Fj43 questions....

[RMP&O]

So what is the difference between a FJ40 and a FJ43?

Thanks.....

[RMP&O]

nobody knows!?

Is it just that the 40 is SWB, 43 is MWB and 45 is LWB? Or is there more to it than that?

I searched the archives here for FJ43, nothing...searched google for FJ43 and not much...will try google again.

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

Im not an expert but i think maybe the 43 isnt popular cos i thought it wasnt brought to Aus???

That malaysian guy in 4WD Monthly has a well modified one.
But you dont really hear about them here.

my 2 cents

[GeneralFubashi]

i think its just that. The medium wheelbase 42series. There was also i think a fj/bj 41, and 44, neither of which made it here - were diverted to africa instead

s79bj40
sam

[40 lover]

i think its just that. The medium wheelbase 42series. There was also i think a fj/bj 41, and 44, neither of which made it here - were diverted to africa instead

s79bj40
sam

42series isn't a middie, i own a 42 series and it is as short any other 40 around

[Shadow]

bj40/fj40 swb 2door wagon

bj42 is a swb wagon, theres no fj42 only bj42 (afaik) 42 means newer motor fuel tank n stuff like that?

fj45 is a ute

fj47 is a lwb troopy

never heard of fj43

[Tojo]

So what is the difference between a FJ40 and a FJ43?

the wheelbase. 40/42 series is 2285mm. 43 series is 2430mm. 45/47 series is 2950mm

[Tojo]

fj47 is a lwb troopy

no such thing as an FJ47! 40 series Landcruiser terminology is quite simple if you know how it works. The letters refer to the engine type
Eg.
FJ is a 6 cyl petrol motor
BJ is a 4cyl diesel motor
HJ is a 6 cyl disel motor

FJ40 = SWB, petrol engine - F (older) / 2F (newer) motor
BJ40 = SWB, diesel engine - B (older) motor
BJ42 = SWB, diesel engine - 3B (newer) motor
FJ45 = LWB, petrol engine - F (older) / 2F(newer) motor. Can be ute or troopy
HJ45 = LWB, diesel engine - H motor. Can be ute or troopy
HJ47 = LWB diesel engine - 2H motor. Can be either ute or troopy

The 43 series were not sold in Australia. There is one in Darwin but unfortunately i baught my BJ42 then saw it for sale a few months later! I would have liked to buy it if i had of had the chance. The longer wheelbase is a good thing.

[RMP&O]

thanks for the info guys....

I am in the USA and as you may know we only have 40's and 45's (rare). But I import Patrols from S.America and there is tons of FJ43's down there. So before I start considering importing 43's I wanted to make sure what they are! I also agree MWB is best....

[ehsankiani]

Length of 40,42 series frame from end to end... 3680mm
Length of 43 series frame--- 4038mm
I have scalled diagrams of both the frames that I downloaded from the net but they are too big... .. We have lots of 43s here in Pakistan also.
Ehsan

[GeneralFubashi]

"42series isn't a middie, i own a 42 series and it is as short any other 40 around"

thats what i meant. 43 is the medium wheelbase version of the short wheelbase 42. As the 41 is the medium wheelbase version of the 40. Now if only i can find one.

[planb]

fj 43s are 24 volt

most came with the 13bt but some were fitted with 15bt motor

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

24 volt would be a pain in the a$$ here in Aus wouldnt it???

hmmm they sound a bit of a goer the 43.......

although i have noticed the difference in the looks dept between a CJ7 and a CJ6........ everyones loves a shorty!