Recent content by Gene Matarrese

Got it, thank you for the quick reply.

Hi folks. Has anyone used a 1990 FJ-60 Land Cruiser radiator in a 1997 FJ-80 Land Cruiser? Mishimoto Automotive doesn't have an upgraded replacement radiator for a 1997 Landie, only a stock replacement aluminum core with a plastic top and bottom. Mishimoto does have a nice 3 core all aluminum...

You got it correct sir...left front rim. Weird. However, at least two other wheels loosened up as well. I am guessing a bad fit between aftermarket lug nuts and stock Toyota rims. Yes, I always retorque after a tire and rim rotate. I also hand-tighten to center the rim on the hub, then cinch...

Thanks guys for the feedback. I am doing a rim change simply because my bolt hole pattern on my stock rims has gotten bigger due to poor fitting aftermarket lug nuts. Suggestion: just use Toyota lug nuts on stock Toyota rims! I tried using locking lug nuts that were "supposed" to fit my LC...

Hi James. I don't know much about the FJZ80, but I will comment regarding an 80 series LC. You can follow my guidance here. I believe that a 1997 unloaded 80 series Toyota LC with add-ons (winch, roof rack, tire carrier, etc.) is approaching 5700 pounds. You must factor in passengers and payload...

Hi folks. It is gear and tire/rim time for my 1997 Lexus LX-450. I have been running stock Lexus rims with 285/75R16 tires and stock gearing. I am planning to run 4.88 gears with E-Lockers and 12.5 x 35 inch tires. There are plenty of 17 and 18 inch rims available, and I am wondering which rim...