fj45 australian specifications (1 Viewer)

[adowendt]

hey guys!

Ive just purchased a very young and original 1975 fj45 and i have been looking EVERYWHERE for some specifications, escpecially the weight specs and oil capacities. The vehicle comes with its original owners manual, and a toyota service repair manual, although! i wont be with the vehicle until the weekend. being the keen motoring enthusiast i am, i would like to find these things out so i can be prepared to service and re-grease/seal everything before taking it on its first thrash through my nearest state forest.


I think it would be good to have more information about these wicked utes on this site all i can find is how easy it is to chuck a tough v8 in 'em or dreamers wishing for better economy or power haha!


to sum it up any information about these babys in thier original condition is good information or a reference to where i can find this information would be great.

cheers!

 

[cult45]

Hey mate did you check the **** newbies check here first **** link on the main FJ40 Forum page? Or type into the search bar any key words that may find what you're looking for.

Shame there's been so many views but no one offered to help. If you post up some pics with a bunch of specs and history we'd be able to have a gander at your new truck! I'm envious. For the V8 conversion I'd check out Marks 4WD Adapters and personally I'd use a Holden INJ 5.0L from a VN through VT Series I, the later the better. That motor is brilliant, tough, reliable and torquey. Plus it has a/c and p/steer from factory [two things I'd definitely suggest adding to your 45].

Good luck mate and lets get some pics!

 

[Living in the Past]

Post 8 in this thread has so info your looking for. https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/556927-fj45-stock-height-listed-manual.html Since it lists the 60 series it would be from the 80s but should be close to 1975. Your owner's manual should have gross and net weight. The difference would be your pay load. The semi floater rear axle was thought of as 1/2 ton (US ton) truck and the full floater rear axle a 1 ton truck.

Post pictures when you get it and welcome to Mud.