BJ74 or HDJ81, Need Advice

[Tapage]

As long as it's a BJ74.

JDM models usually had +1 to the model.

World --> Japan
BJ70 (3B) --> BJ71 (13B-T)
BJ73 (3B) --> BJ74 (13B-T)
HDJ80 (1HZ or 1HD-T) --> HDJ81 (1HD-T)
HZJ78 (1HZ) --> ???79 (1HD-T ???)

as same as HJ-60 ( 2H ) --> HJ-61 ( 12H-T )

thanks .. !

 

[Stone]

The Ms's probably isn't going to dig the 74 for more than an hour of driving.

But she would put up with a 70? Yeah right. To each their own, but I find the wheelbase of the 74 more practical than a 70.

 

[crushers]

As long as it's a BJ74.

JDM models usually had +1 to the model.

World --> Japan

HDJ80 (1HZ or 1HD-T) QUOTE]
you sure a 1HZ was in the HDJ80? my understanding is it would be a HZJ80...
cheers

 

[Stone]

You're right, Wayne. It would be an HZJ80 with a 1HZ under the hood.

 

[wussyPup]

As mentioned above, all of the critical components of the HDJ81 are mechanical controlled, not sure about the tranny. A440 IIRC is still mechanical.

My '90 HDJ81 came with a A442F

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Pretty sure up until 1995 they were all A442s, maybe even past that.

Fly wheel (ring gear) are most definitely different from the gassers.

My 1995 FZJ80 had a A343 I think???

My '90 HDJ81 came with a A442F

 

[aamiggia]

But she would put up with a 70? Yeah right

No she wouldn't, that would for my expedition rig. One day I'll make it to the southern tip of Hudson's bay on 4wd / fire / logging roads.

 

[KOZ_73]

Well seems to be only one solution to my dilemma, I'm going to buy one of each. Two cruisers better than one I always say. I'll drive each one for a while and flog the one I like less to my cousin, he's in the market for a JDM cruiser as well. I'll most likely import it myself just so I know what the process is all about. Thanks for all the help, I'll be back in the cruiser club hopefully sooner than later.

 

[Eric Winkworth]

I dunno, just those pics of the 70 beside the 80 makes me love the 70 series even more. Does anyone know if the body panel thickness is the same on both?

 

[Previa Diesel]

Just got my HZJ77. I'm blown away by the 1HZ engine and the whole truck; built like the proverbial brick #^%# house. Of course I had no experience of the 60 series diesels, but this thing is awesome: 1500 rpm at 80Kmh. It just purrs along.

If I can find a HDJ81 in as good condition I will go for that I think, as I won't be going off-road much, if at all, :sob: and this 77 would be a bit much for the wife...

If you're more hard core, the 70 series has the look and the strength while the 80 series has the accessories and a smoother ride.

 

[crushers]

interesting, my PZJ77 rides beautifully and is unreal quiet. almost as nice a ride as the 81s...

cheers

 

[Previa Diesel]

interesting, my PZJ77 rides beautifully and is unreal quiet. almost as nice a ride as the 81s...

Maybe I should have said "I assume the 80 series has a smoother ride", since I haven't driven one yet. Leafs and solid axles don't ride like coils and IFS on any truck IME, but it depends on the road surfaces too; maybe yours are better. I believe someone said here that the HZJ77 is identical to the PZJ77 except you've got the smaller engine?

 

[Tapage]

Maybe I should have said "I assume the 80 series has a smoother ride", since I haven't driven one yet. Leafs and solid axles don't ride like coils and IFS

Never wheel a 100 series IFS, but on road seems to have the same quality " ride " soft .. compared 100 with 105 ( both less than 2 years of use )

I believe someone said here that the HZJ77 is identical to the PZJ77 except you've got the smaller engine?

I thought yes ..

 

[crushers]

basicly, the HZ is the same as the PZ. i have the factory suspension so the ride characteristis could be due to spring setup or shocks.
i am very happy with the ride and performance. it seems this unit sold today so i will not be able to turbo it and do the before and after tests.
cheers

 

[brownbear]

basicly, the HZ is the same as the PZ. i have the factory suspension so the ride characteristis could be due to spring setup or shocks.
i am very happy with the ride and performance. it seems this unit sold today so i will not be able to turbo it and do the before and after tests.
cheers

Congrates on the sale. Those are nice units. I probably would pick a 77 over an 80 anyday. I know the 80 is a great ride.....but very mall cruiser. Great for the wife tho. Hey I know 80's are kick butt offroad. But I am a vintage guy. I like the look of 40's 60's and the 77's. I am a utilitarian.

 

[brownbear]

No she wouldn't, that would for my expedition rig. One day I'll make it to the southern tip of Hudson's bay on 4wd / fire / logging roads.

Why not dream to go really north? Like outside of ontario. Drive the dempster all the way to Inuvik.

I grew up in Kenora which is considered north by Toronto standard....silly really. Especially being on the mercan border an all. North is the territories.