BJ74 Owners?

[Gold Boy]

Hi all - Any 74 owners on this forum?:)

GB

[Scott Brady]

GB,

We wish :)


I have spent a few thousand km's in a PZJ73 though...

[Gold Boy]

GB,

We wish :)


I have spent a few thousand km's in a PZJ73 though...

PZJ73 are super cool, a very simalar cruiser;)

GB

[kcowyo]

Excuse me.... I think I drooled on your thread..... (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2310&d=1150217480):rolleyes:

[Gold Boy]

Excuse me.... I think I drooled on your thread..... (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2310&d=1150217480):rolleyes:

I think I drooled on your website - very cool!

Brad... Nissan Xterra (Team Rice distant cousin)
KC... Toyota T100 (Team Rice)
Josh... Toyota Land Cruiser (Team Rice)
Scott... TJ (Team Wanna-be Rice)
Dea... TJ (Team Wanna-be Rice)
Chuck... YJ (Team Wanna-be Rice)
Shawn... Toyota Tacoma (Team Rice)
Lance... Grand Cherokee (Team Wanna-be Rice)

Tooo funny:) :jump:

[kcowyo]

Credit for that should go to my friend Joshua with the cool FJ62, as he did the report. The irony is that right after this trip he went out and bought a '98 TJ, in additon to his Cruiser!

You reminded me I needed to update my page, for quite awhile now too, so thanks! We have another run scheduled for 6/25 to the "Ice Caves". We tried it in February, but the trail was too buried. Somehow it doesn't sound as much fun in June....

So I'm assuming your 74 is a JDM RHD? Can you tell us some more about it? You're the first on this board, so brag it up a little! I'm sure no one here will mind - :jumping:

[Scott Brady]

Ah, the things of dreams!

http://www.brian894x4.com/LC78brochurepic2.jpg

[calamaridog]

Hey, that is one of those folding boats. You must have started the thread at MUD.

I love your truck and I am very jealous. I that is a sin, then I'm a sinner:p

[ChuckB]

That red BJ is sweet! Of course mine would be WHITE!!!

[Gold Boy]

Thanx man....:beer:

The 70's are awesome.... (just a little biast):cool: :D

Here are the specs...

2-1/2" sus lift
Make: Toyota Land Cruiser
Model: BJ74V LX
DIMENSIONS
Length: 4,265 mm
Width: 1,690 mm
Height: 1,915 mm
Wheelbase: 2,600 mm
Front Tread: 1,425 mm
Rear Tread: 1,420 mm
Ground Clearance: 185 mm
Seating Capacity: 2 (5) Passengers
Turning Radius: 5.8 m
WEIGHT
Net Weight: 1,870 kg
Gross Weight: 2,380 kg
Payload: 400 (250) kg
ENGINE
Engine Type: Model 13B-T, diesel engine, OHV, Direct-injected Turbo
Cylinders: in-line 4
Bore And Stroke: 102.0 x 105.0 mm
Displacement: 3,431 cc
Compression Ratio: 17.6
Max Net Power: 120 PS (88.26kw)/ 3,400 rpm
Max Net Torque: 29.0 kg-m (284.39N-m)/ 2,000 rpm
Fuel Capacity: 90 litres

[Gold Boy]

Hey, that is one of those folding boats. You must have started the thread at MUD.

I love your truck and I am very jealous. I that is a sin, then I'm a sinner:p

Ha ha ha - Yep thats me.

If it gets you to the fishin holes and back it cool with me.


But thanks anyway.....:wavey:

[Gold Boy]

That red BJ is sweet! Of course mine would be WHITE!!!

I like army green...:Wow1:

[4Rescue]

Ah, the things of dreams!

http://www.brian894x4.com/LC78brochurepic2.jpg


Even worse when you've actualy owned one and have had to come back to the states (from Australia) with-out it... :(


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/4x4Rescue/92FJ85OldWhitey.jpg

God damn I LOVED that truck... 4.2Turbo Diesel ARB's front and rear and eventualy 37x9.50 NDT's...

[OutbacKamper]

Here are the specs...

2-1/2" sus lift
Make: Toyota Land Cruiser
Model: BJ74V LX
DIMENSIONS
Length: 4,265 mm
Width: 1,690 mm
Height: 1,915 mm
Wheelbase: 2,600 mm
Front Tread: 1,425 mm
Rear Tread: 1,420 mm
Ground Clearance: 185 mm
Seating Capacity: 2 (5) Passengers
Turning Radius: 5.8 m
WEIGHT
Net Weight: 1,870 kg
Gross Weight: 2,380 kg
Payload: 400 (250) kg
ENGINE
Engine Type: Model 13B-T, diesel engine, OHV, Direct-injected Turbo
Cylinders: in-line 4
Bore And Stroke: 102.0 x 105.0 mm
Displacement: 3,431 cc
Compression Ratio: 17.6
Max Net Power: 120 PS (88.26kw)/ 3,400 rpm
Max Net Torque: 29.0 kg-m (284.39N-m)/ 2,000 rpm
Fuel Capacity: 90 litres

Gold Boy;
A few questions if you don't mind:
1)13B-T diesel engine: Is this the same engine that was sold in Canadian BJ70 models ( I am wondering about parts and service in Canada)? What kind of real world fuel economy have you been getting. What is your opinon of the 13B-T v 4.2 NA (one of the available units I am looking at has the 4.2, fr and rr lockers and 24v warn winch)
2)Payload: "400 (250)kg" is it 400 or 250?
3)Were there any modifications required to the vehicle once it arrived in Canada, either due to gov't regs or practical issues?
4) If you remove the roof, what happens to the rear doors?

Thanks
Mark

[Scott Brady]

4Rescue,

You are a lucky man, both for having lived in AU and for owning a 70 series UTE! :clapsmile

[mountainpete]

Mark - I may be able to help with some of those Canadian related questions until Gold Boy replies...

As far as I have ever seen, the 13BT never came directly into Canada. The Canadian spec BJ74 only came from Toyota with the 3B. However, there are LOTS of 13BT's around here and lots of parts available. There is a huge influx of RHD Cruisers being imported from Japan so availability of parts is easy. Also, the engine is essentially a turbo charged 3B so all the basic parts are the same and available from dealerships.

The 13BT is an excellent engine. I have driven a number of them and compared to the 3B the turbo charger makes a huge difference on the highway with basically no fuel mileage change. Matched with a 5 speed it's pretty much bulletproof. It's almost as good as a properly tuned and monitored AXT turbo added to the 3B (but they are a bit finicky).

Not sure about the 4.2 - it's not a diesel engine that I am familiar with. The 4.0 litre 12H-T is a nice engine. More torque on the highway for easier high-speed travel. Pretty quiet too. Trade off is much higher fuel consumption. My experience with them is only limited to a few drives, so that's about all I can say with confidence.

This site discusses imported Land Cruisers into Canada and might help you out with the engines and specs.

http://www.luxuryimports.ca/vehicles/specs.php

For the top off and doors, the doors are removed as part of the process. Just a couple of easy bolts if I remember correctly - easier than a 40 series.

Pete

[Gold Boy]

Gold Boy;
A few questions if you don't mind:
1)13B-T diesel engine: Is this the same engine that was sold in Canadian BJ70 models ( I am wondering about parts and service in Canada)? What kind of real world fuel economy have you been getting. What is your opinon of the 13B-T v 4.2 NA (one of the available units I am looking at has the 4.2, fr and rr lockers and 24v warn winch)
2)Payload: "400 (250)kg" is it 400 or 250?
3)Were there any modifications required to the vehicle once it arrived in Canada, either due to gov't regs or practical issues?
4) If you remove the roof, what happens to the rear doors?

Thanks
Mark


Hi Mark

#1. No not quite the same, the 3B(Canadian BJ70) was indirect injected non - turbo, but basically the same block.
#2. Payload - is a lot more than the stated 250kg not sure what Toyota means here.
#3. Head light lenses had to be changed. Everything else has the DOT/SAE stamp
#4. You have to buy a new set of doors or custom. Don't like moving the FRP top as the a/c is very good. And also I have been told the seals never reseat properly.

:beer:

GB

[cruiseroutfit]

My favorite 70 (and my favorite 40 too ;))

http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/content_images/photogallery/Goblin_Swell/PIC%20082%20(Small).jpg

[Gold Boy]

Mark - I may be able to help with some of those Canadian related questions until Gold Boy replies...

As far as I have ever seen, the 13BT never came directly into Canada. The Canadian spec BJ74 only came from Toyota with the 3B. However, there are LOTS of 13BT's around here and lots of parts available. There is a huge influx of RHD Cruisers being imported from Japan so availability of parts is easy. Also, the engine is essentially a turbo charged 3B so all the basic parts are the same and available from dealerships.

The 13BT is an excellent engine. I have driven a number of them and compared to the 3B the turbo charger makes a huge difference on the highway with basically no fuel mileage change. Matched with a 5 speed it's pretty much bulletproof. It's almost as good as a properly tuned and monitored AXT turbo added to the 3B (but they are a bit finicky).

Not sure about the 4.2 - it's not a diesel engine that I am familiar with. The 4.0 litre 12H-T is a nice engine. More torque on the highway for easier high-speed travel. Pretty quiet too. Trade off is much higher fuel consumption. My experience with them is only limited to a few drives, so that's about all I can say with confidence.

This site discusses imported Land Cruisers into Canada and might help you out with the engines and specs.

http://www.luxuryimports.ca/vehicles/specs.php

For the top off and doors, the doors are removed as part of the process. Just a couple of easy bolts if I remember correctly - easier than a 40 series.

Pete

X2

GB

[Gold Boy]

My favorite 70 (and my favorite 40 too ;))

http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/content_images/photogallery/Goblin_Swell/PIC%20082%20(Small).jpg


mmm NICE....:Wow1:

[Gold Boy]

Gone Fishin!
:lurk:

[cruiseroutfit]

mmm NICE....:Wow1:

SOA with 60 axles (FF rear)
Marks Turbo kit
Marks Lowrange Gears
OME suspension
Safari Snorkel
ARB's & 4.88's F/R

Not only is he a good freind, but he is a good customer too :p

[Gold Boy]

SOA with 60 axles (FF rear)
Marks Turbo kit
Marks Lowrange Gears
OME suspension
Safari Snorkel
ARB's & 4.88's F/R

Not only is he a good freind, but he is a good customer too :p

Sweeeeeet.... very nice ;)

Safari Snorkel - Kind of thinkin about this one now, can't make my mind up......:D

[lowenbrau]

You can add me to the list though mine is very much in pieces at the moment. The axles are out in favor of a set of locking 60 series ones under a springover. The head is in the shop and the Garritt turbo is getting rebuilt. Body work is about half done.

I'll add some pics once it looks like something.

[Viggen]

Yes, this is an oldie but I just discovered the 74. Dimensionally, what is it similar too? Can the removable roof carry weight?

[Hltoppr]

I've got the 74's shorter cousin....

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/774120113_db22o-M.jpg

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/578290379_3PUfD-M.jpg

-H-

[bj70_guy]

Yes, this is an oldie but I just discovered the 74. Dimensionally, what is it similar too? Can the removable roof carry weight?

IIRC the FRP top is rated to carry about 400lbs. It's possible I don't RC though :sombrero: