70 series models help (1 Viewer)

[yotarunner]

Please dont flame me as I promise I have researched for a week now trying to find more information. I just sold my 95 80 series and am looking at JDM imports of the 70 series. I keep seeing the KZJ78's coming up for decent prices with lower mileage and while I know that is a good engine with the 1kz-te, I cannot find much on what axles are under them. They are solid and appear to be maybe a rear 8" toyota? I tend to over research and have everything lined up that i would want to do to one including gears and lockers. Is there major differences between a kzj78 and an HZJ77 aside from the engines? Any help is greatly appreciated and if there is a thread I have missed that lists all the 70 series models, i will gladly read it.

 

[FJ73Texas]

The major difference between KZJ78 and HZJ77

KZJ78
Engine: 1KZTE
Coil sprung suspension
Most seem to be automatic but some are manual.
Considered "light duty"

HZJ77
Engine: 1HZ
Leaf sprung suspension
Seems to be an even mix of automatics and manuals.
Considered "heavy duty"

Some minor differences:
The newer KZJ78 have a different and more rounded dash.
The KZJ78 has a different front end style compared to the HZJ77.
KZJ78 offers third row seating. HZJ77 never had third row seating from the factory.

 

[yotarunner]

That helps a ton. What axles are under the KXJ78's? Are they similar to 80 series axles?

 

[FJ73Texas]

That helps a ton. What axles are under the KXJ78's? Are they similar to 80 series axles?

I think they are identical to the 80 axles with some differences of course. Someone else needs to chime in on that.

 

[AirheadNut]

Front diff is basically the same 8” high pinion as the 80, rear diff is an 8” like the 4Runner/Pickup. Lockers are readily available.

 

[yotarunner]

That helps a TON sir so thank you for the info. I loved my 80 a lot, but rust took its toll on it.