Recent content by rjlc

Any suggestions on how to loosen a stuck torsion bar adjuster nut? I've been PB Blasting it for the last week, and still can't get it to budge. Are there any other areas I should be blasting? This is on the driver side. The passenger side I haven't had this problem, though that area has a...

This is one of the best threads on iH8MUD! When adjusting the torsion bars, is it necessary to raise both front wheels, or is it possible to adjust one side then the other (lift driver side, adjust driver side...lift passenger side, adjust passenger side)? I don't have a proper floor jack so...

Reviving an old post - anyone know the stock lift (front and rear) of an '03 land cruiser?

Amazing thank you!!!! Had no idea this was a thing :)

What are airbags? Like the air suspension in the LX?

There are only a few of us but we r a LARGE bunch 🤣 I think in all probably about 1500lbs including gear.

Looking for some recommendations for rear springs for a 2003 Land Cruiser. I think I need something heavier duty than the stock OEM springs. On a recent trip with the trunk loaded and 2 people in the back seat, I was bottoming out quite often. I have stock suspension and no lift - what would...

This was exactly my situation. I just replaced OEM 275/60R18 with BFG KO2 285/60R18. They are fantastic! No scrubbing and I could have actually gone larger. There was an earlier reply - with stock suspension, tire needs to be 285 or less, and no larger diameter than 33". You will need to...

Thank you everyone for your help! It did turn out to be am issue with the water pump gasket. It was failing and leaking from 3 different points! Replaced it with the AISIN kit and so far looking good. Previous owner had replaced the water pump but used a Grant pump which comes with a poor...

You're absolutely right - one of the leaks is from the worm clamp itself eating in to my hose...

Going to bite the bullet and just change out the water pump, timing belt, etc... Probably something I should have done from day 1. The leak, wherever it is, is very small. My feeling is, the water pump and timing belt which were replaced not to long before I bought the truck are likely all...

It looks like I have a few very small leaks - over about 500 miles I lost 40% of the overflow reservoir. I found 1 leak which is either the radiator itself or where lower radiator hose connects to the radiator. The other leak seems to be front engine towards the bottom somewhere...but it's...

any downsides to performing a pressure test?

Thank you Mike! I was able to capture what dripped on to the engine shielding - the coolant and trans fluid are both red, but this coolant (thankfully i guess :) )

Great point will do that! The old coolant stains are confusing things a bit - will clean it up and top off and go from there.