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    Help, I'm in FJ40 door weatherstrip replacement hell

    I used to sell 3M VHB and it is amazing stuff. The latest Boeing 777's wings are held together with a VHB tape, it completely replaced the rivets. It is very specific on how the surface is to be prepped, but if handled correctly its amazing tape.
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    Front tire blowout

    Mine happened probably 15 years ago in Norther California. The truck in front of me lost part of its load. Needless to say these things don't stop or steer too quickly so i ended up running over some of it and it punctured my front drivers side tire. It went down quickly but wasn't as bad as I...
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    (FJ40) All ready upgraded headllights need bulb recomendation

    I made the change over to LED. The cost has come down quite a bit and the light output is so much better. I went with the KC Hilites, but there are probably better options out there now.
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    Introduce yourself!

    I have seen you by my office a few times, you have a great looking rig. I have a silver LX570 and a green FJ40. Glad to figure out who has the bad ass 100!
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    FJ40 Gear Levers (high-low)

    PTO???
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    Builds 75’ Rust O’mod to Restomod

    What are your thoughts for the rest of your sound system? I am also rebuilding a 75, and I am torn on what direction to go.
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    Overlanding: LC vs Sprinter 4x4

    My wife runs off road marathons and multi day off road races. We usually use a Sprinter on these trips and really love them. They get around 20-22 mpg on the highway and are very comfortable. They also have a pretty serious towing capacity (not sure the exact numbers) The big problems that i...
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    How bad is your gas mileage?

    With the winter blend its getting around 14.5, summer blend its closer to 15.5 maybe 16 mpg. This would be 80% highway / 20% city The good news is its crazy comfortably and built like a tank.
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    LX/LC with no cam tower leak poll

    2011, 115,000 no leaks
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    Buying Advice-Cam Tower Leaks?

    Im currently at 110k and no leaks. Knock on wood it stays that way.
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    K02 / WP tires - driving characteristic changes?

    Completely agree about the road noise. It does handle it very well. With the AT tires its about as loud as my 2015 Silverado with stock tires. These things are crazy quiet before we get our hands on them with bigger tires and roof racks. My thoughts were really aimed at someone who has never...
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    K02 / WP tires - driving characteristic changes?

    i have to agree with LCHardriver. I am running a Toyo AT II and cant justify a second set of wheels and tires. The only complaint i might have is slightly more road noise. With that being said I will take a little more noise for the additional capability they bring. The LX still feels firmly...
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    Lessons Learned From A Short Off Road Drive

    mcgaskins, That looks like the same trail. It starts on the back side of the 14 mile Red Rock loop and comes out by Pahrump. The trail starts pretty easy. There are normally a couple rough spots with cut outs but nothing crazy. When the flash floods came through you never knew what you would find.
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    Lessons Learned From A Short Off Road Drive

    I have done the same thing. When my wife and I had just moved to Las Vegas when I found an "high clearance" trail. We followed it and had almost the exact thing take place. We came to a slight washed out area with about a 25-30" drop. We were in a older stock Jeep Rubicon. I mentioned that we...
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    3urfe noise

    I'm with the rest of the crew, it sounds just like mine. After I bought mine I was slightly concerned and took it to the Lexus dealer for a general check up. They said everything was in perfect condition and that is just how this engine sounds.
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