Tag Archives: FJ 60

Communications Upgrades

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Brandon

In my Land Cruiser I use a CB radio and Cell phone for most on road and trail communications. Around camp and hiking I use a FRS/GMRS radio. I decided to make a few upgrades in the Land … Continue reading →

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Saginaw P/S upgrade on ’84 FJ60

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Brandon

I had a customer that got tired of replacing re-manufactured stock power steering pumps on his Land Cruiser. He wanted to use a Saginaw pump, and was removing the AIR pump at the same time. At first I … Continue reading →

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FJ60 Heater Core Replacement.

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Brandon

Having to install a heater core in the FJ60 Land Cruiser can be one of the worse jobs we have to do.  It doesn’t sound bad, but as you start looking into all the steps it becomes apparent this isn’t … Continue reading →

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Toyota FJ60 Land Cruiser Seat Upgrade

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Brandon

I have been less impressed with the seats in my ’87 FJ60 since I bought it.  They are thinly padded with a weak frame (for someone of my size).  I installed seats from a Volvo 240 wagon a few years … Continue reading →

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H55F into an Early FJ60 Land Cruiser

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Brandon

I recently installed an H55F Transmission into a 10/84 built ’85 FJ60.  It is commonly known that the H55F is a direct installation, and upgrade, into a 5/85 and later FJ60.  There are several writeups detailing the later installation.  I … Continue reading →

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