I am eager to purchase an FJ40. I had been looking for something in the range of 1978-80 because of the mechanical upgrades (brakes, transmissions, etc.) but after talking to a few friends I am being swayed towards getting a pre-smog required vehicle since I live in California. I understand this would push me back to a 1975 or earlier FJ. My initial year specifications were driven by many threads on the various forums but I realize I was not considering my State of residency. I would appreciate hearing from my fellow Californians on the trade offs vs. benefits.
Thank you,
Ken
Thank you,
Ken