Recent content by Tachycardic

Prior to moving to the UK, I baselined my 1994 FZJ so that only oil changes would be needed unless a problem popped up. Most local garages deal with diesel LCs and petrol LCs are not common here. I’m averaging 10k miles annually. The old truck continues to be reliable and is my DD. I thought...

Apologies about hijacking the post…I tried what Marvel posted and got most of them out. One bolt head snapped. I don’t have the confidence to drill it out and would rather let a pro do it. How much does a service like this cost nowadays?

I’m running stock height Dobinsons springs and Koni Heavy Track shocks in their softest setting. I feel that the Tokico shocks are more supple on the road with a stock 80, but I have been very happy with the Koni shocks especially when the truck is loaded up with gear.

Glad to hear that it’s sorted. Years ago I was in a similar situation in central Nevada. Thought it was the fusible link, but it turned out to be a loose connection at the battery.

I forgot to mention, I carry a little bit of wire. Lost my rear exhaust hanger on the highway somewhere (front was already missing) and it helped get rid of the rattle sounds for the rest of the trip.

I suppose, but there have been times where you had the time to go off on the beaten path and having a little insurance is nice. He could easily check out southern Utah, middle Nevada or the far side of the Sierra Navadas. There’s like 10 national parks between western CO and LA!

I am a little surprised that most answers are to have a cell phone, AAA, and the basic toolkit that cones with the truck. That’s fine if you’re on the interstates or in more populated areas and have cell service. I’m sure that there have been plenty of times where we’re in the boonies, or a...

It can always be worse! My friend has his F150 LED headlights with the radar array replaced for 6k.

I don’t know the Us market well anymore as I’ve been out of the country since the pandemic, but I have purchased from Nayab Albar on his Landcruiser FB page for the UK and Ireland, and he is a reputable seller. He has quad headlamp assemblies in stock that may interest you. Search for Toyota...

Without hearing the sound, it’s hard to give you an accurate diagnosis, but assuming that your vehicle runs fine and there is no CEL on, I’d check the simplest thing that can cause metal clanging—a missing exhaust hanger. Mine was completely gone and the back half of the exhaust pipe was hitting...

Start with the easiest thing first—the radiator cap. If it has 280k miles on it or anything close, I’d replace it. That was my issue when I had unexplained coolant loss and no obvious evidence of a head gasket failure.

Agree with all you said. I’ll just add that these issues are not limited to 80s. There are a bunch of people in different forums (Patrols, Pajeros, Land Rovers, Jimnys, etc.) that are discussing the same thing as we are. The condition of the vehicle you receive will largely affect your views of...

I see this multiple times from multiple owners that an 80 is not a reliable DD. I just haven’t had that experience. Did they get ones thrashed by the POs? Did I get lucky? I would much rather drive an 80 (from a reliability perspective) than anything with a wet belt, a Theta II, Ecoboosts...

If you’re implying that his 80 will bankrupt him, that’s unfair. New cars are expensive to maintain as well, and their parts availability can be worse.

I daily my ‘94. It’s been around the US and UK (going to mainland Europe soon). I average 10k miles a year since 2019 and just hit 314k miles. I love the thing and have a Honda Civic as a backup vehicle just in case. However, I never needed to use the Honda and just let my better half drive it...