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    For Sale  sold.......Maryland, 1995 FZJ80, 3x locked 23X,XXX miles

    Price: $4500 obo Location: Maryland just north of Washington DC, 20878 Stats: 23X,xxx, still driving it, white, cloth seats, 3x locked, everything works, so many maintenance receipts they almost dont fit in folder The good: Runs strong, Decent condition all around, everything works, cold ac...
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    Hard Brake Line Replacement/Repair

    Some of the hard brake lines on my '95 aren't looking so great. There is some corrosion on specific spots and I am trying to figure out if it is better to replace the entire line with OEM lines or cut, flare, and add a new section the the current lines. The lines I am looking at are: The line...
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    MagnaFlow 23120 Y-pipe Questions

    I know this part and topic has been beat to death but I have some specific questions that I didn't find after searching. I apologize if I missed the answers in previous threads. I am getting ready to replace my y pipe with the Magnaflow 23120...hopefully I get the Magnaflow and not the Bosal...
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    A/C Diagnostic Help

    Hi guys, I have a 1995 cruiser that I recently (bit over a year ago) replaced all o-rings, condenser, drier after I found a leak at the condenser connection and the condenser. This summer the system was working perfectly. The truck sat for 3 weeks while I was on vacation and when I came back...
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    Identify this hose

    I replaced all of my radiator hoses and noticed that one hose on top of the intake was in pretty bad shape. Can you guys tell me if this is hose is for coolant, vacuum, EFI, unicorn blood? See red arrow in pic. Thanks
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    Horn Sounds When Pulling on top of Steering Wheel

    Like the tittle says, my horn goes off when ever I pull on the top of the steering wheel. Just started doing it one day out of the blue. I would think it's the clock spring in the steering column but that is relatively new. I changed it out about 4 years ago trying (unsuccessfully) to get rid...
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    Wanted  FZJ80 95-97 exhaust manifold to 20874

    Hi, I am looking for the exhaust manifolds for an FZJ80 95-97 in good condition. I know these will have surface rust but I am looking for ones without any stripped threads and without cracks. Need it shipped to 20874, paypal ready to go. Thanks
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    Strange Pad/Rotor Wear

    I am getting a pulsating brake pedal when braking and took a look at my front rotors and pads and found strange pad/rotor wear. Pads/rotors had the wear you see in the pics on the inside surface only (side of rotors the face the center of the truck). Outside rotors and pads look fine. You can...
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    Questions about LSPV

    When the height of the LSPV is adjusted, does it strictly affect the engagement of the rear brakes or does it also affect the engagement of the front brakes? If I would like to reduce the bias towards the rear brakes (I want the front brakes to have more bias), would I raise or lower the LSPV...
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    RTH: Rear Caliper Slide Pin Dust Boots

    I bought OEM dust boots for my rear calipers since mine were torn. I can't remember where the full length enclosed one goes and where the smaller open ended one goes....if it matters. Can anyone confirm? From looking at these pics it looks like the full length one that sticks out a bit...
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    Wanted  FZJ80 OEM bumpers, birfs, bumper and mudflap hardware

    Looking for front and rear OEM bumpers for an 80. The later style without the chrome strip. The front I need the whole bumper, for the rear it can just be the corner bumperettes. Also need the screws and brackets for the mudflaps/splashguards. Also need FZJ80 OEM birfs with the ABS ring and...
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    Rear Caliper Slide Pin and Rubber Boot Grease

    I took off my rear calipers and separated the caliper from the retaining bracket (these two are bolted together with the slide pins that have the rubber boots) to investigate a metal on metal noise I had coming from my rear end. I found that one of the brake pads had worn down almost to the...
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    Tool Organization Strategies

    I have a one car garage that I use to keep tools, mountain bikes, a dirt bike, yard equipment, car parts, camping stuff, and anything else that needs to be worked on/fixed in the the house. I want to do a complete makeover and get myself organized to maximize space and be efficient when working...
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    Need Mechanic in Hyattsville/Silver Spring or in between

    Hi guys, my friend has a 2004 4runner with the V8. For some reason yet to be determined it overheated 3 weeks ago. The truck got towed to a shop where they replaced the radiator and told him it was good to go. Truck is only driven on the weekends and was driven 2 times after that. Fast...
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    Noise from driver's rear wheel

    I have a grinding/scratching noise coming from the driver's rear wheel area when I turn right. The noise is more of a "swish" sound that is not constant. Sounds like it is the rotor intermittently rubbing on the rotor splash guard....but it's not. When I turn right I hear a "swish" "swish"...
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    Need to borrow FZJ80 rear driveshaft

    I think I have finally isolated the vibration I am experiencing on deceleracion at around 65 mph to the worn slip yoke on my rear driveshaft. Before I go spending $$$ I wanted to confirm this. Would anyone with an 80 be gracious enough to let me come over on pull their driveshaft and take it...
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    For Sale  [MD] OME 850/860 w/ Bilstein 5100 shocks

    Set of OME 850 and 860 springs. Front 850 springs have about 1,000 miles on them and still have the stickers. The 860 rears have about 5,000 miles on them but have no stickers on them. 860 rears have AIRLIFT airbags inside them to keep the truck level with heavy loads, I really like this kit...
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    For Sale  [MD/DC/VA] Toyo MT's 285-75-16 used 5 tires

    Step up to 33" mud terrains for your 4x4 for cheap. These are used Toyo Open Country MT Mud terrain tires size 285/75/16, around 33 inch tires. These have about 40,000 miles on them but have plenty of life left and are still relatively quiet for an MT. I have 4 tires that have 1/4" of tread...
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    OEM Shock Installation

    Getting all the parts ready to go back to stock height and just got my OEM shocks. It's been a while since I took the OEM shocks off so I don't quiet remember but the Service Manual shows "retainers" between the bushings that go on the shock shafts. Are these just plain old washers?
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    Front end wobble while turning and braking

    Symptoms: Truck has recently started wobbling when braking and turning. When the truck is straight and braking there is no wobble. Started about 2 months ago out of the blue. Details: 1995 w/ 180k miles, OME med lift, blue bushings for castor, balanced tires but they are older 285/75/16...
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