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TABLE OF CONTENTS

0.0 Introduction

0.1 Table of Contents

0.2 FAQ Recent Changes and History

1.0 Disclaimer

2.0 The History of Toyota

3.0 Introduction

4.0 Body Styles

4.1 Availability (Model Year)

4.2 Specifications

4.3 Stock Curb Weights (lbs)

5.0 Engines

5.1 Gas Engines

5.2 Diesel Engines

5.3 Other Engine Suppliers

5.4 Engine Specifications

5.5 Availability (Model Year)

6.0 Engine/Chassis Combinations (Production Year)

6.1 Selected Country Engine/Chassis Sales Figures (Model Year)

7.0 Performance/Fuel Economy

8.0 Transmissions & Transfer Cases

8.1 Transmission & Transfer Case Ratios (All :1)

8.2 Clutch Specifications

9.0 Axles

9.1 Axle Codes

9.2 Birfield Sizes

10.0 Brakes

10.1 Master Cylinder Sizes

11.0 Power Steering

11.1 Power Steering Minimum Pressures

12.0 Production Codes

13.0 Body Colour Codes

14.0 Decoding Your ID Plates

14.1 Plant Codes

15.0 40 Series Specific Info

15.1 Production Timeline (US/Canada)

15.2 More 40 Production Info

17.0 55 Series Specific Info

17.1 Production Timeline (US/Canada)

17.2 More 55 Production Info

18.0 60 Series Specific Info

18.1 Production Timeline (US/Canada)

19.0 80 Series Specific Info

19.1 Full Time 4WD

19.2 Locking Differentials

20.0 Buying/Inspecting a Land Cruiser

20.1 Engine

20.1.1 Diesel Engine

20.1.2 Gas Engine

20.2 Cooling System

20.3 Electrical

20.4 Transmission/Transfer

20.5 Driveshafts

20.6 Rear Axle

20.7 Front Axle

20.8 Steering

20.9 Brakes

20.10 Suspension

20.11 Body

20.12 Frame

20.13 Inspection Checklist

21.0 Drivetrain Swaps

21.1 Non-Toyota Equipment

21.2 Diesel Engine Swaps

21.2.1 Isuzu Engine Specs

21.2.2 Cummins Engine Specs

21.2.3 GM Diesel Engine

21.2.3.1 GM Engine Specs

21.2.3.2 GM Diesel Swap Specifics

21.2.4 Nissan Diesel Specs

21.3 Gas Engine Conversions

21.3.1 GM Engine Specs

21.3.2 Ford Engine Specs

21.4 Transmission Swaps

21.5 Transfer Case/Axle Swaps

22.0 Maintenance and Modifications

22.1 Aluminum Tubs - Rob Mullen

22.2 Breather Relocation - Rob Mullen

22.3 G.M. HEI distributors for F/2F Motors - David Dannenberg

22.4 Glow Plugs - Rob Mullen

22.5 Owner's Manual Maintenance Schedules - Toyota

22.5.1 Gas Powered Vehicles (2F-1983)

22.5.2 Diesel Powered Vehicles (B-1978)

22.5.3 Diesel Powered Vehicles (3B-1983)

22.6 Ride Harshness - Rob Mullen

22.7 Saginaw Power Steering Conversion - Park Owens

22.8 Shackle Reversals - Rob Mullen

22.9 Silicon Clutch Diagnosis - John Barron

22.10 Steering Wandering - Rob Mullen

22.11 Spring Over Conversions - John Barron

22.12 Transmission and Transfer Removal Tips - Rob Mullen

22.13 V8J40 Cooling Tips - Fred Welland

22.14 Which Wheels Work? - Rob Mullen

23.0 Land Cruiser Clubs

23.1 North America

23.2 Australia

23.3 Netherlands

23.0 Parts Suppliers

23.1 North America

23.2 Australia

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