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On my Gen 2 Tacoma that I got used (and was missing the bottle jack and tool kit) I used an engine starting rod (hand crank) from a FJ55 (slightly modified) to lower the spare tire from underneath the pickup bed. This was a long one-piece rod.

Highly recommend rebuilt brake master units from Andy Le. He will also provide advice on installation. I believe he sells these rebuilt units on EBay. He is also active on the UZJ100 Facebook group. Good luck!

Thank you Stef HDJ80 nc for sharing your video of 4 wheeling in New Caledonia with us! :cheers:

I replaced the radiator in my 1999 UZJ100 in 2022 (or was it 2023?) when the plastic top tank changed color from gray to brown. Apparently the discoloration is a warning sign that the top tank is on it's way out. AFAIK it was the factory original part so I am satisfied with the service life...

I have a length of synthetic winch rope I want to use as a winch extension. Looking for advice/links on how to correctly create a loop at the end of this winch rope. I know how to do so with steel cable but obviously this is different. Thanks in advance!

Got out and did some exploring and camping in Arizona.

TomH. so sorry about your 80 getting stolen! But, have you shared this information with any of the local Land Cruiser groups? On Facebook there is Seattlecruiserheads and Washington State Land Cruisers groups that are good ways to get the word out to other local Land Cruiser enthusiasts.

My 1999 UZJ100 came with the cabin air filter feature. You need to remove the glove box drawer to access the filter door.

Jalopy you swapped-in a 80 Series air filter housing? How did it fit in the engine compartment?

Glad you are enjoying the new KO3 tires. Funny thing is I switched in July from some well-worn KO2s to the Geolander 003 mud terrains. The Geolanders look better (IMHO) and so far (only a few thousand miles on them) have worked well, including in the snow over the last week.

Had the chance on Monday to run the Bradshaw Trail in SoCal, 70 miles from the Coachella irrigation canal near the Salton Sea to Ripley, CA. on the Colorado River. Near the west end of the Bradshaw Trail you go under the old, abandoned Eagle Mountain Railroad trestle bridge.

I think the rear hatch struts are starting to die. I see on Amazon and RockAuto there are a number of aftermarket brands available. Any recommended brands (beside OE Mr. T) ? Thanks!

NookShneer you should grab these!

Went camping in the Mojave Desert/Death Valley.