Best year FJ40

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welcome,

i personally like a combination of years into one outstanding machine. or maybe i didn't have much choice and got screwed on a cruizer. in all seriousness, i agree with landpimp-the later the model the more desirable.
 
disk brakes came in 12/75....some 11/75's even had them.

The power steering is not the strongest stock, and most people go with astro/scout/saginaw of somekind anyway.

The main years I look for are 12/75 to 78. 78 is just nice becuase it was the first year of full electronic ignition, but with the older style body. But, it is very easy to adapt electronic ignition into a 76/77.

I have a 12/76 with 1986 electronic ignition. So it fits the bill.

ragman
 
correct for US. But as more and more non US 40's come into the US, from South America and other markets.......those will prolly still have front drum brakes, even up into the 1980's, just something to be aware of of you find say a 80 fj40 with drums.

dmaddox said:
disk brakes came in 12/75....some 11/75's even had them.

The power steering is not the strongest stock, and most people go with astro/scout/saginaw of somekind anyway.

The main years I look for are 12/75 to 78. 78 is just nice becuase it was the first year of full electronic ignition, but with the older style body. But, it is very easy to adapt electronic ignition into a 76/77.

I have a 12/76 with 1986 electronic ignition. So it fits the bill.

ragman
 
Where are those elusive front dick brakes - my wife wants to know!
 
dmaddox said:
disk brakes came in 12/75....some 11/75's even had them.


disc brakes up front started 09/75.... ;)


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Thanks everyone. I guess I will just try to find one that is as clean as possible and go from there!
 
69 is the best year for more than one reason. Disk brakes, power steering conversion is cheap and easy. Get the one with the cleanest body (no rust).
 
I good clean 40 is what you make of it!

I picked up a 2/75 with no rust and some "minor" problems for a great price.

Swapped in a '79 disk axle and converted a non-us dizzy w/pertronix for the electronic ignition...

You can make any year modle what you want it to be with a little work.
 
i have a 1972 and I love it! The thicker metal has caused a tad bit more rust but I really dont need the power steering and all the newer stuff the 80's trucks had. It's plain simple and I am in love with it!
 
I own a 1970 and while I love it, if I were looking for a DD that vintage would not be my go to. Almost everyone says the 4 speed is much nicer to drive than the 3 speed. Also while the novelty factor is cool, there is a reason they got away from 3 on the tree. Same for the bench seat.
 
holy thread revival!
 

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