Recent content by RockDriver

Recently my 2001 HDJ100 developed this annoying behavior - the front sometimes dips while driving. I can definitely feel it. But when I stop, the bastard raises itself back up and the issue is no longer there when I get out of the car. In general, the ride is neither particularly rough nor...

But without the rear locker engaged it would have? I'm just mostly curious, trying to stay educated and avoid similar situations. There's no rock crawling where I live, all we have is mud, snow and some sand.

I found this comment interesting: "Inadvertently, you created a video showing the 100 series weakness. The ATRAC system is slow in this LC, unlike new 4Runners. When the LC began going backwards with the left wheel in the air, Tommy added power and spun that wheel. When the full weight of the...

Found this one parked next to mine yesterday. I had mine (gray one) for a year, but this is the first 100 series I've seen since I got mine (apart from a couple at a regional mechanic that specializes in LCs) - they are super rare here. Mine is 4.2 diesel, the red brother is a petrol V8...

Have you checked the rear AHC sensors? My front dropped a few days ago while the rear remained fine - turns out front right sensor seized up from rust and simply broke in half.

An update. I went to a local garage and it became obvious right away that apparently the right front AHC sensor has seized up because of rust and broke off. They will try to possibly unseize it weld it temporarily as it may take a couple of weeks for me to get OEM sensor shipped from Amayama...

So today I was very disappointed to notice that the front of my HDJ100 has sagged. The rear is fine, but the front is now effectively in "low" position even though the dash indicator sits at Normal. Any attempts to operate AHC failed, as the Normal indicator stay solid when High or Low keep on...

When I was looking for my HDJ100 this is what I have observed: 2002 interior facelift was introduced (new steering wheel, radio, climate control instead of the old AC, etc.) 2004 5 speed gearbox was introduced

I suspect you have picked the oil that is too thick. Toyota recommends 5W30 as all year round oil, so that's what I'm using in my 1HD-FTE.

Yeah I too have a 2001 HDJ100 European spec and there's no traction or stability control and there's a rear locker. It would be cool if those things were included, but not at the expense of the rear locker of course.

In the end I went with OEM style roof bars from Aliexpress and a pair of Thule cross bars. I did find a custom platform rack for a decent price, but it's not the kind that you can put on and take off fast. I was very surprised on just how much drag such a rack mounted permanently would introduce...

Regarding the compressor - I don't think tank size is as important as is the pressure. The substance is rather thick and I am not really sure if 8 Bar (120 PSI) is enough. I know that people heat the liquid before spraying to make it thinner. I'm still doing my research, but I will probably be...

You may want to rethink that. Even if you don't ever use the sunroof - the drain channels may eventually clog up and flood the car from inside ruining the electronics.

I bought a dozen and used about 9-10 of them for the underbody. I will use up the rest for the body cavities like behind the rear lights, etc. I saw no signs that the previous owners have done any rust prevention, but the car is 24 years old, so at this point I don't know. The frame is in a...

Fluid film is definitely lanolin based. I sprayed the underbody of my LC a couple of weeks ago and the sheep smell is unmistakable. To the OP - regarding the inside of the frame - most of these products are sold in aerosol sets that include inner coating nozzles. If you intend to use a...