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    For Sale  Southern Idaho, 1992 FJ80 appears to have lockers.

    Looks to have the locker switch, as to whether it has lockers or not I haven't the slightest. https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/ellis-1992-toyota-land-cruiser/6984322616.html
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    Prinsu Designs Rack Squeak

    I purchased a Prinsu Designs Rack for my LX and I love it, except for one annoying thing. As I go over terrain the thing squeaks, It is somehow flexing between the two rear anchor points along the runner. Does anyone know of a product that I can place between the rack and the rain gutter? It is...
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    1 more passenger in the third row.

    I have a 1996 LX450, 5 kids two dogs and a trailer... I was curious if anyone has ever added a belt to the middle row, I imagine I could use a lap belt much like the one in the second row and attach it where the belt clips attach, in the center of the third row, The kids are all in 5 Point...
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    M101a2 Search Begins, Build to come.

    I am on the Hunt for an M101a2 Trailer, which I intend to outfit for Overland Travel. Anyone Have any leads? I'm looking for a good deal but I'm not trying to low ball anyone, I figure the less I spend on the trailer the more I can spend on the PM and outfitting. I'm located in Idaho but I would...
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    Odd noise upon acceleration after deceleration.

    If I am cruising 35 in town 65 on the highway, any speed really, when I am feathering the throttle on and off to maintain speed and distance, the drivetrain will thunk upon acceleration. I am Assuming this is worn U-Joints. What thinks all you fine Men and Women? TIA
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    Almost Killed myself with a hi-lift

    Trying to get my rig high enough off of the ground and up on jack stands to replace the rear springs I somehow got between the jack and the handle lowering it onto the stands I lost grip on the handle setting it down and it got me in the Jaw hard enough to knock off of my glasses and hat off my...
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    Only front brakes working

    Long story short. Went on a trip noticed my brake fluid wasn't perfectly at the top, grabbed yellow bottle of fluid, topped up res 1tbsp. Turns out I'm a dumbass and it's power steering fluid... Flush system after I realize (three days) , looks like coca cola, run till it's clear brakes feel...
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    400lbs of tent and gear, OME Rear med or heavy?

    My bump stops are sitting on the axle with about 400lbs of Rooftop tent, drawer system, and associated gear. Are factory height OME "med" or "heavy" springs still available? If so Which springs for this much weight? I'm just trying to maintain the factory height. I have found some springs on...
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    Wanted  1996 LX450 (FZJ81) Exhaust Hangers

    Like a dumbass I didn't slow down for a spotter backing up and hit a log, ripping at least two of my hangers.
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    For Sale  Fj80 Lx450 Drivers Taillight $40 USD

    Drivers Taillight from a 1997 Lx450, Will Fit FJ80. Willing to haggle. Reach me here or At Btowne@nnu.edu $40 + Shipping.
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    Black liquid coming from AC clutch

    Earlier this afternoon while my wife was driving on the freeway she had a terrible smell like burning brakes and burning wires fill the cab, she shut off the Ac and the smell went away. She drove several miles home to get the kids out of the heat as it was over 100°f today. When I arrived home I...
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    Metal Shavings in coolant.

    Last evening I was outside checking the oil level and looking making sure I had enough coolant, while looking into the top of the radiator I notice tiny foil like shavings in my coolant, upon closer inspection I noticed the coolant had little swirls of what seem to be very fine glitter. I...
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    Replaced EGR Modulator, Valve, VSV No vac leaks yet I still have A P0401.

    I have replaced EGR Modulator, Valve, VSV No vac leaks; yet I still have A P0401 popping up, It is my understanding that these are the most common problems within the system. What else should I be looking for and what order should I look for them in. I'm broke but handy and I need to pass...
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    Water in Birf before rebuild.

    I recently did a shallow water crossing (not above the body line) about a week later I rebuilt the front axle. I found a tiny amount of water in my passenger side Birf but not anywhere else in the axle, all seals looked great It makes me wonder if it was just a bad scraper. I had read somewhere...
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    Off Highway driving.

    Gents and Ladies, I can't seem to find any off highway driving advice, can you suggest anything here on IH8MUD or other sites for instruction? I've driven off highway quite a bit, but I don't think that I am that proficient, and I'd like to read up on the subject.
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    Buttons

    Ok, I cant find a Blank button thread for the 80, I know that You can get all the factory buttons, and I'm sure most of the blanks have a harness point behind them much like the CDL, I just want to know what would fill the blanks. Specifically the little Dot beneath the ignition switch! Drives...
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    All lights and electrical work, sans the radios illumination.

    96 LX450 All the electric and illumination is in working order sans my radio illumination, every single bulb is either burned out (Doubt this) or a power supply to the lights is different than the supply to the actual radio. I assume that the light supply is bad or has a bad fuse. Any hints or...
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