Recent content by MrGB

Quick update. Turns out the drive flanges were toast and hadn't been replaced when installing new cvs😒. This has taken care of a considerable amount of the backlash, but that mysterious knock is still there. Being that the wheel, callipers etc were all off to do the flanges and the diff is...

Thanks @rolliges Wheel - no recent offroading so unlikely any new damage Lug nut - checked all Wheel bearing - redone in the last 10k so presume ok U-Joint - one was replaced but will need to check which Transfer case bearing - is there a way to check this you can recommend? Bad tire - same...

Hi all, Wondering if anyone has experience with a knocking sound as they slow to a stop on a manual fzj80? I notice the dull this / knock matches the wheel speed quite closely. That is the sound repeats more slowly as I come to a stop. My guess is front front drive shaft as I feel quite a bit...

Since I've had I've replaced the bullbar, winch and spots so nothing in front. I was thinking it could be a second battery system but not sure. The only other piece of equipment nailed on that I haven't replaced is a trailer brake controller.

This one is a ‘93 Australian LHD. I looked up the New Era box and it’s a relay for lights, most likely a prior set of spotties. As for the rest, ?

Wondering if anyone can shed some light on what this set of wires on the RHS wheel well does? Also if anyone has any recommendations for auto electricians in the Melbourne area? L

Cheers for all the replies - The seller has offered to get the leak fixed, without necessarily knowing the cause, so i'll see what the result of that is. My biggest concern is that the fix is temporary and I find out on the 1000km journey home.

Hi all, I test drove a '93 1FZ-FE today that was in good condition. During the test drive I put it into 4L for a quick roll forwards/back - everything seemed fine. Once back at the seller's place I noticed an oil drip coming from the back of the front diff. (Pinion seal, perhaps?) Any...

Funny you suggest those other upgrades, the 93 has them all. Were there any technical improvements between ‘93 and ‘98?

Thanks for the heads-up on LPG, they’re popular here in Australia but it is still a fail point. Cheers

G’day all, I’ve got the opportunity to buy one of the three FZJ80 options below. 140000km ‘93 manual / ARB locked OR 160000km ‘98 auto 40th anniversary in stock form OR 200000km ‘93 auto Sahara with LPG All reporting one owner, all very tidy. I’m just getting into off-roading and want...