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    Spindle and ABS sensor shredded – MAF rotors

    I was on a long trip last week and had put about 400 highway miles on the cruiser when the ABS light came on. I pulled over and noticed smoke coming from the right brake. It was making all kinds of metal on metal noises and was very hot. Being far from home, I dropped the truck off at a...
  2. K

    Optima Yellow Install Pain

    I was able to get the yellow top in, but I don't feel real good about how taught the cables are. I had to carve out part of the fiberglass to get them to reach. Anyone have any suggestions - is it a problem? I bet everyone with a yellow top in the stock location experienced this, should I worry?
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    AC Stinks and not so cold

    Recently the AC in my '96 has developed a strange odor, smells kind of like a mixture of coolant and some sort of epoxy (not pleasant). Also the temperature of the air has gone up even when set to the coldest level. Anyone have any ideas as to where I should look to diagnose this? I have...
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    Production Statistics of the 80 Series

    Does anyone know the total number of 80 series trucks manufactured per year by Araco? How about distribution numbers in the US and around the globe?
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    Subtle “thud” occasionally when the drive train engages

    A 1996 with 95K miles... When I start from a complete stop, the RPM's increase slightly and truck accelerates. Very soon after I take off I get a mild "thud" from the drive train (I think from the drive train), like a very subtle gear shift but it is not a gear shift. It feels like the drive...
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    80 stuff in Austin

    Toyota front bumper, front mud flaps, side steps and sunroof wind deflector all from a 96 Land Cruiser. All used for about 70,000 miles and in good condition. Make offer, items located in Austin TX.
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    Rubicon Trail in an 80

    Has anyone done the Rubicon trail in thier 80? How does the truck need to be modified to make it without too much damage? Ive got slee sliders (old style, with the removable step) OME lift and ARB up front. 285 BFG AT's, probably go with MTR's if I make the trip. No winch or lockers. Any...
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    Headlamp Bulbs - 80 vrs 100

    Anyone know if the bulbs in the 100 series are different than the 80? How different? I'm considering the John Deere HID lamps for my 80 - the are easy to mod for the 100, how about for the 80?
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    Center diff not locking in low

    At least the light does not come on. What should I check first?
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    Milleage and pressure - MTR's

    I think several of you have goodyear MTR's - what milleage do you expect to get out of them and what air pressure do you run on/off road? Its time to replace the BFG AT's and Im considering these in 285/75R16. Any advice or comments?
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    low oil pressure at idle - normal?

    Hello everyone – I just purchased my first Land Cruiser, it’s a 1996 with 90,000 miles. Occasionally at idle I have noticed the oil pressure gauge displays a very low value. When driving the gauge registers a normal value. Is this normal? My other cars do not do this. but I am certainly no...
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    scheduled maintenance

    What sort of scheduled maintenance should be done on an 80 (1995-1997) with around 90K miles? How about a timing belt? What interval should the axle, transfer case and transmission fluids be replaced? I'm in the market and need to be able to factor any major maintenance costs into the...
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    How to check f/r lockers during a test drive?

    I plan on test driving another 80 this weekend. What is the best way to test the front and rear electric lockers with a sales guy or owner in the car? I'm not sure they will be enthusiastic about an off road adventure during the test drive, so is there a way to do this in a parking lot?
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    Smokey LX450's

    I'm looking for a nice 80 for around $16K. I visited a used car lot in Los Angeles that had 2 LX450s, both with about 100K miles. I drove both and they seemed excellent. But I watched the sales guy start each one up to back it out so I could drive and noticed smoke in the exhaust right after...
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