Rear Heater Location 74 FJ40

[VitaminC914]

I just had my rear heater rebuilt and I want to install it. When I bought the truck it was not in it. I saw a 73 that had the rear heater sitting behind the seats, but for some reason, I thought it would go under the driver seat. I can't find any location pics online. My truck is a 74.
If anyone can tell me where it should be mounted, I would greatly appreciate it. I am attaching a pic of the heater type that I have. TIA

 

[charliemeyer007]

Centered right behind the front seats.

 

[John McVicker]

Correct.

 

[charliemeyer007]

This is a 76 but the position is the same for bench seats more or less

Land Cruiser Heritage Museum - 1975 FJ40

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bottom pic of column 1 on the left.

 

[VitaminC914]

This is a 76 but the position is the same for bench seats more or less

Land Cruiser Heritage Museum - 1975 FJ40

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bottom pic of column 1 on the left.

Thank you. This is very helpful. Trying to bring mine back to as close to OEM as possible. Mine is also green

 

[John McVicker]

From @charliemeyer007 post.

 

[JohnnyC]

for your 74' under drivers seat is the jack bracket and tool bag straps:

Thread 'Canvas Strap For '75 40 Tool Bag'

Jul 21, 2020

I'm looking for something to replace the original tool bag straps under the drivers seat. It is about 1-inch wide, and is a greenish half-century look. I don't know if it was the same as what was used on the jump seats? Thanks in advance.

• Dizzy
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• Forum: 40- / 55-Series Tech

 

[VitaminC914]

for your 74' under drivers seat is the jack bracket and tool bag straps:

Thread 'Canvas Strap For '75 40 Tool Bag'

Jul 21, 2020

I'm looking for something to replace the original tool bag straps under the drivers seat. It is about 1-inch wide, and is a greenish half-century look. I don't know if it was the same as what was used on the jump seats? Thanks in advance.

• Dizzy
• Replies: 35
• Forum: 40- / 55-Series Tech

I found a used bag online and I still had the original straps.

 

[vfrer]

At least for the earlier ones I think they are supposed to be slightly off center to the passenger side. The holes are in the lower part of the floor and not in the raised ribs. The ribs are symmetrical so the heater is slightly off center to straddle two of them.

 

[pb4ugo]

I found a used bag online and I still had the original straps.

You're fortunate to have the original hardware snd straps. The straps are a cloth material and deteriorates over time and the hardware rusts away. I've made non stk replacements b4 and am currently looking into making more for a few members. if you interested let me know. I can use your hardware and update to nylon.

For Sale Thread 'Cinti, OH Tool bag straps 73 to 75 FJ40'

Sep 5, 2023

I made up a few more tool bag strap sets. These were used in 1973 to 1975 FJ40's, to hold the tool bag under the drivers seat. Maybe other models used them too, idk. These are similar, but not stk. Below is a link from my original ad. $48.00 Shipped.

For Sale - 1973 to 75 FJ40 Under the seat Tool Bag Straps

It's my understanding these type of straps were used in the FJ40 between 9/72 to 9/75 to hold the tool bag under the drivers seat. I decided to see if there is interested in these, so a made some up. These have metal hardware, zinc plated. The straps are 1" nylon kaki color and sewn with...

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• pb4ugo
• 73 75 fj40 fj40 tool bag
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• Forum: Classifieds - Parts

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[rainingagain]

Mine was installed right behind the driver's seat. Appears to have been like this since new as there are no drilled out holes centered behind the front seats where it's supposed to be.

 

[Wasatch Jay]

I believe vfrer is correct.

Below is a link to a BAT auction of a 1978 FJ40 with only 5,000 miles. The BAT description states "This is considered the nicest example known in the world by experts in the marque."

Photo 52 shows the rear heater mounted slightly off center to the right, behind the front seats.

While this is a 1978 and the OP's rig is a '74, both had front bucket seats from the factory.

5K-Mile 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Bid for the chance to own a 5K-Mile 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #8,954.

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[charliemeyer007]

Wow $100,000

 

[pb4ugo]

I've never seen the heater behind the driver seat, but I can't say it didnt happen. Im curious what year @rainingagain 40 is.
My 72 was behind the seats, but couldn't tell you if it was slightly offset. My 75 appears to be centered between the bucket seats. From what I've seen there have always been 2 threaded holes in the floor for the heater.

 

[timmyisinthewell]

Pics are from my 01/72. The heater is offset to the passenger side. Passenger side wheelwell to mounting nut is about 13 inches. Drivers side measures about 19 inches from wheelwell to mounting nut.

 

[rainingagain]

I've never seen the heater behind the driver seat, but I can't say it didnt happen. Im curious what year @rainingagain 40 is.
My 72 was behind the seats, but couldn't tell you if it was slightly offset. My 75 appears to be centered between the bucket seats. From what I've seen there have always been 2 threaded holes in the floor for the heater.

Yeah, same here, never seen it before. This is May 66 build date. The tub does not have the captive nuts. Here is where I had a discussion on it - Rear Heater Refresh - Some Tech Questions - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rear-heater-refresh-some-tech-questions.1297391/

 

[pb4ugo]

I don't think the heater behind the drivers seat is stock. I think it would have threaded holes if it was. When did factory front heaters start?