FJ60 to 140 Conversion question (1 Viewer)

[Ali M]

I have an opportunity to consider a 84 FJ60 and swap guts with FJ80. IMO nothing beats the classic look of an FJ60/62 in the land of LC. It is the iconic look for this legendary wagon,.

Are there any benefits if I start with FJ60 vs FJ62 body if I want to go the full 140/142 conversion?

 

[cruisermatt]

No

 

[Trapper50cal]

round headlights...

But seriously, don't use an FJ80 as the "guts", use an fzj80 (93-97)

 

[Ali M]

round headlights...

But seriously, don't use an FJ80 as the "guts", use an fzj80 (93-97)

Good call out. Aside from the motor in the FZJ, are there any other advantages in the drivetrain?

 

[MANUCHAO]

round headlights...

DIS

 

[Trapper50cal]

Good call out. Aside from the motor in the FZJ, are there any other advantages in the drivetrain?

A442F transmission on the 93-94 fzj80

 

[Trapper50cal]

and the potential for factory lockers

 

[Ali M]

and the potential for factory lockers

Thanks. Makes sense!

 

[gregnash]

Also, didnt the early year FJ80s still come with drum brakes in back? FZJ80 was disc all around (ABS included) and there is the option for those that have factory lockers.

Main thing to remember (from the few that have undertaken such an epic task) is that the frame for the 80 is longer and thus must be cut down to accommodate the shorter body of the 60.

 

[Trapper50cal]

...and semi-float rear axles instead of full float.