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I got a flat when driving off road recently; drivers side rear. I noticed that the wagon was a bit lower on that side afterwards, so I changed the shocks to see if that straightened her up, but it hasn't. Also since the flat there is a squeek from that wheel that picks up pace with speed until...

Safari Cruiser 1985 FJ62 from japan via tanzania, kenya Chris Sparks, Lusaka, Zambia The Bruiser 240000kms, engine just rebuilt though Safari camping trips

There is oil all over the place around the transfer box. If the wagon is stuck in 4WD, which it is!, is this likely to be the cause, and what kind of damage is it doing until I get the switch sorted? (FJ62, 1985) Cheers.

Parts Thanks for all that. I have a toyota townace 4wd which is dying on me so now I know what I'm looking at I'll try and take the parts off it and stick them in the cruiser. Doing the knuckles this weekend with a bush mechanic's assistance, cant wait after reading all the comments here. Is...

I just bought an '85 FJ62 which has spent its life in Kenya, Tanzania and is now in Zambia as our family safari vehicle. This site is what I badly need as the truck's been got at by many an african mechanic. Most problems I've found answers to here, but one mystery is where the transfer switch...