lj70 and bj70 differences ???? (1 Viewer)

[RAYJON]

looking at the light duty 70 or Landcruiser II , I can see the differences in the drive train and axles.. (coil springs-mini axles-motor-trans)

but are the frames and body the same ?? what is different??? and can the upgraded components be swaped from the regular 70/80 series to upgrade???

 

[prado t]

Hi I have owned both the (light duty) LJ78 and (heavy duty) BJ74 but comparing a LJ70 to a BJ70 both have the same frame,mini truck 8" axles on the LJ (pretty strong) 9.5" on the BJ (very strong). Coils on LJ leafs on BJ , same transfer case on both , BJ has 3B LJ has 2lt, 2lte anyways bodies are the same from from firewall back.

 

[Khorrassany]

I thought LJ frame is smaller and thinner in size. I noticed the size difference fromt he front I'm sure.

 

[hoser]

From Brian894X4's website...

 

[prado t]

Thanks for the post hoser

 

[Tin Tin]

Hi I have owned both the (light duty) LJ78 and (heavy duty) BJ74 but comparing a LJ70 to a BJ70 both have the same frame,mini truck 8" axles on the LJ (pretty strong) 9.5" on the BJ (very strong). Coils on LJ leafs on BJ , same transfer case on both , BJ has 3B LJ has 2lt, 2lte anyways bodies are the same from from firewall back.

the lj has 4.56 gears

 

[richmason]

Front coils rear leafs?

I have a 1986 LJ70LV from Switzerland with front coil spring suspension and rear leafs. Is this a common configuration and what effect does it have on the compatibility of parts from the BJ?

Cheers,
Rich

 

[gotoy]

I have a 1986 LJ70LV from Switzerland with front coil spring suspension and rear leafs. Is this a common configuration and what effect does it have on the compatibility of parts from the BJ?

Cheers,
Rich

Never heard of that combinationon an LJ70. Has some one added the rear leafs?