I went eventually with a Rhino Rack and a 2500 lbs winch and some aluminum profiles to winch the 18ft Hobie Tandem Island with ease onto the roof.
A bit more involved to setup, but it works great. Zero heavy and awkward lifting and risk of...
Just a quick update. All the heavy hitting on the cab is done. The welding, paint stripping, sand blasting, rust removal, seam sealer all removed, under coating, you name it, it's gone. So are my finger prints after using 3M scrubbing pads. I...
This is not just a wide body upgrade for astathics. This has special orderd OEM Kings for long travel (allegedly the first LC300 with a Baja setup " if you exclude the one developed by Toyota Auto Body for Dakar")
There are few videos online (but...
I remember doing mine with almost a full tank, and thinking it would be easier to pull & reinstall with less fuel in the tank. ( open can of gas Kind of creepy also)
Here's the math, @HRTROB
I used the Toyo Tires load tables posted above.
Looking up my tire sizes, I'm seeing that 32psi (factory spec for rear tires) on stock size tire 275/60R18 (for my LX470) carries the equivalent load at 50psi on an...
I bought my first Land Cruiser in 1997, a 1974 FJ40. Built it over the years to run the tight, off-camber trails in the Cascade Mountains. Here is the rig at Elbe Hills a number of years ago.
You can also apply power directly to the pump connector at the top of the tank isolating it completely.
Replacing the pump and sock is very straight forward.
I’m selling my 1986 HJ60 Land Cruiser.
It’s a Canadian domestic market cruiser that I imported myself a few years ago. Clean and clear Washington title in my name.
Since it’s North American market it is left hand drive and has an H55, 5 speed...
Gday all, I know this has been. Covered extensively, but I can not find the info I need anywhere .
I'm currently installing 60 series power steer box on my 78 FJ 45, and today I noticed that when the steering wheel is turned to the left the out...
No fuel from the return line off the fuel regulator
Did not hear fuel pump running when power applied to Terminal #3 of fuel pump relay plug. All fuses are good.
To get to the fuel pump, the scond row seats how to come out, then the carpet to...
Finally got my new Alcan springs installed. Really liking the stance and the ride. Beefed up the front in anticipation of my new refurbished Warn 8274 and OPmachine front bumper.
I tend to take it for granted that most folks know this stuff, but an old friend who had worked on his own cars his whole life managed to get it wrong a few years ago. He's no longer with us. A reminder never hurt anyone!
This thread is still getting some likes - ha! ive been working on my cruisers for 13 years now. We now own 4 land cruisers and a 3rd gen 4runner. I've had the privilege of teaching my kids to work on our trucks, on how to be self-sufficient when...
I went with Limco Sungle stage in Duge Beige. Everything but the hard top, front and back k doors are painted. There were two drips but nothing that won't sand out.
+1 on jacking only on hard, level ground when working on the truck. Nothing beats a cement pad in a warm garage.
On the trail to stack rocks is another matter...
Well, was getting close but busted a rod in the motor. Found a new motor, its back from the machine shop and will be putting it back together soon. So not much of an update.
And I'm right there with 'em. I've driven only low-slung independent-suspension vehicles up until the cruiser.
But i did read the sticker on the factory screw jack.
I disagree. There are stupid questions. But the person who asks them should have been able to answer them without help.
There are no stupid safety related questions, I guess. when in doubt about something that might make a life or death...