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Biggest running warm or overheating issues in Australia are 1HZs with after market Turbos. This is the market this fan is for, suiting 1HZ powered 'crusiers like 80 series, 70 series and 105 series. . A large percentage (Maybe majority) of 80 series in Australia came with the 1HZ ( or other...

Some of the exporters of japanese engines do advertise on the 'net so you can get an idea of the source prices of them like these examples .. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/LANDCRUISER-1HD-FT-1HDFT-4-2_1700006770518.html?spm=a2700.7724857.0.0.713d6ff383Ag0s...

https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/fair-trading-services-programs-and-resources/fair-trading-latest-news/media-statements/2021/oft-revs-up-after-investigation-into-brisbane-motor-imports?fbclid=IwAR34HOXXR4Gg1SZbi8Dg41suPXfCMux5...

Hi Has anyone used one of these circuit breakers to isolate and protect their winch ? If yes, do they work OK and what is the quality like ? (I have seen some reviews stating they always trip lower than the rated load)...

Some interesting photos comparing the airboxes were the filters fit of various models... There are two airboxes from Australian delivered ' cruisers and one from a US delivered lx470. It clearly shows the difference between the US delivered lx470 that came with the filters vs the Australian...

Hi Purchased a pair of these but they sent the ones with the long front section and short back section, not short front long back like in the photos . Unfortunately I did the cut before I realised as you can see from the photo.. so it is to long to fit in the filter box :(

Your suggestion is a good idea as it also cleans things up.. I was a little cautious about pulling the cap off and accidently changing the preload but in hindsight I probably should have done it ... It is back together now.. but it was something I noticed when doing the rebuild and I was...

I am using the knuckle rebuild technique were you remove the lower control arm/bearing cap then lift the knuckle off. Then take the bearing off the upper bearing cap without removing the cap. In the videos showing this done the bearing just slid off the cap.. but on mine it was very tight. Can...

For the people that installed the Cozza Birf's .. how are they holding up after a couple of years ?

Ahh ok.. Most videos I have seen on hub rebuilds only show the example of tapping out the old bush on a older style stub axle with bush only setup. On more recent solid front axle 'cruisers (Like the hzj105, 78, 79 etc) there is a small spindle bearing as well as the bush ... I tried tapping...

Also the time will depend if you run into any issues. For example when removing the kingpin bearing races.. Three came out like the videos in a few minutes... the fourth took over an hour with lots of swearing and wear on my brass drifts ... Also when removing the bearing from the king pin...

Managed to get some from here (CMS) Actually the workshop that does maintenance on my cruiser.. I just had to ask :). It is a 'cruiser specialist workshop that mostly specialises in Troop carriers.. but also has excellent knowledge of other 'cruisers. Is also a terrain tamer dealer and the...

Nice Hotel and close to circular Queue ... I also like staying there when work takes me to Sydney ...

Thanks all !!

Hi All I am rebuilding the swivel hubs and I am after advice.. Below are photos of the sealing areas on the Birfs & axles. Are these still ok to use.. will the seals still work ok ? You cannot feel any groves etc, just the visible wear marks you can see in the photo .