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    Possibly buying a 75 series troopy - would love advice

    Well, looks like my Aussie seller is having a heck of time getting the rig registered in CA. Apparently, his hang up after multiple attempts is acquiring a letter from Toyota for compliance. Toyota wont issue a letter without physically seeing the rig and the seller doesn't have the time to...
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    Possibly buying a 75 series troopy - would love advice

    Yeah , that sounds like a great to do list. It appears that the excessive oil leak is likely do to the seal between trans and transfer case. It looks like at one point it has one of the aftermarket bypass hoses that sends fluid from trans to transfer case so transfer case is fuller and...
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    Possibly buying a 75 series troopy - would love advice

    Thanks for the advice Mookies. So it sounds like the rear diffs are hard to come by and this 5 speed trans is easier to acquire and have lots of support in NA. What is the general life expectancy of these Limited Slip diffs?
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    Possibly buying a 75 series troopy - would love advice

    Yes, it has dual tanks. The range is pretty impressive with the diesel. Was limited slip an option? Any downfall if it does?
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    Possibly buying a 75 series troopy - would love advice

    Hey crew - Met some aussies deep in Baja 6 months ago and they are wrapping up their trip. Long story short, we got to know them, they stayed at our place back in CA, and now he offered to sell his troopy to me before they head home in a couple months. It's a 1990 1hz 75 series troopy...
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    For Sale  2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited - Low Miles

    Thanks for viewing my post. Price Just Reduced. Asking $19,300 or best offer Up for sale is a beautiful, well-maintained 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (4 full doors) Limited Edition 4x2. 2nd owner. Only 47K miles! Rarely driven. See many detailed photos here...
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    FJ40 wont turn over - wont start - Need help

    i jumped across the terminals of the starter solenoid. The ignition switch was on. Any thoughts?
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    FJ40 wont turn over - wont start - Need help

    Hey gents, Been running my FJ40 with 327 sbc as a daily driver for a long while now (over a year). Today, went to start it after a quick dinner stop at nearby resturant and nada. No clicking, key turns easily. Jumped the starter and it turns but wont fire up. Is this an ignition switch...
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    Wanted Wilderness or similar cargo rack. Fj40

    Hey Dan. 93003. Thanks for looking into it. The photo looks like its a 4x5 but must be a photo illusion. Thanks.
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    Wanted Wilderness or similar cargo rack. Fj40

    That is exactly what I am looking for. 4" or 6" is fine. i would prefer the 5 x 5 with the gutter mounts that was made for the top of the FJ40. Does anyone have one for sale?
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    Wanted  Wilderness or similar cargo rack. Fj40

    Hey there. I am looking or a garvin wilderness rack or similar cargo rack for a 74 fj40. Something along the lines of the pic below. Let me know what you are willing to part with. There has got be a few of them hanging in your garage rafters which haven't seen the light of day in years...
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    Troopy cabin dimensions

    Hey lads. I can't find the exact length dimension from the back of the front seats to the inside of the back doors on the hj45. I am curious to know the max length of gear can lay on the floorboard for carrying cargo and toys, surfboards, etc. an Can you Thanks RJ Any
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    Wanted  Garvin Wilderness Cargo Rack

    Looking for a Wilderness Rack system for a 74 FJ40. Located in So California. Many thanks, rj
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    Pulled the aux gas tank - now need advice

    It looks like the Downey aux tank would fit close enough to what I have. I like the look of it. For those who have that tank on their rig do you recommend it? I originally didnt have a fuel guage sensor on the old one. Would that matter if I used existing solenoid and fittings and didn't use a...
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