Recent content by mussy

I Interestingly enough, this part is 100 USD used and out of stock from US breakers.... 93-97 Battery Tray

In the picture there are both, this just a sample there are more.

Near Lyon. We are members of the same forum, I have the same user name there.

Fair enough, didn't realise that... I am not sure we can buy them for that price here... They go for more than that used... Anyway the info is out there if anybody wants one or more...

Hi, Was at a breakers in France who specialises in breaking HDJ 80s. Found a heap of battery trays. I know the guy well, and.told him I would post on the forum. Let me know if you guys want any. I think the best would be to ship to one place and then somebody distributres. Anyway here you...

Not for Europe, the legal and Toyota approved rating is 3500 kgs = 7716 lbs. It is even stamped on the car title that we must carry at all times when driving the vehicle so the Police can check.

1. No, I meant what I said it is both correct in grammar and meaning. 2. Yes, that was my point.

Not going to waste my time on this...

Just to add the below 80 was towing 7000 lbs and did so no problem and legally for Europe. (7716LBS allowed)

I did and all you have done is say that US and EU do things differently. The original question is can the 80 tow 9000 lbs. The answer is yes but not legally (anywhere) and not safely. Capability doesn't mean safety.

In Europe all 3 of my HDJ 80's are rated to tow 3500 kg = 7716 lbs. I have towed many times an 80 with and 80 on a professional twin axle, braked car trailer no problem. Just saying...

I have changed dashboards several times on my 80s and never figured out how to get the cigarette lighter out. GOOD LUCK!

' Best thing to reduce whining is to remove girlfriend and/or wife from vehicle....

Buy a land rover defender and you'll change your mind very quickly about what car you want to send on fire....