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    New tires, new wobble

    So I just replaced my Yokohama Geolandar's with some Falken WIldpeaks and went from 31's to 33's. Now I've got a wobble I can't quite figure out, maybe y'all can help. Everything is smooth as butter in a straight line or if you are in a substantial turn, but if you are in a very slight turn...
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    Rotors warped again

    So I've been chasing brake issues for a bit now. I my new rotors warped within a few thousand miles, after I had rebuilt the front rotors which were really crusty. So thinking the calipers were still sticking I bought rebuilt calipers and had the rotors turned. Everything was good for another...
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    Noisy GMRS while moving

    A buddy and I have bought and installed some Midland micro mobile units. He has the MXT115 and I have the MXT275. Basically just small 15w transceivers. The issue is when we are on the move, the conversation is almost unintelligible, but when going slow or stopped it's crystal clear. Btw, we...
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    White Knuckle Offroad

    I've been trying to get hold of WKO for a few days now to find out how long their lead times are for a set of rock sliders would be, to no avail. Anyone know what's going on there? I assume they are still in business, right? Ultimately I liked their sliders because they have a nice integrated...
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    AC lines source?

    So I finally found the leak on my AC, now I have to find a fix. I had a hell of a time finding it because the freon detector was telling me it was right at the point where the two lines connect to the condenser. No problem, I pulled both connections apart and replaced both orings. Pulled a...
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    Too many being stolen

    Folks, We all love these old trucks and want to keep them. Problem is, they are old trucks. If someone wants them it's pretty easy to steal them. So do what I did and buy a tracker. I bought one off Amazon for $55 and it cost $12 per month for the service. It has a battery backup that's good for...
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    Hot engine when spinning fast

    So I've read through many threads on this subject, but I'm trying to determine my course of action with a hot engine, at times. It's hot when the engine is turning over fast on climbs, this I understand, kinda. It seems that at times when I have to downshift to make an especially steep climb...
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    Wanted  LX450 wheel for a spare

    Mine came without a spare, so I need one. 80 series apparently came with 2 kinds of lug types. Earlier trucks use conical lug bolts and later ones (like the LX450) uses a lug with a flat seat. I want the latter so I won't have to keep another set of lug nuts for the spare wheel. I'm located...
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    Chasing mushy brakes caused by LSPV?

    So I've searched and read and searched and read and can't find anything that really addresses this specific issue. The issue is mushy brakes, which is common, but there are a couple symptoms that seem a little different. Basically if I push hard the pedal will make its way to the floor. But...
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    80 series vs 100 series aka Loud vs Quiet

    So I picked up an LX450 from a buddy who is moving overseas. Paid about $2800 in total knowing it needed some TLC. I've put that much back into it and now it's drive able and reliable. My objective is to turn it into my long range camping/exploring rig. So the first thing I've had to get used...
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    GPS tracker

    So I've got a couple of LCs that I would like to stay mine, and reading through these forums, that sounds like a real challenge at times. Especially the 60 series since it sounds like you can steal it with a butter knife. So originally I was looking for something to track it if someone decided...
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    Headlight protectors?

    So I use these on all my motorcycles and on gravel roads it's prevented at least one busted headlight for sure. The issue is usually approaching traffic on a gravel road will kick up a stone and when we meet the combined velocity can often approach 60mph, so a small stone can do big damage...
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    Sourcing metal

    As I have lots of projects in my head, one of the most significant obstacles to them is sourcing metal at a reasonable price. If you go to one of these Metal Depot like places, after you account for all the consumables you'd need to do a project you aren't *that* far away from just buying some...
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    97 LX450 complete exhaust decisions

    I got this truck from a buddy who is making preps to move to Vietnam soon. In total, I got it for around $3K, but it's not perfect. The front seats are a mess, I'm having to make repairs to rocker panels just in front of the rear wheels, replaced throttle cable, etc., piddly stuff like that...
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    97 LX450 Speedometer always wrong

    I've searched but can't find a thread on this specific issue. The problem is that the speedometer is always reading too low. It's consistently wrong, as in 45 is always 55 for example. My first thought is that the speed sensor must be bad, but the thing that throws me off is that the odometer...
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    Planning ahead - Major road trip in 5 years

    So I've got a good problem to have, too many Land Cruisers. My FJ60 project that going to be in paint in about 2 months, the FJ62 basket case that's at least solid now instead of the swiss cheese I started with, the LX450/FJ80 I recently acquired that's a bit tatty but very driveable, and my...
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    Toyota shops in the area for a buddies 4runner?

    His kid is trying his hardest to kill their 4runner and called him to say that it "just stopped running" in the middle of the road yesterday. He got it towed to their house, but it's a mess and he's decided he doesn't want to screw with it anymore. Any recommendations on a shop in the area you...
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    01 Sequoia 4wd or not?

    I've been helping a friend look for a 'Yota 4wd as his next car. We've been looking at 4runners and Sequoia's. I found a very clean example of one online but as I know very little about these trucks I can't dispute what the seller is saying. I got some pics of the interior and he confirmed...
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    Overlanding is the same as camping, right?

    So I've been wanting to add a new dimension to my camping trips, and I've been eyeing my LX for the job. I've taken many trips on motorcycles and doing lots of camping off the bike, and have thoroughly enjoyed the trips. However, the truth is that bikes really can't go many places that a 4x4's...
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    LX470 ML Audio issue - no volume incrementing/no equalizer

    So I'm guessing this is pretty cut and dried, some history first; everything is hunky dory yesterday, on the way back from an awesome winter camping session up near Whitmer WV. Everything seemed fine, but I honestly rarely use my radio. When I do it's through the tape adapter and a Bluetooth...
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