Been meaning to share this for a while
My '97 UK LC 80 came with factory leather Recaro jump seats in the middle row. Some hideously expensive special option I imagine. They are very very comfortable, so much so that the family doesn't really fight about who is going to go in the front...
Doing an axle rebuild and at the reassembly stage
Driver side axle went in no bother, the long passenger side one will not reinstall. I have cleaned up the splines and all looks good.
This car does have a front diff lock, but it just flashes green at me and would not engage so I worked on it...
So been trying to get a mobile welder in for this while I have the knuckle off and it's proving a pain. Welding is something I've always really wanted to be able to do, so I think it's time to just get on with it and buy a MIG
Obviously I will practice a bit before burning holes in my truck...
I have serious ball envy. No matter how much I rub them I'll never have as shiny balls as other guys :frown:
I have thoroughly degreased and scrubbed but there is significant pitting on the surface
Is this a problem?
Hi there from the Highlands of Scotland
Bought this beastie today. It's a '97 Petrol - fairly rare for the UK. Seems in good nick. Underneath is solid. No oil anywhere. Engine sounds nice.
Issues so far
Tyres are big chunky Japanese retreads and they make loads of road noise. This is a...