VIN plate of my HZJ 79

[forumdefred]

Hello everyone
I'm new to this forum, I have a 79 HZJ (in southern France) on which I make a cell to travel. You can see it here!
http://www.zigzagcruiser.eu
I have a question about my VIN plate

What means;
LB71J1
TJMRSW
058LD10
A02B

thank you
Fred

 

[roscoFJ73]

The VIN is explained here
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)/Toyota/VIN Codes - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

Im not sure about TJ,but I think the M = 5sp R=standard model S= naturally aspirated(non turbo)
W= European model.
The T,J might mean it was a cab chassis with no tub
From here,but its a bit out of date and has no reference to the T and J
TLC FAQ - 12.0 Production Codes

The O58 = white paint, LD1=interior trim,A02B is either the t/case or front diff size and type??
You are probably aware you have R151 gearbox

From this site,its american and has not been updated since 2003,so its not really for a HZJ79 ,but most of the info is there.
TLC FAQ - 14.0 Decoding your ID plates

Nice camper you have on the back Fred

 

[forumdefred]

Very interresting
thank's Rosco
Fred

 

[roscoFJ73]

Hi Fred.Im starting to think the A02B is the style of diff and the ratio. Anyone else know?

 

[wongtsenhin]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/517732-axle-code-hzj79.html

This puzzling me as well???

 

[roscoFJ73]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/517732-axle-code-hzj79.html

This puzzling me as well???

I found an english owner trying to decode his 105 series and he had the diff code "A04A"

It seems they have some relation to the American made Toyota 4wds.

Gearratiosanddiffs

If Im reading it right ,for Freds diff code ,A = equals the type or size of diff ,02 is the 3.58 ratio and B is the 4 pinion open diff.

Although I cant recall any landcruiser having a 3.58 diff ratio

 

[landcruisers r us]

ao2b is the diff, ratio is 4:3 if it is a standard 1hz cruiser
turbo cruiser has 4:11.
and 79x diffs will not mate to a earlier 40/60/75/80x due to axel splines different

 

[roscoFJ73]

ao2b is the diff, ratio is 4:3 if it is a standard 1hz cruiser
turbo cruiser has 4:11.
and 79x diffs will not mate to a earlier 40/60/75/80x due to axel splines different

Thanks for that ,I thought they were 4.3.
How about A04A from a 105 series?