Vehicle: 1969 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40
Owner/Hometown: Jamie Ahrensberg/Poway, California
Engine: 327 V-8 Chevy Corvette small block
Induction: Holley Pro-Jection
Transmission: Stock 4-speed
Transfer case: Stock
Front end: Stock with disc brake upgrade
Rear end: Stock with disc brake upgrade
Ring and Pinion: 4.56
Front Differential: ARB Air Locker
Rear Differential: ARB Air Locker
Suspension: Custom National leaf packs, spring-under, 16 inches longer than stock
Tires: 35x12.50R15 BFG Mud Terrain T/A
Wheels: 15x10 Enkei
Estimated Value: Priceless (it's an heirloom)
Enkei's 15x10 wheels and 35-inch...
Enkei's 15x10 wheels and 35-inch BFG Mud Terrain tires work great and have looks to match.
Chrome won't get you home,...
Chrome won't get you home, but stainless steel can get you there and back. This custom stainless rack adds essential storage space to the FJ.
This FJ-40 is not a show pony,...
This FJ-40 is not a show pony, but a little pin-striping still adds an extra touch of class.
The spring-under suspension...
The spring-under suspension configuration was retained, but the original leaf packs were replaced with 16-inch-longer National springs.
Aft of the engine, the stock...
Aft of the engine, the stock Toyota drive train still does duty. The four-speed tranny and matching transfer case are strong units that have withstood 40 years of use.
Drum brakes were first delivered...
Drum brakes were first delivered on this FJ-40. Fortunately, they're long gone and have been replaced by sure-stopping front and rear disc systems.
Vintage dashboards like this...
Vintage dashboards like this one are easy to modify as needed. A tilt column, Grant steering wheel, and a set of ARB Air Locker switches are the main clues that this isn't 1969 anymore.
The original 2F inline six...
The original 2F inline six is a torquey mill, but doesn't pack the same excitement provided by this 327 Chevy small-block plucked from a Corvette. The 327's guts are mostly stock, but Holley Pro-Jection, a set of aftermarket headers, and a K&N filter bring 350 horses to life under the hood.
The spring-under suspension...
The spring-under suspension configuration was retained, but the original leaf packs were replaced with 16-inch-longer National springs. Rancho shocks control the action.