Ok, this may sound like a daft question but, my truck is a 1989 SK5 LJ71 Cruiser. Does this mean it is in the 70 series 
Will help in getting the right workshop manual.
Maybe a dumb question
Maybe a dumb question
Ok, this may sound like a daft question but, my truck is a 1989 SK5 LJ71 Cruiser. Does this mean it is in the 70 series
Will help in getting the right workshop manual.
LJ71
I got the LJ71 from the engine plate under the hood.
I have always found the truck more than willing and with beams and coils all round it left my other 2 vehicles for dead. I took onto Fishers track in National park on street feet and met a group from North Shore 4wd club and, suffice to say, they were pretty amazed I got as way as I did on the tyres.
Took their advice and didn't go any further thou. Anyway, It feels like the low range transfer is better then that on the hi lux/surf. Thanks for the help guys. I must go back to Fisher's and try again now its got some decent shoes on. 
I have always found the truck more than willing and with beams and coils all round it left my other 2 vehicles for dead. I took onto Fishers track in National park on street feet and met a group from North Shore 4wd club and, suffice to say, they were pretty amazed I got as way as I did on the tyres.
Took their advice and didn't go any further thou. Anyway, It feels like the low range transfer is better then that on the hi lux/surf. Thanks for the help guys. I must go back to Fisher's and try again now its got some decent shoes on. Wainui, I have got one of these LJ 71 trucks, they were a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) only, so initially not exported, Bundera (Rock Wallaby) is the name given to this vehicle in the Australian market when it was sent out from Japan, as far as I can find out the running gear is from a Hilux, but the coils are something different, if it has the 2.4 diesel the transmission will probably be the "A343F" auto, or were you lucky enough to get a manual? I have probably got the trans ratios, and the transfer reduction figures here somewhere, I think the axles are 4.1:1, standard wheels were 16", the 2LT-E motor is prone to cracked cylinder heads, ask me I know, and my auto to transfer gearbox seal has been a cause of leakage for ages now, but I've recently stripped all the back of the transfer and auto off, a fixed the F&^%(*r, hopefully, I think these trucks are much derided by the likes of 70 and 75 series owners, oh, and there was no provision for a PTO on the transfer I got on mine.
LJ71
Its the Manual. I was really trying hard to avoid getting an auto, but the market is totally saturated with autos now so when I saw it on the yard I grabbed it there and then. Thank God for a good credit rating 
I too had heard the running gear was hilux/surf, so I guess with u being told that also, it must be true. Not to worry, not let me down yet.
Typical jappa thou with the sexy "Turbo wagon" decals on the side
Whats with them and their fetish for stickers
I too had heard the running gear was hilux/surf, so I guess with u being told that also, it must be true. Not to worry, not let me down yet.
Typical jappa thou with the sexy "Turbo wagon" decals on the side
Whats with them and their fetish for stickers
Hi
There were 73 & 74 Series Toyota's in Aussie - not sure about other markets - at the same time as the Bundera.
The Bundera is essentially a Hilux with a 70 Series body and coil springs.
It was Toyota's first go at all coil suspension and sported a 3 link setup (similar to the 80 Series) at both ends.
The diesel had a stronger gearbox than the petrols (the R151 - same as early Prado's) and they all had a Cruiser transfer case and Hilux diff centres.
Comment in Australian 4WD mag on 2nd hand Bunderas said things like:
under powered
poor articulation
hard to lift much (due to 3 link)
reliable motors
reliable drivetrain
fifth gear prob's (like Hilux) on high km trucks
pathetic handbrake on rear drums (Marks Adapters do a kit to move it to the driveshaft)
The body of the Bundera is made with spot welds while the 'true' 70 Series models are bolted together making them stronger and easier to work on. The 70's also use the bigger Toyota motors - the Bunderas got the smaller Hilux units.
Bunderas have the rear shocks mounted one in front and one behind. Apparently you will get much improved ride and articulation if you mount both in front of the axle and use longer ones.
Another suggested mod is to replace the diffs with 80 Series units - they're wider and stronger. Not such an issue unless you re-power with a grunty donk!
I'd be interested to know if your truck has all these 'unique' features or if it is another variation on a theme.
At the end of the day if you're getting the performance you're looking for it doesn't matter what you've got
Rgds
Andrew
P.S. great pics in your album
There were 73 & 74 Series Toyota's in Aussie - not sure about other markets - at the same time as the Bundera.
The Bundera is essentially a Hilux with a 70 Series body and coil springs.
It was Toyota's first go at all coil suspension and sported a 3 link setup (similar to the 80 Series) at both ends.
The diesel had a stronger gearbox than the petrols (the R151 - same as early Prado's) and they all had a Cruiser transfer case and Hilux diff centres.
Comment in Australian 4WD mag on 2nd hand Bunderas said things like:
under powered
poor articulation
hard to lift much (due to 3 link)
reliable motors
reliable drivetrain
fifth gear prob's (like Hilux) on high km trucks
pathetic handbrake on rear drums (Marks Adapters do a kit to move it to the driveshaft)
The body of the Bundera is made with spot welds while the 'true' 70 Series models are bolted together making them stronger and easier to work on. The 70's also use the bigger Toyota motors - the Bunderas got the smaller Hilux units.
Bunderas have the rear shocks mounted one in front and one behind. Apparently you will get much improved ride and articulation if you mount both in front of the axle and use longer ones.
Another suggested mod is to replace the diffs with 80 Series units - they're wider and stronger. Not such an issue unless you re-power with a grunty donk!
I'd be interested to know if your truck has all these 'unique' features or if it is another variation on a theme.
At the end of the day if you're getting the performance you're looking for it doesn't matter what you've got
Rgds
Andrew
P.S. great pics in your album
Bundera/hilux/cruiser/bugged if I know!
Interesting reading in your post.
Yes it has forward and aft shocks ( of rear axle ). Yes the hand brake is shite, but new shoes should improve that. Yes, when in 5th gear the shifter wobbled about like a fly round a light bulb, but changing the shifter knob fixed that. Yes, some might say its under powered, shes no racing car, but it will happily sit at 100k and I seldom see the need for speed when off road. It pulls my family's tandam axle 18ft caravan without complaining. Low range on the really steep hills, other than that it goes fine. It appears more prone to rust but than she is 16 years old and I have no idea where the previous owner may have lived, lots of seaside suburbs in Wellington. Articulation hasn't been an issue yet, the beam axle has taken me more places with less effort than the IFS Surf I had before. I think, and this is just my observation, is that the overall gearing in the transfer box is lower than the Surf. 2 places I had trouble with when I had the surf have caused no concern with this vehicle. That said, decent tyres help.
At the end of the day, she's my baby and she hasn't let my down yet. She has bought many happy hours offroading to me, the wife and kids and wence all the items fixed, that being front brake disc machined and new discs fitted and wof issued, I am sure many more hours will be ours to enjoy in New Zealands beautiful wilderness.
The biggest issue I have had with this vehicle is which workshop manual do I get. Hilux or Cruiser? If hilux, which model? If cruiser, which model?
Blair
Yes it has forward and aft shocks ( of rear axle ). Yes the hand brake is shite, but new shoes should improve that. Yes, when in 5th gear the shifter wobbled about like a fly round a light bulb, but changing the shifter knob fixed that. Yes, some might say its under powered, shes no racing car, but it will happily sit at 100k and I seldom see the need for speed when off road. It pulls my family's tandam axle 18ft caravan without complaining. Low range on the really steep hills, other than that it goes fine. It appears more prone to rust but than she is 16 years old and I have no idea where the previous owner may have lived, lots of seaside suburbs in Wellington. Articulation hasn't been an issue yet, the beam axle has taken me more places with less effort than the IFS Surf I had before. I think, and this is just my observation, is that the overall gearing in the transfer box is lower than the Surf. 2 places I had trouble with when I had the surf have caused no concern with this vehicle. That said, decent tyres help.
At the end of the day, she's my baby and she hasn't let my down yet. She has bought many happy hours offroading to me, the wife and kids and wence all the items fixed, that being front brake disc machined and new discs fitted and wof issued, I am sure many more hours will be ours to enjoy in New Zealands beautiful wilderness.
The biggest issue I have had with this vehicle is which workshop manual do I get. Hilux or Cruiser? If hilux, which model? If cruiser, which model?
Blair
Toyota
Hi wainui44.
Is your 71 petrol or diesel?
I have three service manuals for my HJ60 get a slighly different perspective from each.
The Max Ellery Landcruiser Diesel 4 & 6 Cyl is for:
BJ 40, 55 & 60
HJ 60 & 70
LJ ??
Bundera
You may find a selection at your local library that will point you in the right direction.
Cheers, Rick.
Is your 71 petrol or diesel?
I have three service manuals for my HJ60 get a slighly different perspective from each.
The Max Ellery Landcruiser Diesel 4 & 6 Cyl is for:
BJ 40, 55 & 60
HJ 60 & 70
LJ ??
Bundera
You may find a selection at your local library that will point you in the right direction.
Cheers, Rick.
Toyota
Hi Wainui
Here is a link to a trademe auction that has the Ellery manual:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 321092.htm
"Models covered; Toyota Land Cruiser BJ, HJ, LJ series 40, 55, 60, 70 Bundera with 4 and 6 cyl diesel engines (incl turbo) B,13B-T, 2188cc sohc (L), 2446cc sohc (2L), 2446cc sohc (2L-T), H, 3980cc ohv (2H) and
3980cc ohv (12H-T)"
This seems to cover all the diesels up to 1990
Cheers, Rick.
Here is a link to a trademe auction that has the Ellery manual:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 321092.htm
"Models covered; Toyota Land Cruiser BJ, HJ, LJ series 40, 55, 60, 70 Bundera with 4 and 6 cyl diesel engines (incl turbo) B,13B-T, 2188cc sohc (L), 2446cc sohc (2L), 2446cc sohc (2L-T), H, 3980cc ohv (2H) and
3980cc ohv (12H-T)"
This seems to cover all the diesels up to 1990
Cheers, Rick.
Petrol or diesel
Its diesel