1992 HZJ77 safety features

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Tennessee80

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Hey mud,

I’m curious if the 1992 HZJ77 came equipped with driver/passenger airbags? I know the 80 series in the US didn’t get them until ‘93?

Thanks!
 
Tennessee80 said:
Hey mud,

I’m curious if the 1992 HZJ77 came equipped with driver/passenger airbags? I know the 80 series in the US didn’t get them until ‘93?

Thanks!
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NO
The diesel / auto transmission combination has the ultimate safety device however. It's slow enough that you'll
have plenty of time to avoid the accident in the first place. :)
 
My '93 HZJ77 doesn't have airbags.

One safety feature it does have that my '90 PZJ70 didn't is the seat belt light that comes on until the seat belt is attached.
 
While the 70 is about as ax-handle-tough as you can get, safe it is not. We die like real men and women.
 
divemedic said:
While the 70 is about as ax-handle-tough as you can get, safe it is not. We die like real men and women.
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Well said, one thing you can make sure is up to snuff, are the seat belts, just because they are installed doesn't mean they actually lock up.
 
Tennessee80 said:
Hey mud,

I’m curious if the 1992 HZJ77 came equipped with driver/passenger airbags? I know the 80 series in the US didn’t get them until ‘93?

Thanks!
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This is why they were never sold in the US,among other reasons. Most 7* series end up in countries and industries where this is/was not a requirement.
 
Hi Tenn, having driven the petrol version of a 1991 model 77 across most of the US, your question really caused me to think for a moment. Even the first few years of the 80's they sold here in the Middle East did not come with an airbag. But your question...why are you asking? There has to be a story there. Has a family member said 'I'm not going to let my child get in that. It has no airbags!" Or something?
 
Are airbags really the deciding factor in wether or not a vehicle is safe?
 
Loober said:
Are airbags really the deciding factor in wether or not a vehicle is safe?
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I'm wondering if the intent is "are there safety features because I want a safe vehicle" or "are there safety features, because that takes extra consideration with vehicle modifications".

Airbags are good at decelerating your head when your vehicle speed changes too fast, but vehicle deformation and energy absorption is also really important for over all safety. The question is, if there are airbags, does that indicate there are also unseen design considerations? You wouldn't be able to easily see changes in material strength or design under the fenders, but those improvements could have come at the same time as an airbag upgrade.
 
Replacing 28 year old seat belts would be a good start if you are considering how safe a vehicle is/isnt.
Airbags were not such a big thing in other countries because their populations had much higher rates of seat belt use than Americans (same as M/C helmets). Airbags were considered a secondary safety measure, a back up to seat belts rather than the primary safety measure.
7* series tend to go over the top of cars in frontal impacts.
 
Bama4door said:
@Tennessee80 Joel we need more details on your mysterious questions around this rig that you don't own.... yet :cool: :beer:

You considering selling Roscoe for a 7x series?
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Just remember, owning a 70 Series is like dating the head cheerleader in high school whereas owning an 80 Series is like dating someone from the chess club. Guess which one gets you an invite to sit at the "cool table". :cool:
 
Ok, guys. This is a tech forum, and I did start the thread as “tech” and now it’s turning into “what the hell is Joel up to” thread, @Bama4door and others... LOL

I’m always trying to find the silver bullet cruiser that can do it all: style, daily drive, tough as nails, expeditions, camping, wheel, drive home....

I’ve owned almost every model except for a LV, 55, 70 series, and other overseas variants... a 77 seems like a good compromise, but yes, I would need to “justify” it, or sell a truck to buy a truck...the airbag would put me back into the “that is a safer vehicle than your 62, honey” category...

!!!!!!
 
The 76 series is very popular in Australia and shares a similar cabin to a 77. I too have often thought a 77 would be great to own. The troopy and utes are too limited.
But if you put a 1HZ and a 5 speed into a 60 series, it wouldnt be too much different to a HZJ77
 
70s didn't get airbags until MY10, when they got ABS too. ESP, traction and curtain airbags (only single cab gets curtains) came with MY17, along with DPF and piezo injectors to meet euro 6 emissions
 
roscoFJ73 said:
Replacing 28 year old seat belts would be a good start if you are considering how safe a vehicle is/isnt.
Airbags were not such a big thing in other countries because their populations had much higher rates of seat belt use than Americans (same as M/C helmets). Airbags were considered a secondary safety measure, a back up to seat belts rather than the primary safety measure.
7* series tend to go over the top of cars in frontal impacts.
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Hello,

x2.

70 Series were designed well before airbags became mandatory.

They do go over the top of cars in frontal impacts. The other car usually bears the worst part. These trucks are built tough.

70 Series, especially diesel powered ones, are slower than other cars. Lower speed means a little more time for braking and a little less impact damage. However, rollover is a concern in slippery roads, especially during winter; driving in H4 is good prevention.

Brakes tend to slip in old age. More distance to stop, more chance to spin.

I would replace the seat belts, fit proper tires and have the brakes checked. For extra peace of mind, I would replace shoes, rotors and pads as well. And I would stay between 85 and 90 kph (52 - 55 mph) when driving in the highway.

This said, get that HZJ77 and enjoy it.





Juan
 
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