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I had a very similar issue to this in my 97 landcruiser. After much testing I also determined that it did not seem to be related to engine speed. What did seem to trigger the start of the wobble was accelerating over an uneven road - i'm not talking a dirt road but just crappy highway pavement...

Hey guys here's something I read and was curious about. First off, this came from a range rover site so they are obvously going to talk highly of their rigs - but I thought this was interesting: The Range Rover Secret: Suspension Design Range Rovers have always been distinguished by...

After having both trucks - If I were in your situation I would go for 1 80 + 4runner: I had a 2000 4runner SR5 - 5 speed, great truck 18-20MGP in the city 21+ MPG on the highway. Pulled our tent trailer better than the 80 can (probably due to manual transmission). Defects as I see - part...

I don't have any pics of mine yet....but there is a great thread here on mud with pics. Do an advanced search on the following: Got my Scangauge II!

Just out of curiousity, have any of you noted what the scangauge reads for Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) when you are not on the gas pedal? Mine scangauge reads 8 when at idle or not on the gas pedal. In the manual for the scangauge it says some cars go TPS 0-100, others are above 0 when no...

I just ordered a scangauge from this guy in Ottawa $165 CAN +gst (free shipping to Calgary). Gauge works great in 97 FZJ80. Great service as well.....three days to get to calgary via Canada Post - Expresspost. www.giffordautomotive.com

Thanks for the replies guys.....Looks like mine is "normal" according to the responses. I guess I have to stop listening so hard..... Cheers

I don't think it's an exaust hole, cause once it's warmed up its fairly quite at idle....it's more of a "drone" when your on the gas as described by jamisobe. I guess it's probably normal for a big truck.

I've only had mine since Oct, but it seems to always have done it. Worse in cold weather

Hey guys - just a question. I have had my stock 97 FZJ80 for about 6 months now. It seems to me that during regular driving the sound in the cabin from the drivetrain/engine is quite loud compared to other trucks I have had/been in. Nothing seems wrong, it just seems that when I'm on the gas...

Took the rear wheels off this past weekend and pulled of the rotor/park drums sure enough the drivers side park brake was seized solid. The shoes actually expanded and latched to the drum as I was trying to take it off....took a lot of effort but it eventually broke free. Plenty of small...

This happened to me a couple of months ago. Didn't know what to do. Tire was flat but would hold air for an hour or two. Drove it to the nearest Toyota dealer, they chisiled the broken lug off and fixed the flat for $20. I had them remove the other three security lugs and replaced all 4 with...

First post. Up here in Alberta Canada looking for some help. I have a strange issue in my truck: 97 FZJ80 72k miles w lockers. I just had the full-front axle service done by a cruiser mech. and he inspected and lubbed the spindle bushing. Vibration is exactly as described by user DMGINC21...

First post. Up here in Alberta Canada looking for some help. Was there ever a resolution for this issue? I have the same issue in my truck 97 FZJ80 72k miles. I just had the full-front axle service done by a cruiser mech. and he inspected and lubbed the spindle bushing. Vibration is...