New 70 series Members say hi here first. Chit chat ok

Bigbird · 01-30-07, 04:46 PM

Just found this forum and thought I'd join.
I've had my LJ78W for 3 yrs now and love it.
Did have to rebuild the engine, replace all the suspension, brakes, aircon, locking hub brushes etc etc but thats life!!!!

crushers · 01-30-07, 05:59 PM

where did you find the elec hub brushes?
thanks M8 and welcome to the forum...

LC LOVER · 01-31-07, 10:35 AM

Hi, I owned landcruisers since 1987 and started with a 1988 FJ62 which I still own. In-addition, I owned a 2000 FZJ79(Sold) and I own a 2002 FZJ74 and planning to buy a new 2007 or 2008 FZJ79 because I really like new 70 series look with that fender that look like my FJ62 fender.
Other 4X4s, 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport and 1988 GMC Jimmy (Both sold)

Bundymonkey · 02-05-07, 05:31 PM

Hi All

Ive been a member of this forum for a while now so i thought i better introduce myself.

I live on the Sunshine Coast in QLD Australia and this is my truck

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=11316

Cheers

Andrew

Gaup · 02-05-07, 06:07 PM

Hi. Nice Bundy.Got my one Lj70 butt have to do a little fixerup on it before i will post a pic on it, its a 87 with the turbo.I also ride a KTM Adventure 640 and enjoy my Can-Am 800 outlander.So i must say i like it Muddy.....

bigblu75 · 02-06-07, 12:02 AM

Hi from NSW OZ. Just joined up. Was told about this site from a guy in the local Game Fishing Club. Said you guys were talking about my truck that someone had spotted on Ebay. I have just listed it on this site for sale. I am after a 100 series as a "family car". As the user name suggests I have a Big Blue HZJ75. Had the truck for about 3 years. Bought it stock and have built it up from there. Has just about every mod you can think of so it can still be registered to drive on our roads.
Will post pics when I get them downsized.
Cheers.

Strasser · 02-08-07, 03:49 AM

Greetings from Zambia. learned about y'all from my wife's boss. I bought a 1991 70 series prado turbo diesel from japan last year and love it. It is 3 litre, 5 door, automatic with coil springs. Engine 1KZ Chasis KZJ78

Two questions to start:

Can someone help me with a copy of the owner's manual (not a repair manual)? this is my first 4 wheel drive and I am on a learning curve. There are still dashboard controls no one can explain to me here!

I spent three hours with my back right tire mostly submerged under water when I was recently stuck in a flood plain. It's rainy season here. Now I hear water swishing around when I drive. How can I drain the water?

Appreciate the help.

Arden Strasser

Tapage · 02-08-07, 07:20 AM

Welcome dude .. pics are highly aprecitated !

Ok .. first did you check all diff, tranny and t-case oils .. maybe are water contamined.

The water can be in the floor .. ? did you heck the water cabs in your cabin floor.?

Strasser · 02-08-07, 11:34 AM

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OK, here she is. as a new member, I present the photos of my duty free import.

CanuckMariner · 02-13-07, 01:24 PM

Just wanted to say Hi....I have a couple of pics of my Cruiser (1990 HZJ73 from Japan) but they are too big (2048x1078) to upload.

Anyone with a like vehicle, I would like to hear from you.

Interested in off roading anywhere....

Also into expedition touring....just finished an extended circumnavigation of Baja (+/- 12000km)

Contact me if your interested....

CanuckMariner · 02-13-07, 01:31 PM

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lshobie · 02-13-07, 03:30 PM

Send the pics to me and I will load them for you.

I love the hzj73, I have sold 2 of them. The 1HZ is the best engine going in my opinon. I have one in my current truck.

Regards, and glad to have you aboard.

crushers · 02-13-07, 05:21 PM

dude, you just missed out on the local River Shiver aTLCA event and the only TLCA event in Canada. it happens this weekend and we have 39 persons and 20 trucks showing up...
yes, the HZJ73 is a sweet ass unit and i have been driving HZ units in Calgary since 1998...
cheers

Strasser · 02-14-07, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tapage

Welcome dude .. pics are highly aprecitated !

Ok .. first did you check all diff, tranny and t-case oils .. maybe are water contamined.

The water can be in the floor .. ? did you heck the water cabs in your cabin floor.?

Tapage,

many thanks for your advice. Yes, the water was drained from the cabin bed. Also, the diff oil and transfer case oils were changed to be safe.

Arden Strasser

brownbear · 02-15-07, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by crushers

dude, you just missed out on the local River Shiver aTLCA event and the only TLCA event in Canada. it happens this weekend and we have 39 persons and 20 trucks showing up...
yes, the HZJ73 is a sweet ass unit and i have been driving HZ units in Calgary since 1998...
cheers

I can't wait to see pictures.... Have fun!

Welby · 02-16-07, 04:52 AM

Hi from Blenheim New Zealand Posted some info already on the 70 series V8 forum then found this, so thought I should add some info here as well.
Truckless at the moment, waiting for the new one. Had a 75 series, traded it on the new model which does not arrive for a month or 2 yet. Did not know that at the time of trading. Anyway have been 4 wheelin for 5 years, 4 in the 75 series. Just love the versatilty of a ute, (flatdeck, traytop) Have had a few utes but Mr Toyotas 75 series is by far the best.

Tapage · 02-16-07, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Welby

Hi from Blenheim New Zealand Posted some info already on the 70 series V8 forum then found this, so thought I should add some info here as well.
Truckless at the moment, waiting for the new one. Had a 75 series, traded it on the new model which does not arrive for a month or 2 yet. Did not know that at the time of trading. Anyway have been 4 wheelin for 5 years, 4 in the 75 series. Just love the versatilty of a ute, (flatdeck, traytop) Have had a few utes but Mr Toyotas 75 series is by far the best.

Dude .. congrats ! you gonna buy the new Cruiser with the V8 engine . ?

( damn ! jelaous )

brownbear · 02-16-07, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Welby

Hi from Blenheim New Zealand Posted some info already on the 70 series V8 forum then found this, so thought I should add some info here as well.
Truckless at the moment, waiting for the new one. Had a 75 series, traded it on the new model which does not arrive for a month or 2 yet. Did not know that at the time of trading. Anyway have been 4 wheelin for 5 years, 4 in the 75 series. Just love the versatilty of a ute, (flatdeck, traytop) Have had a few utes but Mr Toyotas 75 series is by far the best.

A big welcome from Canada here too..... Cheers. Buy a new 79..

Welby · 02-16-07, 07:46 PM

Yep, the V8s on order. Was going to buy a 79, even ordered it and it arrived. Then what do you do? when the dealer says "you can have this or the new model" Since I am only going to buy a new truck once I may as well get the latest model I can!! The V8 it is. Have had a look at the specs they provided, virtually he same truck as the 79, same chassis running gear etc. Just has the V8, 151 kw and 430Nm torque. Its gotta be good. There was not a lot wrong with the HJ75, the 79 was better again, so I am working on the theory the V8 will be even better. I am sure Mr Toyota is aware of the reputaion of the 70 series world wide, and the 100 series which the new 200 will replace. It will share the same engine, just have twin turbos. Again its not a reputation Mr Toyota would want to tarnish.
Saw the earlier photos out of the middle east, looks like those trucks had no snorkel or bonnet scoop. What engine have they got in them? Any body know?

roscoFJ73 · 02-16-07, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Welby

Saw the earlier photos out of the middle east, looks like those trucks had no snorkel or bonnet scoop. What engine have they got in them? Any body know?

It seems some countries like the middle east and south africa will get the old engines for a while and dont need the scoop for the intercooler

Welby · 02-17-07, 03:06 AM

makes sense I guess. Not sure if we are lucky or not. Thanks for the info.

Cruiser71 · 02-17-07, 06:29 PM

Hi to all!! Nice to be part of this amazing group!! Im Jose and Im a land cruiser lover! I just go myself a new LC71-HZ 4.2cc V6 engine! I love it...the best machine in the entire world...straight from japan! I will be doing some mods and posting the progress in the forum so you all have the chance to comment!
Thanks! and hope to interact with all of you.
Jose
from Nicaragua! Tierra de lagos y volcanes...

roscoFJ73 · 02-17-07, 07:21 PM

Hi Jose nice HZJ71 you have there.

brownbear · 02-17-07, 08:03 PM

Hey Jose, yes very nice truck.

Welcome to Mud!!

Cruiser71 · 02-18-07, 10:09 AM

thanks brownbear!!

fox6045 · 02-19-07, 03:55 AM

I just bought this rig from a friend of mine and am addicted to wheeling. It's a 1988 BJ74 , SOA, 35" boggers, front and rear factory cable lockers, 13BT, 5-speed manual. I've just ordered 4.88 gears and want to replace the PTO winch with an electric winch hidden up under a Bullbar type bumper. This was a great trail rig when I bought it and want to make sure that it spends as much time up in the mountains as possible. I'm new to Landcruisers and I am sure I will need a lot of help with part interchangeability and advice on different suspension set-ups.

Tapage · 02-21-07, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruiser71

Hi to all!! Nice to be part of this amazing group!! Im Jose and Im a land cruiser lover! I just go myself a new LC71-HZ 4.2cc V6 engine!

1HZ 6 in line engine dude .. and welcome to the forum .. you have a great cruiser ..

there are other " paisano " in oure forum .. ( spanish one ) at

http://www.4x4panama.com

Welby · 02-22-07, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cruiser71

Hi to all!! Nice to be part of this amazing group!! Im Jose and Im a land cruiser lover! I just go myself a new LC71-HZ 4.2cc V6 engine! I love it...the best machine in the entire world...straight from japan! I will be doing some mods and posting the progress in the forum so you all have the chance to comment!
Thanks! and hope to interact with all of you.
Jose
from Nicaragua! Tierra de lagos y volcanes...

You have 1 of the best there Jose. Keep it simple and do the maintainance, it will take you to hell and back. My HJ75 did 250,000klms when i traded it, and apart from filters was untouched. Hope the new one is as good.

Cheers

brownbear · 02-22-07, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Welby

My HJ75 did 250,000klms when i traded it, and apart from filters was untouched. Hope the new one is as good.

Cheers

That's just when they are getting good ....

Welby · 02-23-07, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brownbear

That's just when they are getting good ....

I reckon it was just run in. Did a few wheel bearings, and brake pads as well. ( Did break a rear carrier but that was my fault not wear and tear)

Have a mate who is a keen hunter. He reckoned its the only truck he ever used as a rifle rest (telescopic sights) while the engine was idleing. Those big sixes are SMOOOOOTH.