Updated: Bye bye Taco (09 Tacoma bizarre problem: rear wheel locked)
I have an 09 Tacoma TRD Off Road edition with the factory rear locker, V6, and 6 speed manual. A very strange thing happened the other day...
After parking briefly at the bottom of a hard packed gravel driveway, I went to...
If you've been considering buying an imported Japanese market (JDM) diesel 4x4, I recently did a calculation to see if it's worth it (quantitatively speaking, of course).
What I found out is that I'd have to drive and own the JDM import for about 17 years to offset the higher price of buying...
I need to replace my rear wheel wells with new metal, but bending sheet metal myself would result in something truly butt ugly.
Anyone know of a good supplier of replacement body panels for 60's?
After driving my hj60 a couple hundred k's, my ears were ringing. There's a lot of...ambient noise...in the cab. Not sure why: the engine isn't overly noisy, the exhaust is good, the tires run quiet, but the overall noise level is pretty high.
Before I don ear plugs, are there any tricks to...
1986 Toyota Landcruiser Victoria City, Victoria
Great price, great truck: '86 HJ60 6cyl Diesel. Read all about it above (located in Canada, not far from Vancouver)
Howdy - I've just posted the first part of a short Expedition Vehicle Guide on my site. It's not overly detailed at this point as I'm hoping a few grizzled RTW veterans will take a look and recommend some topics for the next section...(before I get in over my head).
Choosing a 4WD Expedition...
I've noticed some rust bubbling up around the two bottom corners of my windshield seal on my 60 (it leaks all winder long).
Just wondering how hard it is to pull out the rubber seal, repair the rust, and put the seal back in? I've never done this before but would prefer not to have to pay a...
Just wondering if anyone has come up with a method of cleaning out the inside of a Landcruiser frame? The frame on my 60 has 22 years worth of dirt, sand, grime, and flaking metal packed inside and I'd like to get it out.
I crammed the power washer in there yesterday, parked the truck on an...
A strange thing happened on the way home from a short trail outing to grab some free firewood the other day: after a couple hours off road, when I got back on the street my Cruiser ran like it was a new engine or something, and has ever since.
It pulls harder, smoother, and longer, and does...
I just found out my front inner, and probably outer, axle seals have finally blown a leak.
I've read about doing this job online, and it doesn't look horribly complex...but I lack the space, tools, time, and skill to get it done. But it's gotta get done...
Anyone able to lend a hand? I'll buy...
After a long highway road test and fill up, I've determined that my HJ60 is getting...piss-poor mileage. I used 62 litres to drive 425 kms. But I'm running 33" tires, which I think means a 10% adjustment. So let's say 467.5 kms from 62 litres.
Based on the niffty Fuel Economy Calculator on...
A few months ago my neighbour here in Vic was selling a mint 87 60 (gas) and couldn't find a buyer. He finally let it go for about $3000 (a steal considering the shape and low miles).
My HJ60 has been for sale for a few months now, and I've only had a few nibbles. Have diesel prices driven...
Seriously, this will make you drool. At the least.
4WD Traveller.com -- 4x4 Travel, Adventure, News, and Reviews: Toyota Landcruiser Dream Shop
I'm going to add a few interior photos as well. Some of the 60's were so mint, they were like brand new...
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Price: $7500 CDN
Contact: dghrentals [@] gmail.com
Description:
Canadian-spec Toyota Landcruiser HJ60, automatic transmission, 325kms, 2h 6cyl diesel engine, well maintained (spoilt really), kept mostly stock and original. Very little rust for the year...
I've just put together an article about essential items that should be included in any 4x4 kit:
4WD Traveller.com -- 4x4 Travel, Adventure, News, and Reviews: 4X4 Essentials: Preparing your 4x4 Kit
This is a minimum list of what I think are the required items, but I'm wondering if I missed...
Missed the trail run on Sat...but did manage to get out on Mon for a short run near Port Renfrew. I was checking out potential camping locales for next summer, and found some decent trails.
I also made a short video:
4WD Traveller.com -- 4x4 Travel, Adventure, News, and Reviews: 4x4 Videos...
Just finished a write up of my experience installing and trail-testing an Aussie locker in my HJ60:
4WD Traveller.com -- 4x4 Travel, Adventure, News, and Reviews: Aussie Locker Installation: Locked at Last
I'd recommend an auto locker to anyone in need or more traction and control. It's made a...