Recent content by nicolas2b54

Hi all, I remove my hitch carrier crossmember several years ago, and I lost the hardware (bolt, nuts). Do you know which size and grade I need ? Is there a toyota reference for that ? I looked in the part list on PartSouq but did not find this exact part. Only the general area (frame, rear...

Hello all, I got a problem with my 2001 LC. When I turn the key to start the motor, I begin to start then it failed with a noise similar to a whistling or pump failing. The noise keep going the time I keep the key turned. I record the problem. Some infos of (maybe) interest : - the car is...

The tablet is a Samsung Tab A7. I prefer to use a dedicated tablet instead of an all-in-one that plug to the car because I can install what I want on it on use it around the car (to plan the next day road for example). The downside is that I can't manage car parameters (speed, temperature ...)...

Hello, I resume posting about my build. I work the last months but didn't have the time to post. Last summer, after the alternator episode, I work on the media center. It will be with 2 parts : - an in-car PC (more on that later) - an android tablet on the center console. First, I remove the...

Thanks for the thread Did my wife tell you to say that ?! ;-)

Hello everybody, I'm looking for your opinion/tips about mounting my TRED/maxtracks. I can't do it on the roof (already taken by the tent). My main idea is the side of the car over the read side window like that Defender : (from ...

The "raw strength" was after that I remove the bolt (only to move the alternator from its support) To remove the bolt, I use a lot of WD40 and a week of wait time between my tries. Last week when I started, nothing move and breaking the bolt was my biggest fear 😅

Did it ! In fact, all was unscrew correctly, the key was more WD40 (pretty much always the answer) and some raw strength to move the alternator. This afternoon : install the new one in place and put the radiator back.

Hi everyone ! After several weeks far from the car, back for some mechanics : the alternator is dying :( After several non-start of the car, a garage did some test and, engine running with some lights, it gives 11.9V :eek: So, I buy a new one And the fun began ! Several attempts to access it...

First thing we add was 3 roof rails. We bought them online from a french maker in the south of France. It's extruded aluminum bar in double width. It's a standard industrial bar so connector are widely available.

Some photos of the car

link to a question I had about batteries : Transform dual battery into 1 main and 1 accessory - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/transform-dual-battery-into-1-main-and-1-accessory.1258402/

Hello all lovers of Land Cruiser ! I'm Nicolas from France. With my wife, we recently purchased an HDJ100. Some infos : first registration : 11/2001 2 previous owner 280k km no modifications (except a LED bar on the original front bumper) It seems that the car had good maintenance but with...

Hi, Thanks for all the details. It's way more clear in my head ! The Cyrix-CT seems a very good solution. Does it works also if the accessories battery is LiFePO4 ? I read a lot about that kind and that seems able to handle full cycle, which is what we want for accessories (isn't it ?)

Thanks for the explanation and the brand. What bother me is what's already on the battery #2. What do I do with those ? I have not yet identified what it's used for. On the fuse box, I read : - ALT-S (7.5A) - MAIN (100A) - ALT (140A) - J/B NO.2 (100A)