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2000 Land Cruiser. Headed up the mountains yesterday, wasnt really paying attention to my gauges ( I know I know ) until I pulled off the highway. At stop light, I noticed my heater gauge was at / around cold. Vent wasn't blowing HOT HOT air, maybe warm. Outside temp was around 10 degrees...

2000 Land Cruiser. Front Brake ( DRIVER SIDE )makes noise when I start braking. Pads are thin and its time to replace. That said, after I apply brake pressure and release, a rubbing / somewhat grinding noise remains. Could that still be the brakes ? Also thinking this might be a bearing, I...

Thanks very much. Seems pretty simple, should I be prepared for a struggle in separating the ball joint from the hub ? Any specific way to do it / tools needed ?

Did you replace just the boot or the entire ball joint ? Im trying to just replace the boot and looking for a video or detailed write up on how to do just that...

This video is now private, can you re-upload it ?

Need part #'s for the following photos. One is the door handle rod clip that attaches to the actuator and connects to the door handle- and the other is the big white plastic piece that guides the cables. ( mine snapped when I removed it ) I know I need the rod clip, but how necessary is the...

Thanks, have watched that one several times. The issue is that the clips in that video are different than mine.

I have tried for 2 hours with no success. I cannot get the yellow clip off the rod and am afraid if I pull on the clear fitting for the other one, it will break. Any suggestions ? ?

Thanks, will try that. How do I get the other clear one out ( the right red circle in my first photo )

Thank for your reply but I am not following... Can you state it another way... MANY THANKS

Hi All- I have read every actuator post and watched every You Tube video on replacing the door lock actuator. I have opened it up and cannot for the life of me figure out how to disconnect the two lock cables in the photo below. Mine appear to be different than what is in the videos and...

I know this topic has been covered a thousand time already, but in searching the forum I have not found an answer to the following. My driver door lock does not work in the summer heat. How does replacing just the cheap motor solve this issue, which appears to be simple heat expansion and...

Hello- I am currently replacing the alternator on my 2000 Land Cruiser. One of the steps is to remove the 10mm bolt holding the power cable on it. On mine, there is a grey plastic cover and for the life of I cannot figure out how to remove and get access to the 10mm bolt. Can anyone help me...

Hello- Got new tires 285/75/16 put on the LC last week. 4 days later wife reports grinding sound when braking coming from driver rear. Take off wheel and inspect. Indeed there is a grinding sound when turning the hub but also uneven wear on the pads. Outer pad is almost gone and inner has a...

Thanks ! Do you have dimensions of the patch ? It looks like it may be a bit smaller than what I need but would like to measure.