- Year
- 1976
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- Houston, Texas United States
- Mileage
- 33398
- Color
- Yellow
I purchased this beautiful and very capable U.S. Spec. FJ40 from a local Houston Mud Member in October 2022. He bought it out of Tucson, Arizona where it lived much of its life. This 40 is known by a few guys on this forum that wheeled with the PO, and some of the members of the Houston’s Bayou City Cruisers Club are familiar with the truck as well. It has a proven history as a very dependable, unstoppable rig. PO put it through its paces on multiple trails in Colorado (Montezuma, Taylor Creek and Pearl) and it didn’t miss a beat. It’s had an easy life during my ownership, sadly with limited and very mild off-road use.
This is my third FJ40 over a 20 year period and by far the nicest. I’ve truly enjoyed my time with this truck but am simply looking to thin the herd, or possibly change it up a bit. I would consider very original, no rust, well maintained FJ60’s or 62’s or fully restored versions that largely retained their stock appearance as a partial or 1:1 trade depending on condition.
Price for an outright sale is $39,500 firm, non-negotiable. Serious inquiries only please. I’m not in a need-to-sell situation so it can continue to live here if there are no takers at the asking price.
Please be sure to check with your wife, significant other or anyone else that you require approval from before making inquiries or considering purchasing this truck.
I’ve included detail below outlining the upgrades and maintenance work done during the PO’s ownership and mine. I’ve put roughly 3,000 miles on this truck (odometer shows 33,398 now-TMU) in the 2 years I’ve owned it. It’s been stored in a climate and humidity controlled garage at my residence since purchased, and has been maintained with an open checkbook.
Everything is fully functional on this 40, so it needs nothing and is a turn-key rig. I will also include a set of new, uninstalled OEM-style seat covers, a truck cover, and the original used Toyota rubber front floor mat (noted below).
1976 FJ40 30,410 shown - TMU (driving a little)
4Plus bumpers front and rear - rear custom dual swing (arm included w/sale but not mounted)
Warn 8274 mounted on front with controller
6 Steel 15” wheels with BFG Mud Terrains 33x10.5
Chrome caps
NOS 1976 correct, non CA carb
Mini Truck power steering upgrade - saginaw pump
Vintage AC - blows cold
D.U.I. Toyota specific HEI distributor and wires
Header
Brake pads and rotors done
Second fuel tank switched on the dash - Ford saddle tank solenoids
SOR Leaf Springs/Lift
Replaced spring bushings
Ubolt skid plates
OME shocks
New mater cylinder and pressure switches (Georg)
Valley Hybrids double seal upgrade on output shaft (ebrake) @orangefj45
Northstar AMG31M Battery
Cowl body seam resealed and painted (dry feet)
Clairon radio w/Sirris/XM remote antenna
Original rubber mat included as well - used
Cityracer rubber mat - new
Below work completed 4/4/2021 by Northwest Design and Fabrication (Steve); @samc2447
Extreme Aire High Output compressor with additional chuck in rear for air, fittings and bracket @orangefj45
ARB front & rear lockers installed
4 speed rebuilt Japanese bearings
4.11 gears rebuilt
Rebuilt Knuckles with Japanese trunion and wheel bearings
555 Japanese TRE kit installed
Rebuilt center steering arm
AISIN Clutch kit installed
Flywheel refinished
Rebuilt transfer case Japanese bearings
Rebuilt e brake
Rear main seal
Oil pan gasket
Additional work done in October 2024 by Northwest Design and Fabrication (Steve); @samc2447
Vapor blast, rebuild, and re-install 1976 correct, non CA carb.
Install brand new Toyota Specific DUI High Performance Distributor
Perform tune-up: Replace spark plugs, set timing, adjust valves
Perform Compression Test (100% healthy, results available)
Perform Oil Pressure Test (Test result showed to be in normal range)
Install New Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer
I’ve been fortunate enough to own a few classics over the years and this 40 receives more compliments and thumbs up on the road than any of them. It’s one incredible truck that will serve someone well for many, many years to come.
Thank you for your interest, and please let me know if you have any questions.
*First few pics compliments of Duggy’s Garage, Houston, TX.
This is my third FJ40 over a 20 year period and by far the nicest. I’ve truly enjoyed my time with this truck but am simply looking to thin the herd, or possibly change it up a bit. I would consider very original, no rust, well maintained FJ60’s or 62’s or fully restored versions that largely retained their stock appearance as a partial or 1:1 trade depending on condition.
Price for an outright sale is $39,500 firm, non-negotiable. Serious inquiries only please. I’m not in a need-to-sell situation so it can continue to live here if there are no takers at the asking price.
Please be sure to check with your wife, significant other or anyone else that you require approval from before making inquiries or considering purchasing this truck.
I’ve included detail below outlining the upgrades and maintenance work done during the PO’s ownership and mine. I’ve put roughly 3,000 miles on this truck (odometer shows 33,398 now-TMU) in the 2 years I’ve owned it. It’s been stored in a climate and humidity controlled garage at my residence since purchased, and has been maintained with an open checkbook.
Everything is fully functional on this 40, so it needs nothing and is a turn-key rig. I will also include a set of new, uninstalled OEM-style seat covers, a truck cover, and the original used Toyota rubber front floor mat (noted below).
1976 FJ40 30,410 shown - TMU (driving a little)
4Plus bumpers front and rear - rear custom dual swing (arm included w/sale but not mounted)
Warn 8274 mounted on front with controller
6 Steel 15” wheels with BFG Mud Terrains 33x10.5
Chrome caps
NOS 1976 correct, non CA carb
Mini Truck power steering upgrade - saginaw pump
Vintage AC - blows cold
D.U.I. Toyota specific HEI distributor and wires
Header
Brake pads and rotors done
Second fuel tank switched on the dash - Ford saddle tank solenoids
SOR Leaf Springs/Lift
Replaced spring bushings
Ubolt skid plates
OME shocks
New mater cylinder and pressure switches (Georg)
Valley Hybrids double seal upgrade on output shaft (ebrake) @orangefj45
Northstar AMG31M Battery
Cowl body seam resealed and painted (dry feet)
Clairon radio w/Sirris/XM remote antenna
Original rubber mat included as well - used
Cityracer rubber mat - new
Below work completed 4/4/2021 by Northwest Design and Fabrication (Steve); @samc2447
Extreme Aire High Output compressor with additional chuck in rear for air, fittings and bracket @orangefj45
ARB front & rear lockers installed
4 speed rebuilt Japanese bearings
4.11 gears rebuilt
Rebuilt Knuckles with Japanese trunion and wheel bearings
555 Japanese TRE kit installed
Rebuilt center steering arm
AISIN Clutch kit installed
Flywheel refinished
Rebuilt transfer case Japanese bearings
Rebuilt e brake
Rear main seal
Oil pan gasket
Additional work done in October 2024 by Northwest Design and Fabrication (Steve); @samc2447
Vapor blast, rebuild, and re-install 1976 correct, non CA carb.
Install brand new Toyota Specific DUI High Performance Distributor
Perform tune-up: Replace spark plugs, set timing, adjust valves
Perform Compression Test (100% healthy, results available)
Perform Oil Pressure Test (Test result showed to be in normal range)
Install New Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer
I’ve been fortunate enough to own a few classics over the years and this 40 receives more compliments and thumbs up on the road than any of them. It’s one incredible truck that will serve someone well for many, many years to come.
Thank you for your interest, and please let me know if you have any questions.
*First few pics compliments of Duggy’s Garage, Houston, TX.
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The other two cars listed in my signature also share the garage with the 40, so my wife would happily get the 3rd garage space back…for now! 
