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40 Series Specific Info

Production Timeline (US/Canada)

MODEL
YEAR ENG TRANSMISSION TRANSFER OTHER
1960 F 3-on the tree 2.313:1 Start of prodution
Small round FR turn signals
Single brake master cyl resevoir
1963 3 on the floor (Option)
1964 Flip-up roof vent removed
1965 Larger side windows and corner
windows added
1968 30 fine spline axles replace 10 coarse
splines
Birfield joints replace ball joints in FR
Siamese centre exhaust ports replaced
One piece manifold gasket added
Cable throttle linkage replaces rod
Padded Dash
Vin plate on door pillars
1969 "Improved" steering centre arm
Small Rectangular FR turn signals
Replaceable element oil filter replaced
with cartridge type (03/69)
1970 Dual resevoir master cyl
Dual horns
1971 Power Brakes (07/70)
1972 3 on the floor STD Smog pump appears (09/72)
1973 Separate model for Calif introduced (09/73)
EGR system added (09/73)
Saftey catch added on hood
Ignition switch moved to steering
column
Factory AM radio
Stronger steering box
1974 2F 4 SPD 1.999:1 Larger universal joints & flanges
Rectangular RR brake lights/turn signals
RR lower shock bolt moves from axle to U-
bolt bracket
Clutch changed from coil spring type to
diaphragm (08/74)
Longest production run of any LC (9/73-
12/74)
1975 1.959:1 Thicker side doors
Ambulance doors replace lift/tailgate
LG Square FR Turn Signals/side markers
Wipers move to bottom of windshield
Muffler moved from between frame
rails to under rear tub
1976 FR disk brakes
1977 Tubular spare tire mount (09/76)
Pop-out rear windows (08/76)
1978 2F,B Diesel comes to Canada
1979 3.73:1 Diff becomes standard on FJ
22 gal under-floor fuel tank
Improved exhaust manifold
Power steering
Air conditioning
Reclining Seats
Catalytic converter
Fewer, larger body mounts
Squared off headlight bezel
1981 2 F,3B 2.276 3B comes to Canada
Larger shackles, hangers & frame gussets
Split case transfer case
New RR brakes with 11.8" drums and single
self-adjusting wheel cylinder (8/80)
Parking brake moved from rear of TFR to
rear drums
Rear heater moves under center console
"Shield" shaped steering wheel centre
Locking "Pocket"
Chrome window weather stripping replaced
with rubber
1983 5SPD 1.959 Dash re-designed & includes digital clock
Chrome outer door felt replaced with
rubber
1984 Production CEASES!

Although production of the 40 Series Land Cruiser stopped in 1984, there is still a _COPY_ in production. It is manufactured in Brazil and is called a Bandeirante. It features a body/frame which is a copy of a Land Cruiser and is powered by a Mercedes diesel motor.

55 Series Specific Info

Many of the changes on the 40 series timeline also apply to 55 series.

80 Series Specific Info

Full time 4wd

All 80 series Cruisers sold in North America and Europe are full time 4wd. In Africa and Australia, a part-time system is still available. 80's produced between '90-'91 have an open center differential which is lockable in 4HI and automatically locked in 4LO. From '92 on, vehicles with ABS had a viscous coupling that sent a maximum of 30% torque the non-slipping axle. The differential is lockable in 4HI and automatically locked in 4LO.

Locking Differentials

Locking differentials were available as options in all 80 series. From 94 on, they were standard in North America. The operation of the lockers is very elegant. When the differential lock dial is turned to the "Locked" position, it switches on a small electrical servo. The servo pushes on a dog clutch which is meshed with the splines on the axle shaft. The dog clutch slides along the axle shaft and engages on the side of the differential carrier. The axle is then completely locked. They were offered from the procuction date 8/92 onwards.

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