ranchero7

I would (and have) bought a Cruiser from John. He builds them and services them right!

I just did this on our 2003 Sequoia this weekend (both sides). Not a ton of fun, but probably marginally easier than on a 100 series. I hadn't originally planned on doing exhaust manifolds (though, had them sitting on the shelf), but as it...

Crushed this job on the side of I-15 near SLC. Truck died in 100F heat. Was lucky to have been carrying a spare 950-0210 with me. I can confirm the importance of the o-ring :)

Thanks for the tip. Just picked up one for the spare parts bin.

Nice Troopy. I've never seen the rear AC before. Could you post pics of the controls and the rear vents? Does it have a separate cooling/expansion box for the rear? So many questions. Just a thoght but some pics of the frame, axles...

Manufactured in Japan, imported to Sri Lanka by the Red Cross as a NGO vehicle. Hence it has dual fuel tanks and is 12v. 1-HZ 6 cylinder non turbo diesel engine (4164cc) 146,000 km. Right hand drive. 4WD. 2 bucket seats upfront plus foldable...

The funnest stuff today - driver's side exhaust manifold! Took me all of 6 hours. Removed motor mount (both parts) (replaced with new). That made it a lot easier. Totally rust free truck was nice. No broken bolts or nuts. Probably could have done...

I highly recommend Import Quality JDM Cars from Japan | Japan Car Direct - https://www.japancardirect.com/, make an account and start looking at auctions, you can get an idea of what HDJ100's are going for, I got mine pretty cheap. I think...

Bump. You know these are going to be worth more than gold someday.

Next morning headed home. Stopped at the Eureka Lodge for some pie. As we got out I noticed a hot smell and smoke coming from the rear wheels. Both sides where spitting brake fluid and the axle/wheels where very hot. Didn’t realize that the...

Next morning back to the hwy and stopped again at the road house at the bridge over the Maclaren River for lunch and pie and ice cream.

Onwards

PM'd

It’s mostly together ready for driving. Just need to finish the interior electrical. Need a wash. In front of the ARB car oppressor goes the CC servo from an 80 series.

Bought some presents for the troopy, fully committed to this nonsense now. I'll likely spin up a thread at some point soon just to document the swap as its both motor and trans (t-case is staying with the adapter). 1FZ-F and H150 for sale soon...

Just mounted the Victory 4x4 roof rack. Needs valve cover gaskets and replacing the starter. Super excited for camping trip next month!

Great build! I'll be interested to see what kind of mpg you can get with the LS.

Ok swap time. I again am really bad at taking photos during stuff, usually just post stuff to instagram if anything, (same name on there @71harrison come hang). For this I'm just going to write down the top of mind important bits I learned for...

Just ran into this! Sweet! Did you ever make a video? And is that a Profitec espresso machine in the back?

I really wish I had bought my Troopy, Wanda, without an engine. I have had so many issues because nothing was ever done right by the previous owners. I am sure I could have easily bought a brand new engine by now... Then it would be new, or at...

I’ve officially sold my truck. Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts—both the good and the bad. I know it wasn’t perfect, but it carried a lot of great memories with it. Appreciate the ride, and the journey. Much love, Love #Jesus! 🚘🙏

You can pop out the glass even if your sunroof is not operational. Just remove the inside trim surround (fragile) and four nuts.

Welcome from Salida!

I think I am posting in the right place. Just bought and older 100 series after been driving a 1st Gen Sequoia for a many years. Shaking out some issues with this thing. Have always been on this forum but never made an account, I guess now is the...

For Sale or Trade: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ75 Diesel Troopy Call Me @772-202-6787 (No Texting)-(No Tire Kickers) Asking $43,985 OBO (Willing to trade for 2008 & above Land Cruiser) Thinking about a new rig? My beloved 1997 70-Series Toyota...