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The Cruiser showed up this morning after a 1,700 mile road trip. They did 500 yesterday driving over a lot of mountains. No real issues to speak of, it passed the test with flying colors! Cheers

I actually changed the springs on the pedal assist thing, but that didn't help. So I kept digging.

Here are a few from Ophir Pass. Stunning scenery.

Also loving the creature comforts of the HZJ75. A couple 10 hr days with no real comfort issues. No Air, No dedicated stereo, No electric windows or locks, No cooled seats….you get the idea… PRICELESS……..

Shafer Trail was outstanding. Awesome views.

Air down time…

Just finished a road trip out to Utah and Colorado. I meet a friend with a new LC250 and we ran several trails including Shafer Trail. What a blast….both the HZJ75 and the new LC250 performed well. The stock 1HZ in stock from didn’t like 9000’...

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The Cruiser is out for LineX in the bed. Cheers

Thanks Brian, yes it’s been a step in a different direction. Still a 45 lover but this one checks a lot of boxes for me with the pups…blessed to have both 😀 I came through your neck of the woods after the Petaluma swap meet. Missed you there….

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So the Decked is for a 05-23’ Tacoma with the 5ft bed. It’s the closest we could find to a plug and play system. It did require some plastic carving between the wheel wells at the front of the bed to fit it. Here is how we have setup the...

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Also, finally recharged the A/C system after replacing most of the major components (see earlier posts). I've never really done any a/c work until this truck, so fortunately, there are several good videos about it. Anyway, the system held a...

Just been doing a few odds and ends to the truck lately. Got some new tie rod hardware, lug nuts, and did an alignment.

My clutch was sticking about halfway to the floor, but I could pop it back in place with the top of my foot. Turns out, it was a failing slave cylinder. So I replaced the slave & master, and it's back good as new.

Spa day!

I thought I’d would see how some hubcaps might look…I know some may like or even suggest the the older caps but…..NOPE….no caps for me..

Yes it does…I left it in place in case I found a good use for it….

Making a plan to mount my ammo can center console. Still can’t believe how nice these floors are..No rust in this baby.

Also updated all the gear boxes and axels with the newer style drain and fill plugs..

Ammo can center console.

Powder coated the skid plate. Interesting JDM mat that was attached to the top of the skid plate. I’m assuming it’s to catch oil that may leak….Japan thing…not going back on. Also finished up my ammo can center console with a padded cover to...

Did a complete fluid change including both diffs. Probably the original 1997 oil but looked good with no surprises other than the normal fine glitter🤪 good excuse for a road trip to test the handy work.

Time for some of that good ole Toyota coolant.