Land Cruiser FJ60 (1981–87) & FJ62 (1988–90)
JTO specialty kits for this FJ60 / FJ62
These are the out-of-the-norm kits JT Outfitters builds and runs on our own trucks — easy to miss in the regular parts catalogs. Pick a kit below, then use the install guides when you are ready to wrench.
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Install guides for this model — step-by-step, right here on the site.
U.S.-market trucks only. The 5-speed H55F, diesel BJ/HJ60s and the high-roof wagons were never U.S. models. Figures carry a source tag; items flagged UNVERIFIED still have no reliable primary source after a search.
Overview & model years
The FJ60 replaced the FJ55 for the 1981 model year, with North American production from 8/1980 to 8/1987.[S7] Every U.S. FJ60 has the 2F carbureted six and a 4-speed manual; the H55F 5-speed was not offered in the U.S.[S7] Power steering and a tilt wheel were standard by 1987, with A/C and an Accessories Package optional.[S5]
For 1988 the FJ62 brought the 4.0 L 3F-E fuel-injected six (155 hp), the A440F electronically controlled 4-speed automatic (the only U.S. transmission), quad rectangular headlights, 4.11 gears, chrome wheels and bumpers as standard, and an optional Power Package. U.S. FJ62 production ran 8/1987–1/1990.[S4][S5][S7]
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| U.S. model years | FJ60 1981–1987; FJ62 1988–1990[S6][S7] |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in (2,730 mm)[S5] |
| Engines | FJ60: 2F 4.2 L carbureted; FJ62: 3F-E 4.0 L EFI[S5] |
| Transmission | FJ60: 4-speed manual; FJ62: A440F 4-speed automatic[S5][S7] |
| Final drive | FJ60: 3.70:1 front/rear (1987); FJ62: 4.11:1[S5] |
| Tires | FJ60 HR78-15 (1987); FJ62 P225/75R15, 26 psi front / 35 psi rear[S4][S5] |
| Turning circle | 40.7 ft (12.4 m)[S5] |
Engines & output by year
| Engine | Type | Displacement | Bore × stroke |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2F | Inline-6, OHV, 2-bbl carburetor | 4,230 cc (258 cu in) | 94 × 101.6 mm (3.70 × 4.00 in)[S7] |
| 3F-E (FJ62) | Inline-6, OHV, electronic fuel injection | 3,955 cc (241 cu in) | 94 × 95 mm (3.70 × 3.74 in)[S5][S7] |
Advertised output by model year (U.S. brochures)
| Model year | Engine | Output (hp @ rpm / torque @ rpm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1981–1987 FJ60 | 2F | 125 hp (93 kW) @ 3,600 / 200 lb-ft (271 N·m) @ 1,800 (SAE net; 1981, 1983 and 1987 brochures)[S5] |
| 1988–1990 FJ62 | 3F-E | 155 hp (116 kW) @ 4,000 / 220 lb-ft (298 N·m) @ 3,000 (SAE net; 1988–1990 brochures)[S5] |
Some modern listings give the FJ60 135 hp. That is the 2F export/Japanese rating; U.S. brochures for every FJ60 year we checked print 125 hp SAE net.[S5]
Dimensions & weights by year
| Model year | Overall length | Width / height | Curb weight | GVWR | Fuel tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 FJ60 | 184.1 in (4,676 mm) | — / 69.5 in (1,765 mm) | 4,189 lb (1,900 kg) | — | 23.8 US gal (90 L)[S5] |
| 1985 FJ60 | — | — / 69.5 in (1,765 mm) | — | 5,360 lb (2,431 kg) | 23.8 US gal (90 L)[S5] |
| 1987 FJ60 | 184.0 in (4,674 mm) | 70.9 in (1,801 mm) / 69.5 in (1,765 mm) | 4,246 lb (1,926 kg) | 5,360 lb (2,431 kg) | 23.8 US gal (90 L)[S5] |
| 1988 FJ62 | 184.0 in (4,674 mm) | 70.9 in (1,801 mm) / 68.9 in (1,750 mm) | 4,480 lb (2,032 kg) | 5,622 lb (2,550 kg) | 23.8 US gal (90 L)[S5] |
Track is 58.5 in front / 57.9 in rear. The 1988 FJ62 is rated for 950 lb payload, 3,500 lb towing and 98.0 cu ft of cargo space with the rear seat down.[S5]
Fluid capacities
| System | Capacity (US / metric) | Fluid / source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil, 2F (FJ60), drain & refill with filter | 8.2 US qt (7.8 L) | API SF[S3] |
| Cooling system, FJ60 (with heater or A/C) | 17.4 US qt (16.5 L) | Ethylene-glycol[S3] |
| 4-speed manual transmission (FJ60) | 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) | API GL-4/GL-5, SAE 90[S3] |
| Transfer case, FJ60 | 2.3 US qt (2.2 L) | API GL-4/GL-5, SAE 90[S3] |
| Engine oil, 3F-E (FJ62): with filter / without / dry | 8.2 US qt (7.8 L) / 7.4 US qt (7.0 L) / 8.5 US qt (8.0 L) | API SF or SF/CC[S4] |
| Cooling system, FJ62: front heater / front + rear heaters | 18.5 US qt (17.5 L) / 20.6 US qt (19.5 L) | Ethylene-glycol[S4] |
| A440F automatic (FJ62): drain & refill / dry | 5.3 US qt (5.0 L) / 15.9 US qt (15.0 L) | ATF Dexron II[S4] |
| Transfer case, FJ62 | 2.2 US qt (2.1 L) | See RM080U MA-9[S4] |
| Front differential (FJ60 & FJ62) | 3.2 US qt (3.0 L) | API GL-5 hypoid, SAE 90[S3][S4] |
| Rear differential (FJ60 & FJ62) | 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) | API GL-5 hypoid, SAE 90[S3][S4] |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 US gal (90 L) | Brochures[S5] |
Refill capacities are approximate. Fill to the dipstick, check plug, or reservoir mark, not by volume alone. Use the fluid grade on your oil filler cap / owner’s manual.
Key torque specs
3F-E engine (FJ62, RM080U)
| Fastener | Torque (ft-lb / N·m) |
|---|---|
| Cylinder head bolts | 90 ft-lb (123 N·m)[S4] |
| Main bearing caps, 19 mm / 17 mm bolt heads | 99 ft-lb (135 N·m) / 85 ft-lb (115 N·m)[S4] |
| Connecting rod caps | 43 ft-lb (59 N·m)[S4] |
| Crankshaft pulley bolt | 253 ft-lb (343 N·m)[S4] |
| Drive plate to crankshaft | 64 ft-lb (87 N·m)[S4] |
| Exhaust manifold to pipe | 46 ft-lb (62 N·m)[S4] |
FJ62 chassis (RM080U)
| Fastener | Torque (ft-lb / N·m) |
|---|---|
| Wheel (lug) nuts | 116 ft-lb (157 N·m)[S4] |
| Front spring U-bolts / rear spring U-bolts | 105 ft-lb (142 N·m) / 90 ft-lb (123 N·m)[S4] |
| Front hub bearing lock nut | 65 ft-lb (88 N·m)[S4] |
| Disc brake caliper to knuckle | 65 ft-lb (88 N·m)[S4] |
| Steering knuckle arm to housing | 71 ft-lb (96 N·m)[S4] |
| Knuckle arm to tie rod | 67 ft-lb (91 N·m)[S4] |
| Knuckle spindle to housing | 34 ft-lb (47 N·m)[S4] |
| Front shock to axle / to frame | 47 ft-lb (64 N·m) / 19 ft-lb (25 N·m)[S4] |
| Propeller shaft flange bolts | 65 ft-lb (88 N·m)[S9] |
FJ60 (2F engine; 1986 maintenance procedures and 1977 2F specs)
| Fastener | Torque (ft-lb / N·m) |
|---|---|
| Front hub bearing adjusting nut (preload) / lock nut | 43 ft-lb (59 N·m) / 58 ft-lb (78 N·m)[S3] |
| Leaf-spring U-bolt nuts | 90 ft-lb (123 N·m)[S3] |
| Front seat mounting bolts | 27 ft-lb (37 N·m)[S3] |
| Cylinder head bolts | 83–98 ft-lb (113–132 N·m)[S1] |
| Main bearing caps No.1–3 / No.4 | 90–108 ft-lb (123–147 N·m) / 76–94 ft-lb (103–127 N·m)[S1] |
| Connecting rod caps | 35–55 ft-lb (47–75 N·m)[S1] |
| Wheel (lug) nuts, FJ60 | No FJ60 figure found. The 1988 FJ62 manual notes the wheel-nut torque “has been changed” to 116 ft-lb, so earlier trucks used a different value UNVERIFIED |
Always confirm torque values in the factory repair manual for your exact year and engine. Use a calibrated wrench; tighten wheel nuts in a star pattern and re-check after 50 miles. Values marked UNVERIFIED are commonly published figures we have not yet matched to a Toyota document.
Factory paint colors (U.S.)
FJ60 (1981–1987)
Code 033
Code 309
Code 464
Code 474
Code 861
Code 857
Code 147
Code 4E8
Code 4E9
Code 8B7
Code 8B2
Code 8B4
FJ62 (1988–1990)
Code 045
Code 3F4
Code 153
Code 155
Code 4G8
Code 8B2
Code 27G (4G8 + 153)
Code 25H (8C7 + 155)
4E9 Beige is listed as a metallic in the brochures, but owners report it is solid.[S6] The 1985 brochure lists White, Red, Beige, Blue, Metallic Beige, Silver and Blue; the 1988 FJ62 list adds the Gray metallics and two-tones.[S5]
Swatches are approximate screen colors. Order paint by the code on the vehicle’s ID label (driver door jamb or firewall, marked C/TR or COLOR), never by the swatch. Lists show common U.S. colors and are not complete for every year. Codes and years from the ImportArchive U.S.-market list[S6], cross-checked with restorer plate records[S10].
Trims, options & running changes
| Date / year | Change |
|---|---|
| 8/1980 (1981) | FJ60 introduced: 2F, 4-speed H42, split-case transfer, round headlights, white-spoke steel wheels[S5][S7] |
| 1981 brochure | Options include air conditioning, AM/FM, rear heater, cruise; colors include Copper Metallic and Light Blue Metallic[S5] |
| 9/1986 (1987) | FJ60LV-KA added alongside the FJ60LG-KA[S7] |
| 1987 | Power steering and tilt wheel standard; A/C optional; Accessories Package = chrome wheels, mudguards, headlamp washers, rear wiper/washer, rear defogger, AM/FM, rear heater, chrome grille/trim/bumpers[S5] |
| 8/1987 (1988) | FJ62: 3F-E EFI, A440F automatic, rectangular quad headlights, chrome wheels/bumpers and rear wiper standard, optional Power Package and A/C[S4][S5][S7] |
| 1989–1990 | Two-tone metallic paint options (27G, 25H)[S6] |
| 1/1990 | Last U.S. FJ62 built[S7] |
VIN, frame number, model code & build date
U.S. model codes
| Model code | Built | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| FJ60LG-KA | 8/80–8/87 | 2F, 4-speed, wagon (‘G’), North America[S7] |
| FJ60LV-KA | 9/86–8/87 | 2F, 4-speed, ‘V’ body, USA[S7] |
| FJ62LG-PNEA | 8/87–1/90 | 3F-E EFI, 4-speed automatic, GX/LX grade, USA[S4][S7] |
| FJ62LV-PNEA | 8/87–8/88 | 3F-E EFI, automatic, ‘V’ body, USA[S4][S7] |
How to read the code
| Code position | Letter = meaning |
|---|---|
| Prefix letter(s) | Engine: F = F/2F/3F gasoline (B, H = diesels, not U.S.)[S7] |
| J | Land Cruiser (“J” line)[S7] |
| Two digits | Series: 40, 45, 55, 60, 62[S7] |
| After the series, first letter | L = left-hand drive (R = right-hand drive)[S7] |
| After the series, second letter | V = hardtop/van body, G = wagon/upper-grade wagon, P = pickup, none = soft top[S7] |
| After the dash: transmission | none = 3-speed, K = 4-speed manual, M = 5-speed manual, P = 4-speed automatic[S7] |
| After the dash: rear door | none = tailgate, C = swing-out (ambulance) doors[S7] |
| After the dash: grade / fuel | N = GX/LX grade, E = EFI (as in FJ62LG-PNEA)[S7] |
| Last letter: market | A = North America/USA, K = Canada[S7] |
| Other letters (e.g. the J in FJ40LV-KCJA) | Not explained in any Toyota source we found UNVERIFIED |
17-digit VIN
| VIN position (1981 on) | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1–3 |
JT3 = Toyota Motor Corp., Japan, multipurpose vehicle[S8]
|
| 4–7 | Model, e.g. FJ60 / FJ62 (matches the model code)[S4]
|
| 8 | Body letter, G on U.S. wagons (as in FJ60LG)[S7]
|
| 9 | Check digit[S8] |
| 10 | Model year: B=1981, C=1982, D=1983, E=1984, F=1985, G=1986, H=1987, J=1988, K=1989, L=1990[S8] |
| 11 | Plant code[S8] |
| 12–17 | Serial number[S8] |
Example from a U.S. 1988 FJ62: JT3FJ62GXJ0087206. The 1988 repair manual says the VIN is stamped on the cowl panel in the engine compartment and also on top of the instrument panel and the driver’s door post.[S4]
Build month/year is printed on the certification label on the driver’s door/pillar, and the paint (C/TR) code is on the firewall ID plate.[S7]
Factory manuals & brochures
Official and public sources only. We link to the publisher pages and do not host copies of Toyota manuals.
- Cruiser Cult: Land Cruiser factory service manual index (link only) ↗
- Heritage Cruisers: manuals ↗
- ImportArchive: U.S. Land Cruiser brochures & paint codes ↗
- Dezo’s Garage: original U.S. Toyota brochures ↗
- Toyota Technical Information System (official, paid) ↗
| Document | What it covers |
|---|---|
| 1988 FJ62 Repair Manual RM080U (USA & Canada) | Engine, chassis, body, electrical and specifications for the U.S. FJ62 |
| 1986 Maintenance Procedures (2F) | FJ60 service intervals, capacities |
| 2F Engine Repair Manual 1980 / 2F Emissions Repair Manual 1981 | FJ60 engine |
| 3F / 3F-E Repair Manuals; A440F/A440L Repair Manual | FJ62 engine and automatic |
| FJ60 and 1985 FJ60 wiring diagrams; 1988 New Model Features | Wiring; what changed for the FJ62 |
| U.S. brochures 1981–1990 (none issued for 1986) | Specs, colors, options[S6] |
Sources
- [S1] Toyota Service Specifications 1977, Pub. 98177 (2F engine and FJ/BJ/HJ chassis sections)
- [S2] Toyota F Engine Repair Manual (1972), Main Parts Tightening Torque & Service Specification pages
- [S3] Toyota Land Cruiser (2F engine) Maintenance Procedures, 1986 (North American FJ60)
- [S4] Toyota 1988 Land Cruiser Repair Manual, FJ62 series, USA & Canada, Pub. RM080U
- [S5] Toyota U.S. sales brochures 1963–1990 (Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.), via Dezo’s Garage brochure archive
- [S6] ImportArchive U.S.-market Land Cruiser paint codes & brochure index
- [S7] Toyota Land Cruiser FAQ v2.0 (R. Mullen, compiled from Toyota parts microfiche, service bulletins and repair manuals): model/production codes, US/Canada production timelines, frame-number breaks
- [S8] NHTSA 17-digit VIN standard, 49 CFR Part 565
- [S9] Toyota Land Cruiser Heavy-Duty Chassis & Body Repair Manual 10/84–1/90 (FJ62/70-series, export)