Can you flat tow a FJ40?
Options for Flat Towing a 1974 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser with a 2011 Fleetwood 32BH Storm. There is a flat towing solution, but if there was a Roadmaster base plate kit available for your 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser you could use a Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar # 63180 if your vehicle weighed less than 5,000 lbs.
Why do you remove drive shaft when towing?
When you tow your rear-wheel drive car, van, pickup or SUV, the drive shaft to the rear axle must be disconnected to prevent damage to the automatic transmission. This requires mechanical service under the car which is not convenient for RV towing.
Can a 1974 FJ40 4 speed transmission be replaced?
Fits 1974-7/80 FJ40 4 speed as a direct replacement – Will also fit pre-8/80 FJ40, FJ45, or Troopys that would like to upgrade to a split transfer case – Requires driveshaft modification and reuse of your transmission tower and shift lever, the transfercase shifter assembly will be included with this assembly.
Is there a problem with my FJ40 driveshaft?
Way too much throttle on a ruff uphill trying to pull a broken 40 out. I built an anti wrap bar and installed it with a rebuilt rear end and a repaired driveshaft. I am running the stock lower end at the diff and a CV at the upper end. I have hammered it pretty hard, a lot of times, since then, and I have not had a problem with it yet.
Where is the CV joint on a FJ40?
Given some extra skinny pedal the CV portion of the rear grenaded before the joint at the pinion. Like mentioned earlier, with enough abuse anything will let go. Fine spline pinion, split case, wrap bar, poly’s in the rear, caught some air going up a steep hill and came down under power. Pretty easy to remove and get home or carry a spare.
Do you need a new transfer case for a Toyota Land Cruiser?
The new unit also requires the use of the stock P.T.O. and inspection covers. The unit can be used to replace either the stock 3 or 4 speed transfer case. The new case is exactly the same size and bolt pattern as the stock Land Cruiser transfer case, so no driveline modifications are required.