FJ60 or 62 & which year is best?
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the best year - mine, of course! 1990 FJ62
not that i'm biased or anything
not that i'm biased or anything
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I just got an 88 FJ62. It has manual windows and locks. Which i like better
one question though. how much would a 5 spd Manual tranny swap cost if i got a mechanic to do it for me
one question though. how much would a 5 spd Manual tranny swap cost if i got a mechanic to do it for me
My '91 FJ62 came stock with the carburated 3F and the H55F, and it's a better powered combo than either one of the two US-specs. That said, the only thing I would change are the square headlights, I've had the truck for 13 years and I still can't get used to them, I *much* prefer the round headlights. In fact, I've been looking for a cheap parts FJ60 or someone that has one close by so I can swap them out, all I need are the radiator support and front valance, although I wouldn't mind getting the headlight bezels and grille if they're in good shape. Anyone in Central TX got one?
I'll either trade for the FJ62 stuff if interested or pay a decent price (speculators need not apply, this is low on the priority list)....
I'll either trade for the FJ62 stuff if interested or pay a decent price (speculators need not apply, this is low on the priority list)....
now Steve..............not really left overs, they(90's) were all made in 89 thats true but like mine it was made in 12/89(even 10/89 would still be a 90)........making it a 1990.
and then there is Henry's 91 fj62.........
and then there is Henry's 91 fj62.........
overhanger said:Hell, the relatively few '90s that were sold in the U. S. were just leftover '89s.
it depends wether u want an automatic or a manual fj62 came with an automatics power windows power locks. fj60 came with everything manual. i have an fj62 w/ a 3 1/2 lift with 35's tucked under it arb front bumber slee offroad rear sway away tire carrier warn 9,500 lb winch piaa 580 foglights i dont rub at all and i love it
I guess the best 60/62 would be a late year FJ60 w/ TBI EFI 2F & H55f and 4.11:1 gears. Sounds pretty good to me.
Oh ya and a rear sway bar
Oh ya and a rear sway bar
88fj62w/35's said:
Haha. 88fj62w/35's, you're kinda obvious at trying to get your rig on the web. Smooth move.
a new h55f can be had for 1600-1800, but let's call it 2000 to your door.
cruiserparts.net has a "conversion kit" of used parts you'd need. from their website:
"Manual trans. conversion kit (Includes: Bellhousing, used clutch, flywheel, shifters, shafts, floor cover, boots, pedal bucket, crossmember, mount, clutch master, slave and lines.)"
(why you'd want a used clutch i don't know....)
that lists for 750 plus shipping.
so pretty quickly you're at 2800 in parts when you rebuild the transfer (you're there, might as well it's mostly bearings i hear)
install cost depends of course. i've pondered this very same question, but haven't investigated. $5000 seems reasonable when all is said and done.
personally, i'm collecting parts to swap in an h42 4-speed. with 33" tires i hear it's also quite nice and you save about $1600 on buying the trans, a little less when you rebuild it.
Can somebody answer this?
I'm looking at a '88 FJ62 tonight, auto. I don't mind the square headlights, but I'd like to know the answer to the above question 'cuz it is cheaper than the 60's I've been looking at, and in better shape.
Thanks for any help
Can somebody answer this?
I'm looking at a '88 FJ62 tonight, auto. I don't mind the square headlights, but I'd like to know the answer to the above question 'cuz it is cheaper than the 60's I've been looking at, and in better shape.
Thanks for any help
Maybe the 62 with square headlights and auto is not as desirable to LC fanatics as the 60 with classic rounds, manual tranny, carb, crank windows, etc? I dunno, just a guess.
It always comes down to what the buyer wants and for how much. There's no answer, it's the whim/desire of the buyers and perceived value to the seller.
Love My 87 Fj60
to sum it up i like the 60 more than the 62,just because not to many things electrical to break.i dislike the 4 headlight set up,and hate automatics.the only thing to like on a 62 is fuel injection.
to sum it up i like the 60 more than the 62,just because not to many things electrical to break.i dislike the 4 headlight set up,and hate automatics.the only thing to like on a 62 is fuel injection.