What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (63 Viewers)

[Dissent]

The part numbers are in this thread:

McMaster Carr part#'s - hood/hatch struts and nuts

Thanks!

 

[rockhound j]

New shoes...

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What size?

 

[vegasfj40]

Fixed my P0401 code! Hallelujah! It was a long hard fought struggle but I think Ive got it licked. Havent had the code for 2 days now with 6 drive cycles.

 

[LS1FJ40]

Step out of the airport and what do I see?!?!

 

[FloridaCruiser22]

De-running boarded...now I need some front mudflaps!

 

[Cass007]

What are all these connectors for? Should they be connected? Back left of engine bay

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There are 2 hookups right there for the power antenna. If you aren't using that it is likely those. I think I found 1 other connector in that same area that was empty on my Cruiser as well.

 

[cc93cruiser]

I'm unpacking after a three week, 4,000 mile journey that took us from Vacaville, CA to Yellowstone, the Teton's, Moab for a week, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, 100 miles off road in the Mojave desert, across Death Valley, and a tour north through cali up 395.

It was a treat to eat breakfast in plane view of Mt. Whitney.

The 1FZ-fe, at 279k, performed very well if not a bit under powered on steep accents at high elevation. It's smooth rev up the tach is a great attribute and leave's worry behind. In 4040 miles I had to add zero oil and many of those miles were strenuous.

I'd like to send a thank you to Twin Falls, ID Toyota for fitting me into their busy Saturday schedule to address a leaking oil filter. And a huge shout out to Moab 4x4 Outpost for replacing a broken rear axle shaft with skill and timeliness.

This was our biggest trip in the 1993 White Rhino. It sits on a 4" and 37's. I had my reservations about how a road trip of this length would go in a rig set up with Rubicon in mind but, I'm happy to say that I'm looking forward to my next multi-week adventure because the White Rhino showed its grit and willingness even at 24 years old.

How did you break a rear axle shaft, details plz?

 

[lumbee1]

Replaced the PCV and grommet. It took more time to walk into Toyota parts and buy the pieces than it was to install them.

 

[baldilocks]

How did you break a rear axle shaft, details plz?

Search Results for Query: RTH broken rear pinion-shop suggestions | IH8MUD Forum

Above should be a link to the thread I started while I was in Moab. Obviously, my first inclination was that the pinion had broken. Luckily, I was wrong.

 

[LS1FJ40]

Saw this beauty today. LH drive. Pretty clean rig. As is customary, I tried to buy it. No such luck.

Also saw a handful of 80s on what had to be 40s that were 15-17" wide. Big ol' snow tires. One of them I recognized from on here. It was a grey one. Cool trucks for what they use them for.

Saw a few 70s and tons of Hilux and 150 Series (I think that's what they are here).

This is gorgeous country. I highly recommend coming here.

 

[IanB]

This is gorgeous country. I highly recommend coming here.

Where's "here"?

 

[surfpig]

Where's "here"?

"Ice, ice baby ..."

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

In the past I kept my winch control, D-rings, and common needed straps in my passengers flip up window. I found out a couple weeks back when I need my winch stuff getting to my equipment was difficult do to how I was stuck on the rivers edge.

Now my winch control, a couple D-rings (blue bag) and a tree strap is under my hood where it will be fast and easy to get to going forward.

 

[ToyotaDon]

Now, what happens if your hood can't be opened?

Yeah, I'm always trying to think about how accessible recovery equipment will be. My winch control and a D-ring are in my center console, and the strap sits under the LH side of the middle seat.

I think the answer is either multiple sets of equipment, or different ways to access it. For people with tailgate storage, there should be a way to get into it without dropping the tailgate. For your side panels, could there be a way to open it from the inside?

 

[LS1FJ40]

Where's "here"?

"Ice, ice baby ..."

Iceland.

No joke, 50% of the cars on the road are LC150s (Prado), LC105s, 80s, 70s, Hilux, and RAV4.

Except my rental. I went cheap. I wanted to rent a Land Cruiser or Hilux but they go for about $170-200 USD/day. So I rented a "Subaru Outback or similar" and got this French/Romanian piece of sh!t!

Dacia Duster - Wikipedia

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Now, what happens if your hood can't be opened?

Yeah, I'm always trying to think about how accessible recovery equipment will be. My winch control and a D-ring are in my center console, and the strap sits under the LH side of the middle seat.

I think the answer is either multiple sets of equipment, or different ways to access it. For people with tailgate storage, there should be a way to get into it without dropping the tailgate. For your side panels, could there be a way to open it from the inside?

Been driving for a long time and experience tells me worrying about a LC hood not opening is like getting struck by lightning when its not raining

We do agree on over stuff located in various places I still have stuff in my flip up window for easy access, 30' tow strap, tree strap, and more d-rings.

And yes to the tail gate access to where I have a 30' kinetic strap, 30' kinetic rope, 10' chain, snatch block, and more D rings. But nothing in the tailgate itself. I continue to hope the last time I needed it was the last.

 

[Aladinsane07]

Dacia Duster - Wikipedia

Respectfully, watch your mouth about the glorious Duster.

 

[ExpoMax]

Stock control arm flex anyone?

 

[bj70_guy]

@LandCruiserPhil, where did you get that ladder?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

@LandCruiserPhil, where did you get that ladder?

Xtend 750P after 4 years of uses I can easily recommend it as best in class for my needs.