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  1. SaturnAscends

    Should the third member be dropped to replace the pinion seal on an 8.4” rear diff?

    This might not qualify as “hardcore,” but the Tacoma section didn’t seem to be very active. I was at a local off road fab shop the other day, and the guy commented on how much gear oil was getting slung around by the pinion seal on my rear diff. He said this would actually be a major...
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    Is the 100 series really more reliable than the 80?

    It seems to be a commonly held belief that the 100 series is overall a more reliable vehicle than the preceding model. However, I've begun to question this dogma lately. It does em like the 2UZ doesn't have as many common oil leaks as the 1FZ, and head gasket failure is far less common in the...
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    Why did Toyota get rid of the 9.5" front diff for the 80 series?

    As far as I know, Toyota got rid of the 9.5" front diff after the 62 series, opting for the high-pinion 8" instead, which as I understand it was essentially a minitruck diff, or at least adapted from one that was originally used on 3000 lb pickups with 80 horsepower. I'm curious what led Toyota...
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    Why are torsion bars so vilified? And were Land Cruisers ever designed for recreational off-roading?

    I've seen a lot of complaints on various off road and Land Cruiser forums about the torsion bar set up in the front of the 100 series. I'd be curious to hear from 100 series owners if any of these criticisms are justified? I don't really have a problem with torsion bars myself - they're simple...
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    Is it safe to park at remote trailheads in the San Juan NF in Colorado?

    We're planning a trip to Colorado this summer, and we're wanting to hike to Trinity Lake and Storm King Peak from the Hunchback Pass trailhead off of Stony Pass. Would it be safe to park my 1996 Tacoma here for a couple nights? It is many miles down a 4x4 road, which I figured would deter most...
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    40 series capability and durability

    I’ve read on some other threads that FJ40s will embarrass wagons like the 60 and 80 series on some tight, technical trails like the Rubicon and Fordyce, presumably due to its smaller dimensions and lighter weight. Is there any truth to this; all else being equal, will a 40 series go farther than...
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    How widespread was the 100 series front diff issue? Did Toyota ever fix it?

    I've seen several accounts of broken front diffs on the 00+ UZJ100s, including some even on snow-covered driveways. Some have theorized it may have been the ATRAC system overloading the ring and pinion, despite the ATRAC Cruisers having the beefier 4-pinion diff. However, it's hard to get a...
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    Considering replacing my 96 Tacoma with a 100 series

    After going from a 97 Land Cruiser to a 96 Tacoma, I am regretting giving up all the interior space. and durability of a Land Cruiser, and am also looking for something better suited to a daily half-hour commute, while also perhaps being more resistant to frame rust when driven in wintry...
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    How does an 80 series perform on tight, slick forested terrain?

    When I had my 80 series I expected the solid axles and beefy drivetrain to elevate it to another level off-road compared to my old 98 Tacoma single cab. However, in some situations, I found the LC's overbuilt tank-like design to be more of a hindrance than an asset on the narrow, muddy, and...
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    Is an 80 Series still a viable/cost-effective option on a reasonable budget vs. IFS trucks?

    It seems like there's been a prevailing sentiment on the forum lately that owning an 80 Series Land Cruiser is getting to be more trouble than it's worth as these vehicles age more and more and parts become harder to source. Indeed, the 1FZ is a very expensive engine to rebuild for what is...
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    80 Series vs Contemporary Domestic Trucks

    I've heard it said that the 80 Series Land Cruiser was arguably the most capable and durable touring platform ever brought to the US market. This is perhaps supported by it ubiquity in those parts of the world with little to no infrastructure. After all, you don't see many Dodge Ramchargers or...
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    How does a GX470 compare to an FZJ80 in terms of off-road capability and durability?

    Lately I've been toying with the idea of eventually getting a 120 series Prado as they don't seem to have as much of the "nostalgia tax" as an 80 series Land Cruiser and as far as I can see offer an ideal mix of modern comforts and old-school toughness (body on frame, manual lever for x-case...
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    Was the 2UZ-FE an improvement on the 1FZ-FE?

    Although I did find my 1FZ-powered Cruiser charming in its own right, it had its fair share of oil leaks which I understand are not uncommon on the old tractor-style inline motors. In researching the 2UZ, it seems to leak and burn far less oil. Even at the same age and mileage, they don't seem...
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    How does a 1FZ-FE usually die?

    Although I moved on from my old 97 FZJ80, I retain a lot of respect for and interest in the platform, especially the last of the big inline-six motors: the venerable 1FZ. However, nothing is impervious to decades of use, abuse, and neglect. Mine was still purring like a kitten at 233k. It did...
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    Can’t get thermostat back in housing without leaking. Edit: got tstat in, bit running at <180f

    I put the or O-ring around the disc part of the tstat but couldn’t fit it snug back in the housing this way. When I started to refill it started leaking out the bottom of the housing, where part of the oring was sticking out. Is the oring supposed to be installed this way, and/or is it really...
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    Still dealing with a rotten egg/burning grease smell

    I mostly smell it after a long drive when I open the window, I thought it was coming from the engine bay but I'm not sure. It improved somewhat after tearing off the hood insulation, but it's come back with a vengeance. I topped up the trans fluid too and no change. Doesn't seem to be coming...
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    What did Toyota get right with the 80 series frame?

    Sorry if this is a bit of a superfluous thread but I've been wondering about this a lot lately. It seems like the 60 series frame was a lot more prone to internal delamination and rot, at least from what I've researched. And it appears the 100 series also generally has more rust issues than the...
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    What kind of fan clutch do I have?

    Is it possible from the pics below to tell what kind of fab clutch I have? The truck is a 97, first used in January of that year. From its condition does it appear salvageable or would it be better to opt for a new one? If anyone could point me towards a step by step walkthrough of...
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    Firewall Insulation Delete?

    Earlier this year I ripped out my hood insulation since it was disintegrating and helping cause a burning smell as the material came in contact with hot engine surfaces. The smell improved after removal, but it seems to have returned lately. As @BillyGoatMTB pointed oit in another thread it may...
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    Botched brake booster install: solved, I'm just an idiot

    I’ve been battling to get this Seiken booster installed for a while now, but it so okay refuses to go through the firewall. I’ve tried to finesse it in, ive tried lubricating the studs and passages with wd40, I’ve tried brute force, but all I’ve seemingly managed to do is tweak some brake lines...
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