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    Brief Review: Dobinson’s Suspension (Stock Height)

    @ZackR I sold the truck a few weeks ago, and unfortunately cannot take a measurement as such. But 10k+ miles of riding on the Dobinson's stock height, I can say I was pleased and very glad I didn't go with any kind of a lift. Even at stock height, my Cruiser barely (and I mean barely) fit into...
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    Parting Out  $1800 part-out Cruiser in N Cal

    Someone may want to swoop on this. No affiliation. 1994 Toyota Landcruiser
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    Some proof that our trucks are appreciating...

    Nor do they have an entry for my buddy's Fiat 124 sedan. However, they insured it based on an agreed stated value.
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    Some proof that our trucks are appreciating...

    I think another consideration for folks here is making sure their insurance value is commensurate with investment in the LC. I've had that discussion with State Farm and not terribly pleased with how they handled it, so firms like Hagerty are getting my attention. I think the delta between what...
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    Some proof that our trucks are appreciating...

    Yes, the $6k trucks are for the most part absolute crap...and agree w/your regional assessment as well.
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    Some proof that our trucks are appreciating...

    Okay, how about "anecdotal proof" combined with empirical evidence (sample size 1) that asking prices are going up, up, up? ;)
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    Some proof that our trucks are appreciating...

    No affiliation, and flame away! :-) 1995 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER W/REAR LOCKERS ONLY 93K MILES 1994 1996 4X4
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    Awful noise from climate control...

    I am happy to report that this is fixed! One of the connectors from the original stereo got jammed in the linkage for the mixing doors...pretty simple fix, just ziptied the harness up and out of the way...
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    Drive line vibration on deceleration between 60-70mph?

    I am chasing down something similar; next place I am going is rear pinion bearing...
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    For Sale 1994 80 Series-SOLD

    These are representative, but a few months old. I need to shoot some new ones, and detail pics.
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    For Sale  1994 80 Series-SOLD

    Time has come, I'm just not driving this thing and ready to move on to other projects 1994 Toyota FZJ80 Land Cruiser for sale. No rust, excellent condition in and out. White over gray cloth, with 233,000 miles. No lockers. Asking $15.5k on Craigslist, willing to negotiate with a cool MUD member...
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    94 window switch form ebay - any thoughts?

    I bought the $25 item from Amazon, it works fine. I posted a thread that you can search for...
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    What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?

    Didn't do much with 'elsie' this weekend, worked on SpecE30 stuff, but took her out for a drive and a wash. Currently running ethanol-free 87 octane gas that's available at local Maverik stations in the Reno area. Cruiser seems to really like it, and seems like fuel mileage will be improved...we...
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    Awful noise from climate control...

    So, just searched and could not find anything about this. Have an awful clicking noise from the climate control when I slide the temp lever over towards cold. It only stops when slid to halfway cold/warm or full warm position. Was having this noise and just replaced the broken heater valve with...
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    Let's talk MPG. How low can you go?

    13.9 mpg, from bay area up over donner to reno with a heavy right foot
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