SK068, suspension kit (Terrain Tamer), 40 mm lift
your better option.
The light duty J70 (headlight square version, not the "bundera") uses the sames bushing system of front J80 by two (for the front and the rear axle)
and the shocks are pretty rare and uniques......
May be try with a new t stat (76C) run much better, + 10 blade fan + new oil silicone fan clutch 15000 cst at least + add a electric front pusher fan
https://www.shopraddcruisers.ca/thermostat-1kzte-90916-03119-76c.html
Hello, I have a 70 with that engine (manual transmission), and I have never had a similar noise, and like you, I changed the engine mounts, I rebuild the starter (the 2.7 Kw version).
what sounds in your engine is like a lubrication failure, or that something was dry inside.
You could start by...
maybe someone removed the hub lock sw before, anyway the "system" will connect the 4wd, if you put the lever directly to L4, if it keeps flashing the system is bad in the electric hubs, and maybe for that reason they changed the buttons . The above applies to any 70 series that has an electric...
What a good trip!
Did you use the diff locks?
With the roof rack and some order in the back, it is incredible how capable these SWBs are to carry things on a trip like this.
regards
Of course, it all depends on your wallet and getting engines at a good price and in good condition.
(and well that depends on where on earth you have the TLC, anyway the 1PZ are very scarce)
1PZ is actually slower than a 1HZ, or a 15BT, but certainly more reliable than a 2LT.
The other option...
Hello
in my experience with 1kzte and its cooling
I can tell you that I have tried with the 3 thermostats, starting with the 82C one, which is the original that came for many markets, it does not work very well in high altitude areas (MASL) or on many slopes and dry and hot summers.
After that...