Recent content by Joshau

Ya I actually removed the steering wheel last weekend to fix a grinding noise behind the clock spring. While it was off I applied some leather paint matching stuff from the Seat Doctors to the more worn areas of the steering wheel. Honestly it looks more than good enough to live with. Really...

Have a GX470 with a worn out steering wheel so researched refurbished steering wheels, and a couple of the replacement options from overseas have this odd button on the middle right steering wheel button panel whereas ours (NA version) has a blank there. Any idea what it does? Guessing fog...

Just did this lithium grease fix myself. So far so good, and we’re in very cold weather. Thanks so much to @nothappening for posting those very helpful pictures. Also, when he discusses getting lithium grease in between the white plastic and brown plastic, the photos don’t show how light brown...

Watched a couple videos on the new 4Runner and noticed that both the Throttle House and TFL guys mentioned that they' have to wait until Tuesday (Apr 16th) to release their full 250 series Land Cruiser reviews ... they wouldn't even mention the driving dynamics of the 250 until then. The UK...

Salesperson made it seem so, but I definitely want to hear it from the GM's mouth (and his handwriting) before moving forward. My plan is to wait until Tuesday when the 250 LC review embargo is lifted to see if I can't convince the wife to stick with the LC.

Talked with dealership yesterday and they said I could spec out preference and they'd try for it. The salesperson did make it sound like I could spec it exactly as I'd want it, but from past Toyota/Lexus purchases a custom order doesn't really seem something that the dealership can do. As for...

All, not looking to profit off it, but I’m first in line for the regular Land Cruiser but my wife just saw the new 4Runner and prefers that. So now I can either transfer my $1000 deposit to the new 4Runner and give up my place in the Land Cruiser line, or, I could just put a separate new...

Fully understanding the difference that the hybrid system brings relative to rated towing capacity, I wonder if rated towing capacity will also go up by ~1,000 lbs on the '24 Land Cruiser?

Anyone tried out this new CSF radiator on their GX? Wanting to order one but hesitant as there are some not so positive stories from our 80-series brothers.

10” Cerwin Vega self powered subwoofer just barely fits under driver’s seat as well. And it gives a good deal of bass for what it is. I ended up raising the back of the driver’s seat for a hair more clearance (using a longer bolt and a couple of washers as spacers) but it did squeeze in there...

Not the first to pull off this combo, but switched to 20" 4Runner Limited wheels with 275/55r20 tires (getting rid of the god awful 17" OEM chrome wheels). No rubbing and the ride is only slightly firmer than with the 17" tires, which is more than worth it for how much more stable & secure the...

Ya got a follow up email saying it had some rust too. Got another email today that they no longer had it. Could always follow the VIN to see where it ends up being auctioned at ... maybe there’s still a steal to be had.

Came across this one and might be a good deal for a mud member looking for a low mileage FZJ80. One owner clean Carfax with a rather believable mileage history. The Honda dealership selling it is wanting $14k. Data plate shows it to be emerald green and not moonglow pearl as they’re describing...

Looking to buy a nice low mileage FZJ80 that has spent all its life in Portland and coastal Washington. Never been up that way so was curious what kind of rust issues trucks typically have up there. Obviously I’ve asked the seller for undercarriage photos but it being a holiday weekend I can...

Reviving an old thread here, but wanted to share the car mount that is working great for me. WizGear Air Vent Mount ($9 on Amazon) - doesn’t require any drilling, works with magnetic cases, and doesn’t block view of AC or stereo/navi. Seems very secure so far but isn’t grabbing the AC vent hard...