Recent content by Fitzo

I ran a rate from 90210 to 60614 (Southern Cal to Chicago) and came up with a rate of $97.60 via UPS ground using the weight and dims you provided. I think FedEx Ground or UPS Ground is going to be the cheapest way to go.

I'm out here in Oregon, so i'm spoiled when it comes to rust-free vehicles. There is almost nothing worse that trying to wrench on a rusty rig. It makes easy jobs frustrating and difficult. I bought my LC about 3 years ago for $6500.00 from the original owner who was a Dr. and just drove his...

Just an update. I finally picked up my LC today from the dealership after over a week of driving around in a hybrid Camry rental they provided. I initially posted about the brake job gone wrong. What I did not mention was at the same time the brakes were serviced, they also replaced both CV...

I took the easy way out and hardwired a battery charger quick disconnect to my battery. Now when i'm in the garage, I just plug in the battery charger and it floats the battery and keeps the fridge happy. I also keep it in the car with me in case I hit a camping spot that has a power outlet.

Dropped my LC off at Broadway to have them take a look at the brake issue i'm having. The service guy just called and basically said they screwed something up on installation and it came loose and cause the grinding of my rotors and who knows what else. He said the shop manager looked at the...

68W65D - I appreciate your response. The more I learn about these rigs, I understand they are not hard to work on and its more important to use Toyota parts and its not necessary to use the dealer. In this instance, I called Broadway Toyota this morning and they said they need to take a look...

Do any of you local Portland-area owners have a favorite dealer they like for service? I use Broadway because i'm centrally located and its most convenient for me. That being said, I have not been overly impressed with their service department or at least my service advisor who didn't seem...

The Toyota Tech called it a carrier bearing. Its pressed into some sub-assembly and the whole thing has to be replaced. It was contributing to the clunk when shifting from reverse to drive and from part to reverse so I assume its a transfer case bearing. I checked the Toyota Owners website...

I wonder whats wrong with this one? 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD 4.7L V8. Navigation. Third Row Seating Been on Craigslist for 10+ days it looks like. I know its older than you are looking for but looks to be in decent condition and priced fairly without a zillion miles on it.

Buying a used Landcruiser is tough. I got a good deal, but was so worried about having the vehicle sold out from underneath me (seller would not take a deposit to hold the vehicle), I didn't even ask to have it sent to a mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection. Service records were decent, but...

I bought my LC last summer and these Geo 015's had less than 1K miles on them. Still trying to figure out why the PO bought brand new tires right before selling the rig. Anyway, I like Coopers and I called Discount Tire to inquire about swapping these for some Coopers and the Discount guy told...

We are all in competition with M&M here in Portland in the used LC/LX market. These guys definitely flip Landcruisers and know the market. I'm just lucky I bought mine off of Craigslist within 20 minutes of it hitting the market, before M&M and the rest of the flippers could get their hands on...

You want 18's. I think newer Tundras come with 20's

If your rims are rusty, I think the time and effort to deal with the rust would be a deal breaker for me. Also, since you are near the coast, why go with steel wheels again? I would go with DirtDog suggestion and go with some stock aluminum alloys. Cheap and you don't have to worry about rust.

Ayune, Since you are here in Portland, you could check with a company called TSI (Tubular Solutions, Inc). I know they were building bumpers for the Portland Police a few years back. They are located in NW Portland off of 27th & Nicolai. I'm in the commercial bicycle rack business and TSI is...