Need FJ40 dimension please

[Manwithtools]

I'm trying to calculate some clearances in my shop for proper placement of a 2 post lift. Does anyone know the dimension / measurement from the bottom of the frame (where you might typically position lift arms) to the top of the hardtop roof? Does not need to be exact, +/- an inch would work fine for me.

I've found the stock height of the roof to be 78" or so from the ground. Alternatively, I need to know the distance from the frame to the ground (stock springs and tires) to be able to calculate the dimension I'm interested in.

My truck is in pieces right now or I would just measure it. Mine is a 1979 if that makes any difference. Thanks!

 

[Heirloom]

From the FSM for 1958-1970. All measurements are millimeters (25.4mm = 1 inch).

I've edited this post a few times now. It looks like the frame rails where you would position lift pads are roughly in line with the center of the hubs. Here are all the dimensions for you, in case you have a sloping garage roof that may affect the placement of your lift.

 

[Manwithtools]

Thanks for the picture from the FSM Heirloom, I've found similar thru Google searches. Unfortunately none of the drawings I've found have the dimension I'm after.

I'm trying to determine how high I can raise the 40 off the floor using a 2 post lift in my shop without contacting the roof purlins. To calculate that height, I need the distance from bottom of frame rail to top of roof.

 

[Heirloom]

With as much variance you will find between tire size options and spring sag from one vehicle to the next, you would benefit the most from a measurement that is more reliable than floor-to-frame.

Later today, I will go get a measurement from the bottom of the frame to a reflector hole or something referenced in the above images. I was going to spend the day in the garage anyway.

 

[Manwithtools]

Thanks, any day in the garage is a good day

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

According to the diagram above overall height is 1930 MM and rear reflector/bumper height is 615 MM the difference is 1315 MM should be the frame to top height.

1315 mm X ( 1 in / 25.4 mm) = 51.77 in. The frame to top height is approximately 51 3/4 in.

Measured mine Im running 33x12.5 tires, which I know it will not effect frame to top. Measured at the door overall from floor to top 78 in, floor to frame 17.5 in.

78 in - 17.5 in = 60.5 in. Actual

The difference between diagram 51 3/4in and actual 60.5in is the rear frame rails bend up in front of the rear axle and thats where the bumper mounts at that elevation. The frame rails between the axle is the lowest elevation.

Rear

Front

 

[Manwithtools]

Exactly what I needed - thank you. I knew that the diagram showed heights that were not what I wanted. I also knew that the frame rails were higher front and rear than under the passenger area. The 60.5" number is what I can use in my calculations. I think this will will allow me to use the lift at it's max height of 77". 77" plus 60.5" equals 137.5" or right at 11 and a half feet. That will allow me just what I wanted placement wise in the shop.

 

[Heirloom]

I just measured about 13" from the cargo bed to the lowest part of the frame rails (where you might place lift pads). The diagram I posted is 1180 mm from the hard top cap to the cargo bed (~46.5") By my math, you are looking at approximately 60 inches between the highest part of the hard top cap and the lowest part of the frame rails.

 

[Manwithtools]

I've edited this post a few times now. It looks like the frame rails where you would position lift pads are roughly in line with the center of the hubs. Here are all the dimensions for you, in case you have a sloping garage roof that may affect the placement of your lift.

My roof does slope, but the shop is 30 feet wide, doors are along the eave side so I'm 15' to the center of the building where I would place the lift. Given the 4/12 pitch on the roof, I've got over 12' of clearance where the back edge of the Land Cruiser roof will be at full lift. It looks like I need approx. 11' 6" at that point so I should be good. Thanks again for your efforts

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

lets see some pics.