Modifications of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 2.4 D MT
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 2.4 D AT
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 2.4 D MT 97 hp
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 2.4 D AT 97 hp
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 3.0 D MT
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 3.0 D AT
Odnoklassniki Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 price
Unfortunately, this model has no classmates...
Reviews from Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 owners
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70, 1990
Actually, Toyota Land I consider the Cruiser Prado 70 series to be the standard of a jeep. The 70 Series nomenclature can provide all the possibilities for on-road and off-road driving, taking into account the majority of the preferences of “jeepers”. As for the LJ71, it turned out to be preferable for me, since the short wheelbase allows it to be deployed without problems in the vast majority of situations. It is lightweight, which allows you to avoid drowning where larger colleagues would immediately sink. Despite the fact that the car came as a stock car, it was clear that one of its previous owners was a fan of hunting and fishing, but he carefully looked after it and invested money in it on time. As a result, I got a fairly lively specimen, surprising with its dynamics even experienced specialists who, once behind the wheel, suspected replacement of internal combustion engines on KZ. The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 drove quite cheerfully. There were no cases where I lacked power, no matter where I drove (dirt, forest, passes, highway, mountains). Long driving along a highway with passes and potholes does not cause any complaints. The car drives briskly even when fully loaded. In the future, I plan to drive my car outside the region and drive around the picturesque places of the seaside. In conclusion, I want to say that I was convinced for myself that the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 is a light-engine version of the “Cruisers”, it really is unique cars, which will be in demand for a long time. Currently, the 70 series has undergone restyling and continues to be produced because it is in constant demand.
Advantages : reliability. Endurance. Patency.
Flaws : perhaps age.
Dmitry, Novosibirsk
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70, 1991
I fell in love with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 immediately, I was amazed by the condition 16 summer car. Everything was shining, under the hood was clean. The next day I became the owner of this car. There was no end to the joy. Separately, you can select the automatic transmission. There is no price for such a box, the car has agility, it pulls great, and in the city you can’t think of anything better. The automatic towing car is very convenient. And in terms of cross-country ability it exceeded all expectations. I had to climb where the UAZ had never even dreamed of. I was also pleased with the inclusion of all-wheel drive using buttons on the instrument panel. You don’t have to get out and turn on the “hubs” like on a UAZ. First, while standing still, you turn on the front axle gearbox activation button, and you can drive as soon as required front axle you just need to press the 4WD button and you're done. It couldn't be simpler. The only thing that can be a disadvantage of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 is the stiff suspension, but you quickly get used to it. It's just the front axle that gives this result. On the highway the car goes excellently, like the king of the desert. The large front hood gives confidence in driving. It is convenient to maneuver in parking lots, the dimensions are felt well. You just need to be careful when backing up; you might not notice the car because of the high rear windows. The salon immediately fascinates with its convenience, especially driver's seat, which has both adjustable side support and lumbar adjustment. There are shock absorbers under the front seats that help compensate for the stiffness of the suspension. Backseat split 50:50, allows you to transport long loads and still have space to spare rear passenger. I transported a wooden clapboard, 2.55 meters long, 60 m2 included and there was still room left. In general, it is impossible to describe all the sensations that you get when driving this car. This is truly a “tank” that cannot be “killed”.
Advantages : Robust construction. Reliability. Unpretentiousness. Patency.
Flaws : age. Stiff suspension.
It just so happens that in the “off-road” rating of preferences of Russians Japanese models- out of competition. Whether it’s Moscow or the Far East, all of Siberia and even the Arctic drive their cars. And the absolute leaders in Russia are the Toyota Land Cruiser and its twin Lexus LX470. Recently they received a new addition...
Last fall, at the Paris Motor Show, the debut of a new generation of Land Cruiser Prado, the younger brother of the Sotka, previously known as the 90 model, took place. And recently it began in Russia official sales. (Previous generation The cars were produced for almost seven years. This is a short period of time - in the off-road segment, age is held in high esteem, and generational changes occur much less frequently than in others.) The external proportions of the Prado have been preserved, even the outlines of the windows are the same. But all the outer panels are new, more plastic. The dimensions of the car have increased. Thanks to large, Avensis-style optics extending onto the hood and Corolla car fits well into modern the lineup Toyota. No wonder - the European design bureau ED2, which created Avensis, worked on its appearance.
The Prado remained a real SUV - a frame structure, a continuous rear axle, a full-fledged transfer case and a bunch of locks. New engine– 4-liter V-6 with 250 hp. (more than the 4.7 liter eight-cylinder “weaving” engine develops). These have not yet been installed on the Prado.
It is called a “small cruiser” (“one hundred” is half a meter longer and 10 centimeters higher). But this “small” one can accommodate three rows of seats and eight (!) seats– in the third, folding row there are three seat belts, and three people can really sit there.
The interior is completely new – stylish, modern and “car-like” comfortable. The quality of materials and fit of panels is at the level Lexus models. Wooden and aluminum inserts, perforated leather, Optitron instrument panel...
The center of attention is the central console, similar to the swollen “hood” of a cobra, on which the “music” is located (for Europe, instead of a “large” stereo system, a monitor is installed navigation system, which also "shows" the DVD) and air conditioning system with separate control. The latter has a dual lock button, which equalizes the passenger and driver climate settings. Air flows are distributed in Toyota style, with one button.
At the top of the console, under the visor, there is a multifunctional color display on-board computer, which displays the readings of the compass, inclinometer and altimeter. And also chronological data (fuel consumption, etc.) for the last hundred kilometers - in the form of graphs. Not a very necessary thing, but effective.
The seats are fully “electric”, the steering wheel is adjustable in angle and depth (for some reason, with two separate levers). I settled in quickly, everything was convenient and at hand. The handbrake is on the tunnel, there are also two transmission control levers.
At the back, in the second row, there is plenty of space, the angle of the seat backs can be changed. For passengers, the center console has its own ventilation control unit. Access to the third row is through the folded half of the second. There are three seats, and two headrests. By the way, rearward visibility through the mirror, despite the three-row interior, is exemplary - often in such cars you see only a forest of headrests.
There is only one configuration for Russia, but it is the richest and most expensive, there are no options. And this applies not only to the interior. In addition to the mentioned 4-liter “six”, Prado has a four-speed “automatic”, a mechanical two-stage chain transfer case, center differential Torsen with forced blocking and torque distribution along the axles in a ratio of 40/60.
A whole arsenal of electronics has been added to help the mechanics. Traction control system(A-TRAC), system directional stability(VSC), Hill-start Assist Control and Downhill Assist Control, rear air suspension(TEMS). Of course - ABS with system emergency braking Brake Assist. It seems like I haven't forgotten anything...
250 forces is enough for a little over two tons of car weight. Acceleration is smooth and assertive. A smooth-running automatic transmission, excellent sound insulation and an all-absorbing suspension conceal the claimed 9.5 seconds to hundreds. But this is quite good for an SUV; close classmates are 2-3 seconds behind.
The ride quality is amazing. You don't drive a Prado, you sail. Nothing reaches the body - not even tram rails, nor hatches. Nothing. Business class made easy! The main thing is not to accelerate when huge unsprung masses, transmitting unpleasant vibrations to the body, and on a gentle wave the Prado sways noticeably.
The beauty of the Prado air suspension is not only automatic control ground clearance(within 30 mm), but also in adjusting its rigidity. There are four modes: comfort, sport and two intermediate ones. On a flat road, the difference between the extremes - comfort and sport - is practically not felt: the car is moving soft, does not sway, roll in corners is small. (Intermediate modes, apparently, are generally the lot of a select few.) But on a country road, the differences are felt better. IN comfortable mode Natural rolls and body sway appear, but there are no complaints about handling, everything is reliable and understandable. At the same time, we can once again be convinced of the truth of the saying “ More speed– fewer potholes”: as acceleration progresses, the vertical swaying of the body decreases.
IN sport mode both the rocking and roll are not as noticeable as in the comfortable one, but small irregularities begin to “reach” the body. Here, not only the stiffness of the suspension increases, but also the steering becomes sharper, and the reactions are clearer and faster. In any case, the non-switchable electronics remain on alert, putting both the car and the driver on edge - the more aggressive his behavior, the sooner it comes into action and the longer and more persistently it works.
The combination of road tires and the muddy clay underneath does not make the feeling of driving any less complete. We didn’t drive the Prado into deep mud at all - its predecessor is well known for its extraordinary off-road capabilities, and the new model has even more suspension travel. In any case, the car moves effortlessly through loose virgin soil and deep ruts. And if you also lock the differential and engage a lower range of gears...
Now regarding the “electronics”. Perhaps the orthodox “jeepers” are not to their liking, but we liked her work. Especially the A-TRAC system, which simulates cross-wheel locking, works flawlessly, with only the brakes clicking happily. A very funny thing is the DAC, which helps on descents. It works when moving forward, backward, and even in “neutral”, the main thing is not to touch the brake pedal....
Yes, the genus of true SUVs has not yet been eradicated. They are only becoming more comfortable and stylish. It’s not a shame to appear in front of such people, and it’s not scary to stir up dirt. But all-wheel drive, as it should be, is at a premium - for the Land Cruiser Prado they ask for almost $55,000.
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It just so happens that in the “off-road” rating of preferences of Russians, Japanese models are beyond competition. Whether it’s Moscow or the Far East, all of Siberia and even the Arctic drive their cars. And the absolute leaders in Russia are the Toyota Land Cruiser and its twin Lexus LX470. Recently they received a new addition...
Last fall, at the Paris Motor Show, the debut of the new generation Land Cruiser Prado, the younger brother of the Sotka, previously known as the 90, took place. And recently its official sales began in Russia. (The previous generation of the car was produced for almost seven years. This is a short period of time - in the off-road segment, age is held in high esteem, and generational changes occur much less frequently than in others.) The external proportions of the Prado have been preserved, even the outlines of the windows are the same. But all the outer panels are new, more plastic. The dimensions of the car have increased. Thanks to the large optics extending onto the hood in the style of Avensis and Corolla, the car fits well into the modern model Toyota series. No wonder - the European design bureau ED2, which created Avensis, worked on its appearance.
The Prado remained a real SUV - a frame structure, a continuous rear axle, a full-fledged transfer case and a bunch of locks. The new engine is a 4-liter V-6 with 250 hp. (more than the 4.7 liter eight-cylinder “weaving” engine develops). These have not yet been installed on the Prado.
It is called a “small cruiser” (“one hundred” is half a meter longer and 10 centimeters higher). But this “small” one can accommodate three rows of seats and eight (!) seats - in the third, folding row there are three seat belts, and three people can really sit there.
The interior is completely new – stylish, modern and “car-like” comfortable. The quality of materials and fit of panels is at the level of Lexus models. Wooden and aluminum inserts, perforated leather, Optitron instrument panel...
The center of attention is the central console, similar to the swollen “hood” of a cobra, on which the “music” is located (for Europe, instead of a “large” stereo system, a navigation system monitor is installed, which also “shows” DVD) and an air conditioning system with separate controls. The latter has a dual lock button, which equalizes the passenger and driver climate settings. Air flows are distributed in Toyota style, with one button.
At the top of the console, under the visor, there is a multifunctional color display of the on-board computer, which displays the readings of the compass, inclinometer and altimeter. And also chronological data (fuel consumption, etc.) for the last hundred kilometers - in the form of graphs. Not a very necessary thing, but effective.
The seats are fully “electric”, the steering wheel is adjustable in angle and depth (for some reason, with two separate levers). I settled in quickly, everything was convenient and at hand. The handbrake is on the tunnel, there are also two transmission control levers.
At the back, in the second row, there is plenty of space, the angle of the seat backs can be changed. For passengers, the center console has its own ventilation control unit. Access to the third row is through the folded half of the second. There are three seats, and two headrests. By the way, rearward visibility through the mirror, despite the three-row interior, is exemplary - often in such cars you see only a forest of headrests.
There is only one configuration for Russia, but it is the richest and most expensive, there are no options. And this applies not only to the interior. In addition to the aforementioned 4-liter “six”, Prado has a four-speed automatic transmission, a mechanical two-stage chain transfer case, a Torsen center differential with forced locking and torque distribution along the axles in a ratio of 40/60.
A whole arsenal of electronics has been added to help the mechanics. Traction control (A-TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill-start Assist Control and Downhill Assist Control, rear air suspension (TEMS). Of course – ABS with Brake Assist emergency braking system. It seems like I haven't forgotten anything...
250 forces is enough for a little over two tons of car weight. Acceleration is smooth and assertive. A smooth-running automatic transmission, excellent sound insulation and an all-absorbing suspension conceal the claimed 9.5 seconds to hundreds. But this is quite good for an SUV; close classmates are 2-3 seconds behind.
The ride quality is amazing. You don't drive a Prado, you sail. Nothing reaches the body - neither tram tracks, nor hatches. Nothing. Business class made easy! The main thing is not to accelerate when huge unsprung masses come into play, transmitting unpleasant vibrations to the body, and on a gentle wave the Prado sways noticeably.
The beauty of the Prado air suspension is not only in the automatic control of ground clearance (within 30 mm), but also in the adjustment of its rigidity. There are four modes: comfort, sport and two intermediate ones. On a flat road, the difference between the extremes - comfort and sport - is practically not felt: the car rides smoothly, does not sway, and rolls in corners are small. (Intermediate modes, apparently, are generally the lot of a select few.) But on a country road, the differences are felt better. In comfortable mode, natural body roll and sway appear, but there are no complaints about handling, everything is reliable and understandable. At the same time, you can once again be convinced of the truth of the saying “More speed - fewer holes”: as you accelerate, the vertical sway of the body decreases.
In sport mode, the sway and roll are not as noticeable as in comfortable mode, but small irregularities begin to “reach” the body. Here, not only the stiffness of the suspension increases, but also the steering becomes sharper, and the reactions are clearer and faster. In any case, the non-switchable electronics remain on alert, putting both the car and the driver on edge - the more aggressive his behavior, the sooner it comes into action and the longer and more persistently it works.
The combination of road tires and the muddy clay underneath does not make the feeling of driving any less complete. We didn’t drive the Prado into deep mud at all - its predecessor is well known for its extraordinary off-road capabilities, and the new model has even more suspension travel. In any case, the car moves effortlessly through loose virgin soil and deep ruts. And if you also lock the differential and engage a lower range of gears...
Now regarding the “electronics”. Perhaps the orthodox “jeepers” are not to their liking, but we liked her work. Especially the A-TRAC system, which simulates cross-wheel locking, works flawlessly, with only the brakes clicking happily. A very funny thing is the DAC, which helps on descents. It works when moving forward, backward, and even in “neutral”, the main thing is not to touch the brake pedal....
Yes, the genus of true SUVs has not yet been eradicated. They are only becoming more comfortable and stylish. It’s not a shame to appear in front of such people, and it’s not scary to stir up dirt. But all-wheel drive, as it should be, is at a premium - for the Land Cruiser Prado they ask for almost $55,000.
Returning to Georgia on Toyota off-road models
This is our third time in Georgia - and we never cease to be amazed. A country of contradictions. Good-natured people live here in conditions of incredible natural beauty. Kitchen - God bless every nation! Police stations are transparent in the literal sense of the word, and they have polite workers without work blemishes. It is impossible to resolve the issue amicably with them; they are strict, but fair and humane. But there is another side. In many populated areas They don’t take out the garbage, and it covers the roadsides in a thick layer. Patrols occur as often as you and I blink, but for some reason a pedestrian in Georgia - consumables, does not enjoy any respect, and Georgian drivers are the embodiment of irresponsibility. But we are here in large Toyota all-wheel drive vehicles: Venza, Highlander and Prado. Step aside!
According to Toyota experts, Venza will become increasingly popular in Russia. If 4,426 cars were bought from us last year, then the forecast for 2014 is 4,900. Moreover, in the first two months of this year, 1,097 five-door cars have already been sold.
Given: an SUV of frame construction with a plug-in front axle, dependent leaf spring suspension and a body of simple chopped shapes. It is required to determine when this car was produced. Well, you say, again, gentlemen, journalists dug up some old all-wheel drive. And you will be wrong! We are talking about a car that is still standing in production program Toyota company. True, this SUV was actually designed in the mid-80s of the last century.
Let's talk about the Toyota 70 Series SUVs with leaf springs. Wait, you say, the “seventy” has a spring suspension! Are these some old versions? Not at all, we are talking about quite modern cars. As modern, the informed reader will again be surprised, because made by Toyota J7 was discontinued in 1997, when it was replaced by the 90th series, known here as Land Cruiser Prado? No, it looks like you can’t figure it out without a bottle of warm sake... But before you rush to unravel the genealogy of Japanese “cruisers,” it’s worth remembering what system Toyota Land Cruiser models are designated by. Each has a factory index consisting of two or three letters, numbers and possible letter additions. The first (one or two) letters indicate the brand of the engine installed in the car. “J” is a legacy of the company’s very first SUV model, simply called Toyota Jeep. And then there are numbers, the first of which means the series, and the second - the length of the base or a specific modification.
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| Tactical vehicle of the Venezuelan army based on the Toyota HZJ78 pickup truck. Armament: two machine guns. |
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| This LRPV Al-Thalab of the Jordanian company KADDB is assembled on the basis of the same HZJ78. |
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| Pickup trucks of the 70 series served the Swedish peacekeeping contingent in Bosnia. |
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| Strength Toyota chassis HZJ74 allows you to easily equip your vehicle with a recoilless rifle. |
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| Such weapons turn a peaceful SUV into a formidable anti-tank weapon. |
The history of the 70 series began in November 1984, when Toyota management finally decided to replace the 40 series with something more modern and comfortable. No sooner said than done! And a whole family of cars was born with three wheelbase options (2300, 2600 and 2930 mm) and several types of bodies, and if the short-wheelbase and medium-wheelbase models directly continued the corresponding lines of the 40-series models, then the long-wheelbase model at that time no longer had a predecessor was. The fact is that the last five-door “magpies” with a long wheelbase were released back in 1967, after which they were replaced in the company’s production program first by the 50th and then by the 60th series.
From the predecessor to the machines new series received ultra-reliable Toyota 9.5” Heavy-Duty axles, dependent suspension on semi-elliptical springs, a part-time transmission with a plug-in front axle and two engines – a 3B diesel four and a 1FZ-F petrol six. Japanese designers borrowed another engine, a 2H diesel “six”, from the bestseller on the American market, the Land Cruiser 60 series. These engines were installed on long-wheelbase HJ75s. Why did the company need another long-wheelbase vehicle, and even with the same engine? In my opinion, the fact is that the line of evolution that the “sixty” represented clearly led towards increased comfort, and the company’s management did not want to spoil the image of the car by creating utilitarian versions unified with it. But making such a car from the heir of the unassuming 40 series is just right. Moreover, they are designed for huge loads Toyota 9.5” axles, 3B and 2H naturally-aspirated diesel engines, and the H55F gearbox were perfectly suited to a utilitarian SUV.
And it’s also time to remember that in 1982, the victorious march along the roads of the world began of the “Wild Cat” - the Mitsubishi Pajero, which showed the world new look Japanese SUV, in terms of comfort and behavior on the road, practically not inferior to passenger sedans. It was a challenge that had to be answered. Toyota designers did this in a very original style. They installed lighter Toyota 8” axles on a spring-lever suspension on the “seventy”, equipped the cars with 2L-T engines (they are lighter, but capable of developing sufficient power due to turbocharging), working in tandem with manual transmissions R150F and R151F (automatic as an option), and slightly “combed” the front part of the car (in particular, they changed the shape of the hood, wings and lighting equipment). The result is a “civilized” SUV, quite capable of competing on equal terms with the brainchild of MMC in terms of driving comfort. Thus was born another branch of the evolution of mid-size Land Cruisers, named Toyota LJ71-G Prado. But we’ll talk about this branch in detail some other time, since it’s time for us to return to the “heavy” machines of the J7 series.
Land Cruiser J7 began the exploration of our planet without noise, fanfare or spectacular advertising campaigns. And since the cars were initially given the features of a hard worker and an adventurer, their main habitats were not the autobahns of old Europe and American highways (cars of this series were never delivered to the USA), but African savannahs, the Australian bush, the deserts of the Middle East and the jungles of the South -East Asia. Unpretentious “workhorses” with excellent cross-country ability were liked by geologists and rangers of national parks, farmers and signalmen, jeep safari organizers and employees of international organizations. True, at the same time they were loved by insurgents and terrorists of all stripes... A 12.7 mm machine gun, a recoilless rifle or a light mortar installed in the back of a truck easily turned a commercial vehicle into a mobile firing point, indispensable in urban battles. However, the military use of the SUV was not limited to its use as a weapon carrier. For example, in the stories of our special forces who fought in Afghanistan, every now and then there are references to caravans of “Simurghs”, carrying weapons from Pakistan to the “spirits” along secret paths. So, these most mysterious “Simurgs” are nothing more than Toyota BJ75 trucks. Career military personnel also did not ignore the “seventies” with their attention. And although the Land Cruiser of this series was originally developed as a civilian vehicle, the reliability, unpretentiousness and excellent cross-country ability of these vehicles served as ample grounds for painting their angular bodies in military olive drab. Even today, HZJ75s serve as auxiliary vehicles in the armies of many countries, on all continents (Venezuela even ordered a tactical weapon-carrying vehicle based on them).
The “seventies” celebrated the turn of the last decade of the twentieth century by trying on new range engines. Diesel engines 3B and 2H gave way to the five-cylinder 1PZ and six-cylinder 1HZ. These were completely new engines with a single-piston injection pump and a timing belt drive. Actually, 1PZ was a 1HZ with one “cut off” cylinder. There was a new addition to the long-wheelbase family: buyers were offered five-door J77s with a wheelbase of 2730 mm. In 1999, the 70th series underwent its last restyling. The cars not only received a more modern design of the radiator grille, but also borrowed the H151F gearbox from the 80 series. In addition, versions HZF78 and HZJ79 appeared, equipped with 1HD-FTE turbodiesels with electronically controlled direct fuel injection, as well as FZJ78 and FZJ79, which received a 24-valve six-cylinder 1FZ-FE with 215 hp. This is how the “heavy division of the 70th series” met the twenty-first century.
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| Almost everywhere where tourists are taken to exotic places, you can find a Toyota J7. |
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| The “heavy seventies” are being built on an extended chassis special machines for African safaris. |
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| J7s are active in UN peacekeeping missions. For example, in Sarajevo. |
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| In Australia, the HZJ78 is a favorite recreational vehicle. But they are also used by doctors and police. |
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| Journalists working in Asia and Africa highly value Toyota reliability HZJ78. |
All heavy-duty 70-series machines are equipped with 9.5” Heavy-Duty axles. Most often they have main pairs with a gear ratio of 4.11. There are often cars with forced locking of either the rear or both cross-axle differentials. All interlocks are controlled electrically. In addition, bridges are of unloaded and semi-loaded types. Visually, they can be distinguished as follows: if, after removing the decorative cap, you saw six bolt heads, then this bridge is of the unloaded type; if the axle shaft itself is visible, it means that this is a semi-unloaded version. Light-weight bridges are considered more preferable when long work off-road, but their maintenance requires more attention and money, since two hubs are added, in which the lubricant needs to be changed every 20 thousand. Also, every 120–150 thousand it is necessary to carry out an intervention into the front axle, replacing bronze bushings, support bearings, checking CV joints and drive flanges. From the consumer's point of view, the wear of the front axle parts is felt by the impact when switching from front to reverse(with connected all-wheel drive). In a pit, you can check the wear of the front axle this way: take the shank of the front gearbox and turn it. If the rotation angle is 90° or more, it means it's time... to prepare your money. And the money, it should be noted, is considerable. After all, as a rule, not only bronze bushings and support bearings, but also CV joints, drive shafts and seals. CV joints can be checked by turning the wheels to the limit. If you hear clicks when starting from a stop, it means it’s time to change the CV joints. The specific time at which such repairs become necessary depends on the operating mode of the vehicle, but, as a rule, we are talking about a mileage of 120–150 thousand. In any case, the front axle is the only sore spot of the Land Cruiser J7. If a mixture of grease and liquid lubricant is visible on the fist, this means that the bridge requires urgent opening and inspection. An equally alarming symptom is the rusty balls of the steering knuckles.
The brakes of the "seventy" are very reliable. The front brakes are disc, but the rear brakes can be either disc or drum. Usually, drum brakes were placed on semi-loaded bridges, and disk ones - on unloaded ones. There is a certain problem with the self-lining mechanism of drum brake shoes, which turn sour if you do not use the parking brake. Due to their design features, the cables themselves practically do not sour.
But I want to repeat once again: all these arguments and warnings can be useful only if fate brought you together with a car that was produced ten or more years ago. But that’s the beauty of the “heavy seventies”, that you have a chance to build an off-road monster based on a new or almost new car. However, for many applications, for example, as an expedition vehicle, the HZJ75 or 78 are suitable almost in their original form.
We had the opportunity to verify the latter when we got our hands on three representatives of the 70 series: the FZJ75 truck and two three-door station wagons (long wheelbase HZJ75 and short wheelbase HZJ74). All cars are quite “fresh”, less than ten years old. We rode them - around the city, on the highway and on broken country roads. The Seventies left the most favorable impressions. Judge for yourself: the salon is from the “simple but tasteful” series. Ergonomics are close to ideal - the most comfortable seats in which you don’t get tired even after a whole day behind the wheel. Perhaps only the truck received some criticism for the insufficient range of longitudinal adjustment of the driver's seat. But otherwise everything is very good. Of course, the angular shape of the front instrument panel may seem old-fashioned, but at the same time it is very functional, and the instrument readings are not blocked by the steering wheel. I also liked the excellent visibility, including in the side mirrors.
The behavior of the car on asphalt can be assessed as a solid “four plus”. Yes, it shakes slightly on uneven surfaces, but the car clearly maintains its trajectory and does not require steering. Naturally, the truck shook the most, although its owner had already loosened the springs by removing several sheets from them. By the way, about gas tanks. Their location on all three machines turned out to be different. On the HZJ74 it is located in the rear overhang, on the long-wheelbase HZJ75 - in the base, and the truck with the rather thirsty petrol 1FZ-F received as many as two “fuel storage” (both in the base and in the rear overhang). This is where the technical differences between the machines practically end.
Off-road, the “Seventies” feel very confident. You press the button on the front panel - the front axle is connected, but low gear It is turned on by the transfer case lever. Most of all I liked the behavior of diesel cars. The traction of the 1HZ is truly diesel-like, and even uphill you can move almost at idle speed. Regarding volume luggage compartment: in the J74 it is sufficient, but in the J75 it is simply huge. The cargo version in its original form is not very suitable for long routes, but the body can be replaced with a kung.
There is one problem with the “seventies” - the “fresh” cars of this series are very expensive. For example, in Australia new Land Cruiser HZJ78 cost from 37 to 46.5 thousand dollars. However, it’s not only “fresh” cars that are expensive. For example, for cars produced in 1989–1990, they ask for about 10 thousand US dollars. The list of original accessories is also impressive, including power bumpers with winches, powerful sill protection, additional lighting fixtures, and luggage racks. By the way, a considerable part of the cars had winches (electric or mechanical) as standard. If the car you inherited does not have a mechanical winch, and you are a fan of such a traction device, you should not be upset. You can easily equip the car yourself. The main thing is to make sure that there is room on the transfer case housing for the power take-off mechanism.
As for prices in Russia, there is simply no established market for these cars. They come to us in different, sometimes very exotic ways. A certain number of right-hand drive cars come from Japan, another source is the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Sometimes on European markets used cars are “thrown away” by cars that have served their purpose in international organizations - the UN, WHO, UNESCO. In general, if somehow you happen to become Toyota owner Land Cruiser HZJ7х, you can consider yourself lucky. In any case, I personally would take it that way.
Chronology of the 70th episode.
1984
Start of release. Production of eight models begins simultaneously:
BJ70 (with awning), BJ70V(hard body). Wheelbase 2300 mm. Engine - four-cylinder diesel 3B with a volume of 3431 cm 3 (98 hp, 223 Nm).
FJ70. Wheelbase 2300 mm. Engine – six-cylinder petrol 3F with a volume of 3956 cm 3 (155 hp, 296 Nm).
BJ73. Wheelbase 2600 mm. Engine – 3V, diesel.
FJ73. Wheelbase 2600 mm. Engine – 3F, petrol.
BJ75. Wheelbase 2930 mm. Engine – 3V, diesel.
HJ75. Wheelbase 2930 mm. The engine is a six-cylinder naturally-aspirated diesel engine 2H with a volume of 3980 cm 3 (115 hp, 240 Nm).
FJ75. Wheelbase 2930 mm. Engine – 3F.
Cars with a wheelbase of 2930 mm are available in three-door station wagon (troop carrier) and light truck (pickup) versions.
1985
In October, the range of models is complemented by two new items:
BJ71. Wheelbase 2300 mm. Engines are four-cylinder turbodiesels 13V-T and 3V-T with a volume of 3431 cm 3 (122 hp, 280 Nm).
BJ74. Wheelbase 2600 mm. Engine – turbodiesel 3V-T.
1990
Since January, the 13B-T and 2H diesel engines have given way to the five-cylinder 1PZ with a volume of 3469 cm 3 (115 hp, 230 Nm). Release BJ71 And HJ74 discontinued. Release completed at the same time BJ70. PZJ70, 73, 75 appear in the production program. Production was launched at the same time HZJ70, 73 And 75 , on which the six-cylinder diesel 1-HZ (4163 cm 3, 135 hp, 253 Nm) appears for the first time. Production of five-door models begins in May PZJ77 And HZJ77c with a wheelbase of 2730 mm.
1991
Production of models begins in December FZJ70, 73 And 75 c gasoline engine 1FZ-F (in-line six with a volume of 4477 cm 3, a power of 190 hp and a torque of 363 Nm at 2800 rpm). Discontinued PZJ73.
1992
In July-August, production of all models in the series was discontinued F.J., equipped with a 3F engine.
1994
Starting in January, 1PZ engines finally leave the stage, only diesel versions with 1H-Z engine. Production was discontinued at the same time latest cars with 3V motor.
1999
Minor changes appearance. Installation of new H151F gearboxes from the 80 series begins. Machine production started 78th And 79th series. The engine range includes an injection version of the 1FZ-FE petrol six with a power of 212 hp. and torque of 372 Nm at 3000 rpm.
Present tense
We were unable to determine in what year the production of models began HDJ78 And 79 , equipped with a 1HD-FTE turbodiesel with 4 valves per cylinder, system common rail and electronically controlled fuel injection (volume 4164 cm 3, power 170 hp, torque 380 Nm at 2500 rpm), however, these are the cars that are now offered on the Australian market.
The rear springs were very hard.
Andrey Tarasenko, Owner of Toyota FZJ75 pickup truck
This car was produced in 1996, it was ordered by a company for work on pipelines, and on it stood a kung with heavy diagnostic equipment. The cars arrived in Russia, but they never went into production and were sold out five years later. I bought this truck to carry an ATV. It turned out that the springs were very stiff, because the kung was heavy. I had to remove one leaf from the front springs and four from the rear springs. Still, I try to drive with a full rear tank so that more weight is on the rear axle. I'm not used to paying much attention to fuel consumption, but according to my estimates, the engine consumes about 20 liters per 100 km. Two tanks were enough for me for 820 km. In terms of comfort - some say that everything is comfortable for them, but I would still like to move the seat back, but there is nowhere. And, of course, after the Suburban the car seems a bit harsh.
They have never climbed into the engine.
Maxim Ivanov, Owner of Toyota HZJ75 station wagon
When Master Rally was disbanded, a whole fleet of such cars went on sale. The car had a “non-domestic” appearance - there was no interior, but there was a safety cage and a tank in the cabin. Over the course of a year, we put the car in order, installed the interior, and installed a second row of seats from Renault Espase. I go to competitions with the Georad team as a light technician. As for breakdowns, we had problems with conversion on-board network from 24 V to 12 V, and two springs broke after a terrible jump with a load in the Astrakhan steppes. At the very beginning, we had to change the crosspieces on the rear cardan. Yes, I had to change the front brake discs. It cost $110 per pair. The steering damper and shock absorbers were initially “dead”, they also had to be changed. They have never climbed into the engine.
