FJ60 and FJ62 FAQ ********* start here and come back often *********

[Mike S]

This is a permanent (sticky) thread which will attempt to categorize and post discussions on commonly asked questions about the Landcruiser FJ60 and FJ62 series trucks. I am NOT the expert here, but will be reviewing posts. gathering and combining information from members responses to questions posted in the Cruiser Tech section.

This should help owners and caretakers to access the IH8MUD braintrust.

If you have suggestions or comments, please PM me.


Buying a 60 / 62

FJ60 or FJ62?

FJ 60 / 62 gas mileage

60 Series Paint Color Chart

Just bought an FJ62 - What's next?

Smog issues

Smog pump rebuilds and emergency fixes

Emission System demons

Removing Smog?

Common repair / replacements

Common Torque values

Oil Gally Plug

Rear lift gate support arm replacements

Hood shock conversion

Do your own alignment

Aisin Hub Rebuild-from the 4Runner Section

FJ62 Door Lock circuit breaker fuse location

Fuel or temp guage spikes and goes back down occasionally.

FJ-62 T-case actuator solenoids

FJ62 4WD Vacuum solenoid fix for cheap

FJ62 Starter Rebuild Instructions

FJ60 alternator rebuild reference

Driver side front power window auto down relay

FJ62 Door Lock circuit breaker fuse location

Modify the fan shroud to make water pump or fan belt access MUCH easier.


Water in your floorboard? Repair your leaky rain gutters.

Poor heat? Heater core flush.


Tuning and problem solving

Camshaft discussion

Tuning 3F and 2F for better performance

Valve Adjustment on an "F Series" engine

3FE Specific valve adjustment tips

3FE Specific Timing adjustment (in the 80's forum)

3FE fuel supply problems

Overheating - what to do?

FJ60 Fuse Panel data

Reading 3FE engine codes


Lubrication

Lubrication Secifications - 60 and 70 series Gas and Diesel Enigines

Engine oil choices for the 2F & 3F engines

Conventional or Synthetic oils - what do our members run?

"Which oil filter is best?" - Discussion

Oil pressure readings - senders and gauges

Automatic transmissions

Changing Tranny Fluid

More info on cleaning the filter and flushing the transmision

FJ62 Transmission Oil cooler install

H55F Toyota Manual Transmission swap into an automatic 3FE FJ62

Loose shifter automatic shifter fix


Suspension and Steering


Improved handling for a 60

Fixing common steering problems

When and how to rebuild the knuckles

Jim Phillips detailed front end (Birfield and knuckle) repack

Morgan's knuckle rebuild

FJ60 – FJ62 stock spring packs

Old Man Emu and alternatives

Parabolic Springs - discussion and photos

Talking about shackles

OME or BDS?

Thoughts on SOA (Spring over Axle)

Extended sway bar and LSPV on a lifted FJ62

FJ60 hydro assist porting

Differentials - gears, lockers, etc.

Feedback on what IH8MUD Board members are running

How to modify a Vacuum shift 62 transfer case to manual shift

Wheels and Tires for a 60 / 62

Aftermarket wheels that work & part numbers

Rims and tires

Tires the iH8MUD members are running...

Engine and drive train swaps

More power from the 2F - an alternative

Bottom line for a Diesel swap in a 60 series

Installing an H55F Toyota 5 speed in a PRE August, 1985 FJ60

Installing an H55F Toyota 5 speed in a POST August, 1985 FJ60

Adapting the stock tach for use with a V8

Building a 2FE from a 2F and a 3FE

Split case ratios and Modifying a 62 vacuum shift case to a manual shift.

Popular modifications

Best mods under $50

Just bought a 60 Series Cruiser? Suggestions on 'must have' modifications

Long range gas tank

Dual Battery installs and battery isolation schemes

Maximizing performance of the stock alternator

Brighter Headlights for the FJ60

How to - Headlight wiring harness upgrade

Questions about wiring driving lights

Bed liner on the exterior

4 Runner brakes - easy bolt on brake upgrade

Sound Deadening

FJ60 Dual Alternator

Appropriate winch for 60 series

Getting rid of the exhaust crossover pipe (rock catching) on the FJ62 Exaust

Sway bar disconnects

Extra grab handles in a 60 series.

Very cool Under Seat Storage

FJ62 sluggish power window fix

2WD LOW t-case mod