Pros and cons of 60s & 62s?
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Get it man I've been telling u go for a cruiser ! We are in a cruiser club and don't own a cruiser lmao... I'd love a 40,60 or a 80
I've seen them do alot ! Get it
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I've seen them do alot ! Get it
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hmmm, Patrick, Ben and RJ will tell ya better but big, heavy, leaf springs, automatic, lots of sheet metal and lots of glass equals great for mild family wheelin, not so great for the rougher stuff. all depends on what your goal is but Zack is right, get er dun.
spring it over, set of 37s and ya got somethin'.
spring it over, set of 37s and ya got somethin'.
The auto tran in the 62 is no longer available. If it breaks you are pretty fxxxed. You will need to find someone who can rebuild it.
The chassis on both are pretty much the same but the 62 runs the fuel injected 3FE (right?) so more computer s***.
I have driven both. The Auto was fxxxing awesome with ARBs and the 62 was quieter than the 60. In a pinch the 60 would be easier to work on.
Parts for both are become pretty scarce since they had a pretty limited run.
The chassis on both are pretty much the same but the 62 runs the fuel injected 3FE (right?) so more computer s***.
I have driven both. The Auto was fxxxing awesome with ARBs and the 62 was quieter than the 60. In a pinch the 60 would be easier to work on.
Parts for both are become pretty scarce since they had a pretty limited run.
Do you have to curse so much. And the computer comment has been proven to be a false argument. They are plenty reliable.
Molon Labe
This. The parts are getting more and more scarce by the day. It seems like every time I look up something that I just sold a month ago, it's discontinued. That alone would keep me from buying one (sorry 60/62 owners). I do really like the way they look though. Super cool. If I was going to buy one I would go for the 60. Manual trans and I like the way the front end looks with the round headlights.
Both are very capable trucks for what they are suited for and if they are built right. Roger built a 60 for the Alaskan Cruiser Trek and it is a beast of a truck. When I had a 60, it was way more capable than I was a driver (same thing with my current truck 
) I personally believe they are both best suited for expedition (which is what Roger built his for) and mild wheeling. A major bonus of the 60 and 62 over an 80 is the ease of being able to regear the t-case. Their size is just too big for rock crawling though,unless you just dont care about the body.
I agree with Sam, I prefer the 60 over the 62 (no offense Patrick) because of the round headlights and the manual transmission.
BTW- was the red cruiser you mention in the 1st post a 60 or a 62?
) I personally believe they are both best suited for expedition (which is what Roger built his for) and mild wheeling. A major bonus of the 60 and 62 over an 80 is the ease of being able to regear the t-case. Their size is just too big for rock crawling though,unless you just dont care about the body.I agree with Sam, I prefer the 60 over the 62 (no offense Patrick) because of the round headlights and the manual transmission.
BTW- was the red cruiser you mention in the 1st post a 60 or a 62?
I see 60/62 parts or part outs on mud all the time. For now atleast 
so buy up all the parts u can handle so when all these on mud are gone u have back up stuff. Other than that we will have to go custom ! 
The tranny may be a problem but a ole stick conversion should solve that right??
GET IT ! Lol
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so buy up all the parts u can handle so when all these on mud are gone u have back up stuff. Other than that we will have to go custom ! The tranny may be a problem but a ole stick conversion should solve that right??
GET IT ! Lol
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I'd rather have an old 4 runner to get rough with. But for street/expo type stuff 60 series are awesome. I also like the feeling I get while driving it!
Unrelated note: anybody have experiance swapping in a standard tranny into a previously auto vehicle? Stock 4 speeds are relatively cheap and since I don't know how to drive a manual, laugh away :flipoff:, that would be a much better transmission to ruin than a high dolla 5 speed.
Unrelated note: anybody have experiance swapping in a standard tranny into a previously auto vehicle? Stock 4 speeds are relatively cheap and since I don't know how to drive a manual, laugh away :flipoff:, that would be a much better transmission to ruin than a high dolla 5 speed.
limitation of the 60 off road....length of the body and weight. Hard corners are challenging to make and off-camber and camel-hump type stuff is a challenge due to the long body...one end gets hung up. Very common to damage the right or left rear quarter panel due to tight trial conditions and having to back up and realign multiple times.
For raw off-road a short-wheel base truck is the best....
For raw off-road a short-wheel base truck is the best....
IMO the cruisers are sturdier than the 4runners, stronger frames, solid front axles, more, plus better looking and they have enough room inside that you don't need much bolt on to the bumper stuff. If you buy one and give it a chance, you will be a dedicated cruierhead soon enough. There are many places that rebuild the automatics and I haven't been stuck for parts yet. It's really a matter of your own preference. So if you really like 4runners better, get one, and leave the cruisers for me.
If that was a question, yes I do. Feel free to alter your settings. If that bothered you I am certain you would leave the room if you met me in person.
And I did not say anything about the reliability of the computer s***. It just is the cross over to the more modern era. I like simple gas pumpers for trail rigs.
I will agree that Rogers rig is bad ass but the engine and trans are not Toyota.
Heifer-net
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That is true, I guess I really just focused on the "capability" aspect of the first post.
Guess it makes you feel tough. Eh to each his own. Fuel injection is more reliable at angles and cold start up than carbs. Once again to each his own.If that was a question, yes I do. Feel free to alter your settings. If that bothered you I am certain you would leave the room if you met me in person.
Molon Labe
first sentence ever posted on this page and you want to start dictating regs, that's ballsy. HH is a stand up guy and I'll put him up against most anyone as far as quality ppl go. I for one was not/am not offended and knowing most of theses folks I'm sure they'd agree. As said before change your settings to block it out or feel free to roam elsewhere. Sheesh!
OK, thats enough, keep it on topic.....opinions of 60s and 62s
If you arent interested in the topic or the choice of words, dont read the thread and move on...come on guys I deal with 6th graders all day
If you arent interested in the topic or the choice of words, dont read the thread and move on...come on guys I deal with 6th graders all day
come one, enough already. It's gone over the top and now time to give it a rest. Moderator... where are you?
OK, thats enough, keep it on topic.....opinions of 60s and 62s
If you arent interested in the topic or the choice of words, dont read the thread and move on...come on guys I deal with 6th graders all day
Who made you boss
Jk bud. I kid I kid..Back to topic. I am curious about the tranny swap what manual tranny do you use in these LC's ? And is that the best option is to swap it? I also would like to know what y'all recommend as a good first cruiser the 60/62 or a 80 I want 1 of these 3 LC bad for a expo rig! I know the 80 has the cdl and some are 3x locked from the factory.
GO !
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62s have the 4speed auto with OD (A440). 60s have the 4 speed manual withOUT OD (H42). Beno said the fancy 5 speed manual with OD (H55) will bolt right up to the fj62 3FE engine so I'm 100% sure it does, their just expensive ($2089). pretty sure they bolt right up to 60's 2F as well.
If you want to swap an H42 in to a 62, you'll need to get it out of a late model 60 (1986-87) because they have a spacer type thing on the back that makes them as long as the A440 automatic.
As much as it pains me to say it, 80s are probably the best truck if you have expo in mind... but their still ugly as s***! (anybody wanna help me swap woody's body onto Aidans 80 frame/drivetrain/suspension?)
If you want to swap an H42 in to a 62, you'll need to get it out of a late model 60 (1986-87) because they have a spacer type thing on the back that makes them as long as the A440 automatic.
As much as it pains me to say it, 80s are probably the best truck if you have expo in mind... but their still ugly as s***! (anybody wanna help me swap woody's body onto Aidans 80 frame/drivetrain/suspension?)