1960–84 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 chassis stiffening
3 kits to stiffen the frame, from frame rails and connectors to braces and roll bars.
- How it's built
- Body-on-frame, steel ladder frame
- Weak spots
- The body tub rusts badly in the floors, rear corners, door bottoms and around the wheel wells, and the rear frame crossmember and frame rails rot. Leaf springs sag, shackles and spring bushings wear, and knuckle seals and steering boxes leak and wear.
Stiffening kits
| Area | Kit | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame rails | RuffStuff Specialties FJ40 Frame Boxing Kit (R1129) | Weld-on boxing plates to reinforce FJ40 frame rails. | See source Product page would not load for price check Source |
| Structural repair panels | Cruiser Solutions FJ40 Rear Crossmember-1980-1984 | Bolt-in 1/8 in steel rear crossmember; Toyota no longer sells it. | $379.95 Listed price Source |
| Structural repair panels | CruiserParts FJ40 Rear frame cross member 1/1979-1984 (51209-60030-A) | New reproduction rear crossmember. | $384.99 Listed price Source |
Prices are from the linked seller pages and change often. Confirm fitment for your exact year and body style before ordering; many weld-in parts need professional installation. Some links earn us a commission.
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