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Yes, we figured it was likely a spring. We didn't tear it completely down that far, just far enough to see the little button underneath that is compressed by the spring. Thank you. Is it easy to tear down further and replace the spring? Can you still get that spring from a dealer?

So a while back I went to take out my Landcruiser and it wouldn't go into gear. After tearing it apart (with the help of a friend who knows more than I) we found that the button on the side that you push in to shift gears was no longer engaging. We've looked around quite a bit and haven't been...

Thanks guys. I actually found a set that just popped on Craigslist and am going to look at them on Friday. They appear to be the same color and leather as mine. I will contact you if it doesn't work out.

Well, I had a set of these and got rid of them back in the day, as I didn't have kids and didn't foresee having them. Life changes and my new love has 3 kiddos. I need a set of 3rd ro seats for my 80 series (mine is a '93) in good condition. Color/material isn't important, as I just had my other...

Additionally, I want to add that I will still use this rig plenty in Seattle so they need to be somewhat well mannered in the city. I have read that these Geolanders fit the bill.

I have a '93 FZJ80 and I want to put more aggressive tires on it. I am going to be using it mainly when I go up to the mountains in Tonasket. Lots of snow, rocks, etc. I want to leave the suspension stock for now, and go as big as I can. I'm thinking Yokohama Geolander M/T's. Any input or...

I did a drain and fill with DEX VI instead of DEX III by accident. The existing fluid prior to me doing this was unknown, but seemed to be in good condition. I have 3 options: Do another drain and fill with DEX III and repeat a few times over the next year; remove as much as I can with a vacuum...

Good to know, thank you. The fluid seems fine, it didn't smell burnt or anything, but this rig is new to me.

I found another thread here that suggested that a full transmission flush is sometimes not a good thing, and can cause problems. I sense that there are a lot of different opinions on the subject? The rig has 243k miles

Thanks for the info guys, I really appreciate it. FWIW, I wasn't trying to be argumentative so I apologize if I came across that way. I had just gotten the vacuum pump method figured out and whatnot so the other method threw me for a little bit of a loop. If you had to guess, if I go the route...

Did you watch the video I posted above? It looks super simple.

The videos I watched showed guys removing the transmission fluid using a vacuum pump with a hose sucking it out of the filler/dipstick tube. Any reason why this won't work?

Just an update...I decided that I wanted to get all the fluid out and start over. I found this video and am going to build the setup. I found a similar vacuum pump on Ebay and am awaiting its arrival.

Anyone know of a good shop that works on 80 series Landcruisers? I live in Ballard. It has the following issues: Windows slow and 2 have fallen off the rails. Oil leaks Suspension Brakes A few dumb things here and there I want to do it all myself but I don't have time so I may pick and choose...

Good to know