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Hello, I'm looking to finally use my FZJ80 in the dirt, butg have been informed I will need the following: 48" jack, Tool kit, Fire extinguisher, Tow Straps, Tire Deflaters (for convenience), and an air compressor/or Co2 tank... Does anybody have any tips for getting this stuff used or...

Hello, Can anybody have any good experiences with Land Cruiser mechanics in the Ventura/Los Angeles/Orange County area. I am specifically looking to have a front axle and a phh fixed. Thank you in advance....:steer:

I have seen them listed on Ebay at about the $100 range. There are two kits I see regularly a cheap one and one that claims to be the supplier for toyota. There are multiple wood types, brushed aluminum and carbon fiber. Hope that helps

When I was 20 I did the same thing as you cutter. except that I had purchased a Honda Civic. I discovered it had frame damage and the PO refused to take it back. Luckily my freinds mom was a lawyer and offered to give him a call. My lawyer only had to call him once. The seller quickly...

Skillet, Thanks for the post. Your rig is nice and the wheels look supurb. If you don't mind me asking, how much did that powder coat job set you back? I'm considering doing something with my wheels, but I'm going to think long and hard before I do. I just have to make sure it I've...

GetsUThere, Thanks for the post. That is a very clean looking wheel. What color is your rig? My 80 is blue and I think both white and black will go with it, but too be honest I like white... except for brake dust issues. I'm curious, do you have problems with breakdust staining?

619Toy, Thanks for the info. I'll be making an attempt at the end of this month to do my axles. Between now and then. I'm just procuring the tools and parts, the FSM and the DVD (since I don't have any experience.

Help. I'm looking for inspiration before I powder coat my wheels. I'm leaning towards black, grey, pewter, silver colors or even other colors. If anybody can help it would be greatly appreciated

My Rig is completely stock and I get anywhere between 12 MPG at the low end to 15.88 MPG at the high end depending on my driving habits and the terrain (City/Freeway Terrain not off-road Terrain). I just made my first mod - 33 inch tires and don't know the impact that will have, but I guess...

not to hijack the thread hear, but what tq wremch would y'all use for an axle rebuild?

I'm not a mechanic or have worked on land cruisers, but in my honda civic which has 210k miles (and still runs better and looks better than most that have 60k on them ) I notice a increase in power even when changed in intervals as short as 15k. Not ony that its a great way to see what...

Sherpa, I just bought the BFG M/T in 255/85/16 and I can say so far it looks like its a good thing. I can't say for sure because I have only driven them about 10 minutes at FWY speed and about 10 min city driving. They are much more quiet than I expected. They make a little more road noise...

Alvaro, I drive a stock 97 FZJ80. Its blue and completely stock. I just bought some 255/85/16 tires. It is leaking slightly from the driver's side axle but not much. When I'm done fixing it I'll take it out. I just bought most everything I need to repair it and baseline it except for the...

Can anybody inform me where I can get wheel spacers so when I buy my 255/85/16s I can keep a wider stance... Any recomendations?

Now for the dark side of all-terrains... More likely to get a flat in adverse conditions.