Recent content by marshcat

The import process also requires a lot of patience. Mine has taken the better part of a year. Pace of business in Spain is much slower. IMO still worth doing it you're not in a rush.

Is it true the BFG 33s are actually a bit smaller? So those might still be okay?

I've seen some places that the euro offset wheels are 7" wide compared with the 6" wide wheels for US spec models. Is this true?

Factory gearing was 3.73 on this one!

My '87 HJ61 arrives soon and needs tires! I am trying to decide which to buy. My '07 LX has 33" K02s and while they are a little noisy on the highway, I've generally been happy with them. I've read all the tire threads I can find, and it sounds like 31s perform better on road for the 60 series...

It's noticably more comfortable on-road. My understanding is the OME springs have fewer, thicker leaves and the Dobinsons have more, thinner leaves. Also the Dobinsons shocks are heavier and provide more damping than OME. For what it's worth I bought my Dobinsons suspension from @crikeymike at...

agreed. whole roof skin needs to come off, and more.

I bought that same 24v radio for my HJ61 but haven't installed it yet! How does it sound?

Any thoughts which is better? The OEM Koito H4s vs the Cityracer LEDs?

For my euro spec 24v HJ61 I'm going with this 24v marine stereo. I like the idea of keeping the wiring as simple as possible, without a converter or the possibility of parasitic battery drain. It has bluetooth and looks period-correct for our older cars...

https://www.theautopian.com/heres-why-my-diesel-manual-chrysler-voyager-failed-germanys-ridiculously-strict-tuv-inspection-again/ David Tracy of the Autopian has a series on his work getting an old chrysler van through TUV

Curious how the rig passes TUV! I've heard the inspections in Germany are really strict

Are you sure something else isn't wrong that is causing the axles to fail? Damaging the boots during assembly? OEM is definitely best, but it's not like the aftermarket axles are complete garbage. I currently have 4 years and 40k miles on a set of aftermarket axles with no issues.

$450 for everything. Yes, OEM Lexus headlights. Headlights are in decent used condition.

Plastic headlight lenses