Series and retained the 78 and 79 series designations for the Troopy and Tray respectively.

Altogether the new V8 range is marketed as the 70 Series Range of Vehicles.

Hope this helps

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Follow Up By: skulldug - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:28

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:28
John,

So there is no system - its just what they decide to cal the models?

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Follow Up By: skulldug - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:29

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:29
I mean call the models??
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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:51

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:51
Not sure how they set up the numbering system for this series.

I believe they do use or have used other 70 series numbers, IE 71, 72, 73 series etc etc over the years and in other countries.

I think the Bunderra was a 73 or 74 series vehicle as one example??
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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:57

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:57
Here ya go!!
Google is your friend, should have searched before I wrote the reply above :-))

70 Series Models

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Follow Up By: austastar - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 20:42

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 20:42
I never cease to be amazed by what is out there. I had been puzzling over the series and codes for a few weeks but my googling had not given me any meaningful results.
Thanks for that.
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Follow Up By: ross - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:22

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:22
Its a confusing system but one that basically applies to all Toyotas whether they are trucks ,buses or tractors.

Some of the rules on how they make up their apha numeral code have changed.
On earleir models,an extra "1" added to the base number meant turbo ,eg A BJ73 is a 4 cyl n/a diesel and BJ74 is a turbo model and the same with 60 and 61 series and 70 and 71 series.
Later, the turbo designation was attached to the alpha code
by using the letter "D" (although it could mean direct injection as most turbos are DI)

For a VDJ76 ,VD = V8 diesel turbo/direct injection,J = landcruiser,7 =series, 6= equals wagon
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Follow Up By: ross - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:25

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:25
Another good series info site
http://www.brian894x4.com/FOREIGNTOYOTAMAINPAGE.html

and

http://www.cruiserfaq.com/04-00.php
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Follow Up By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009 at 14:57

Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009 at 14:57
Johns link answers your question comprehensly.
The short answer is that Toyota 70 seriers means just that, covering all that have been built from mid 80's.

Different numbers after the "7" used to be wheel base code.

letters before number indicate what motor.
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Reply By: Wazza - (Vic) - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:18

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:18
Trev,

Check here as well:

TOYODIY (2007)

I clicked on:
- Grade - Standard
- Destination Australia
- Drivers Position RHD
- Engine - 1VDFTV - 4500 Diesel Turbo

Comes up as 78 series ... and here are your
parts diagrams

I think this is yours anyway ??

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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:28

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:28
you could also check out this site FOREIGN TOYOTA

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