1978 Toyota Fj40 Land Cruiser on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:114432 Color: White

Location:

Hollister, Missouri, United States

Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.2L I6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: FJ40287744 Year: 1978
Exterior Color: White
Make: Toyota
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: Base
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: Manual
Mileage: 114,432

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Original paint"

78 is a coveted year, has a rebuilt stock 2F, power steering, ARB locker, all original sheet metal, small 2.5 lift, 32 in new tires. Value wise 76-83 years are the most desired with 78-83 being the most rare and sought after.

4.2 liter engine

K&N filters

Air filter part number: E-2940

Oil filter: HP-6001 or PS-3001

Bought from a gentlemen who owns a FJ40 restoration shop and offer a few choice Cruisers for sale each year. This original paint FJ40 is investment grade, the model year is rare and sought after, and it is completely rust free, with some nice add-ons. He built this FJ40 to be a daily driver; it will drive on the highway at 70mph to your off-road spot, go anywhere off-road, and then drive home. Simply put, he built this to be an expedition vehicle.

Mechanical: The motor is the stock 2F inline 6 that is a brand new fresh performance build. Toyota power steering, new radiator, new clutch, Optima Yellow Top battery. Stock rebuilt Toyota 4 speed transmission and transfer case. The front axle is completely rebuilt with 4.10 gears, ARB locker, new Warn hubs, new ball joints and disc brakes. It costs a fortune to do an ARB, but it is the best way to lock up your front axle. ARB switches and compressor with hookup for air tools. ARB means you can lock and unlock the differential simply by pressing a switch in the cab. The rear axle is completely rebuilt with a limited slip differential and 4.10 gears. The limited slip works great on the highway and great off-road. With available 4 wheel positive traction this FJ40 will go anywhere. Rancho 2 1/2 in lift with dual steering stabilizers and Con-Ferr shackles. New 32 in Radial mud tires, aluminum wheels. Con-Ferr aux. fuel tank with switch and gauge for the front and rear tank. 37 total gallons.

Body: He bought this FJ40 99.8% rust free. It had a rust spot smaller than a dime on the rear sill that he cut out and replaced with metal. I look at 20 supposed rust free cruisers to buy 1 or 2. A few spots that were peeling were touched up. All the panels are original to this truck, that means it lines up perfect, all the doors are closed with 1 finger. The original paint looks fantastic. Of course 33 year old paint has scratches and chips in it. The interior is a thin coat of linex for durability. The front seats are out of a newer 4-Runner and much more comfortable than stock. The rear jump seats and roll bar are there and in excellent shape. The front bumper is set up for a Warn 8274 winch.

Performance

The 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser models came with two available engines including an inline, six-cylinder, 4.2-liter engine came standard with an overhead valve, ohv, carburated design. This particular motor was named the 2F engine, as it was the successor to the F engine. Putting out an advertised 125 horsepower and 200 foot-pounds of torque, this gasoline-powered motor featured larger bored cylinders than the F series, giving it more performance for a similar sized component. An inline, four-cylinder, diesel-powered motor was offered to consumers in the BJ series vehicles. This 3.0-liter engine was similar to the gasoline version in that it was a single ohv design with similar piston stroke and cylinder bore lengths, yet power output was only about 80 horsepower and 141 foot-pounds of torque. As a diesel engine, the fuel efficiency was much greater than that of the petrol gasoline engines.

Drivetrain

The base transmission in 1978 model Land Cruisers was the Toyota H41, four-speed standard, manual. The transfer case featured a low gear ratio of 1.959:1. With diesel engine equipped models, consumers could opt for the H42, four-speed, standard transmission, increasing fuel efficiency with lower gear ratios throughout each gear. The paired transfer case to the H42 also had a gear ratio of 1.959:1, the same as the H41 transmission. However, the H41 transmission saw a gear ratio of 4.925:1 in first gear, while the H42 standards started at 3.55:1. These numbers relate to the number of revolutions performed by the engine for every revolution of the transmission. The lower gear ratio indicates quicker acceleration and more power achieved.

Axles and Suspension

Front and rear axles on Land Cruisers in 1978 were manufactured by Toyota Motor company itself. With average axle ratios of 4.111:1 in most models, a 4.875 gear ratio was offered in the BJ-44 models that had the H42 manual transmissions. The front and rear suspension of all model Land Cruisers in 1978 was a basic semi-elliptic leaf spring design. Each spring is mounted to the frame by means of a shackle, yet also attaches to the axle at the given point of contact. Most models of Land Cruisers featured both front and rear drum brakes, but the BJ-44 models with diesel engines had ventilated front disc brakes.

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