Happy to report I got the second valve cracked loose. I took it to a local shop recommended by some other LC owners and those folks cracked it open using a slightly larger than 5mm triple square bit (size 6). Wanted to share that trick for anyone else with a stripped KDSS valve.
I've got a stripped KDSS valve and am looking to go the welding route to be able to open the valve up with the ultimate goal of installing a lift kit. I'm asking a couple of local reliable Land Cruiser mechanics in Virginia but in case I can also ask a local welder to do this, what are the...
This 80 series was dubbed "The Christ Cruiser" because she was the spotless white lamb. Had her for less than a year but loved this truck dearly. She ran great, I had a freak accident on the highway and ended up hitting a tree and was able to walk away. If it were in any other vehicle, I might...