I just wanted to let you guys know, I have sold my Landcruiser.
I wanted to thank you for all your help with tech info.
By far, this was the best forum I have attended with numerous vehicles.
Thanks alot and keep up the good info flowing!
I am selling my LC. Sad but need to let go. ANyone interested, see the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6443&item=2473611402&sspagename=STRK%3AMESSE%3AIT
the main differences in Full Time 4WD, AWD, 4WD? I was looking at several different vehicles, to be specific, Subaru, Audi, BMW, Land Rover, there are so many description but the concepts seems the same. I apologize for my lack of knowledge in this field but, I just wanted to clearly...
I never posted my LC since I bought it. I know it is a mall cruiser with WAAG bars and guard, but, hey, it came with the car and I am going to keep it.
She has 119k miles so far.
bolt on driver side front shock nut? It is so close to the master cylinder and tight, I cannot get anything in there to release the nut.
What have you guys used to unscrew this one?
Also, has anyone used special tool to hold the shock body while unscrewing the nut?
On the way home, I got Check Engine Light on. Pulled the code with my trusty HF code reader and it reads "0116" which interprepts to Coolant circulation problem. What does that mean? I have checked my coolant and it is full.
I always thought LC turn signal lamp and side markers are reverse fitted. Can the turn signal lights socket to be pulled from current location and plug into the side marker lens or is it different? I have seen some mods to add turn signals to the side marker by cutting the housing and adding a...
My bumpers are showing little rust on the center and rear, and I thought of repainting the whole thing myself. I was reading through the POR-15 site and found few alternatives for the painting.
This might be a basic questions for alot of you guys but what is the most important part on prep'ing...
I just purchased Mobil 1 grease (Blue cap w/red grease). Can I apply this to drive shafts and u-joints? Do I grease it until the oil crappy grease comes out?
I am planning on changing all 4 shocks on my cruiser and I looked through the FSM. It shows the SST to hold the shock from spinning when taking off and putting back on. If I do not have the SST, what will be alternative to use to hold the shock being spinning when unbolting or bolting the...
drive shaft, u-joints, and etc? i had read from another thread that you need all different type of grease to lubricate all these different parts. Is that true? DO you guys have all these grease and gun to lube separate?
i put in the OME steering stabilizer this weekend. Tie rod puller works great. Whole job took me 20minutes to complete.
Also changed PCV valve and grommet.
Thanks for all your input!
to change the PCV valve?
I came across on so many knowledge and tech direction from this forum and manual to fix, repair, replace and adjust, but most of the times, don't know the symptom to repair on. I was curious about the PCV valve.
Thanks.
I was under my vehicle inspecting the exhaust and found that the circled area is just hung, not bolted or secured. Is ti suppose to be that way or is it suppose to be secured? I see a rubber damper underside, but it is just hanging and freely moveable.
I am contemplating to purchase the Bilstein shocks to reduce the stffness on my 97 LC and replace it. I was thinking Lexus LX450 shocks but my local dealer charges $67/shocks, and I thought as mine as well go with Bilstein, but I wanted to get members feedback first.
Thanks.