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    09 Tacoma bizarre problem: rear wheel locked

    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...
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    Buying a JDM diesel 4x4 vs buying 'local'

    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...
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    60 replacement body panels

    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?
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    Reduce 60 Cab Noise?

    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...
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    24v HJ60 Alternator photo

    Anyone know what, if anything, is supposed to bolt on to the bottom post on the top of this 24V HJ60 alternator?
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    Anyone looking for a diesel engine?

    A cool Buy-Sell site, if you're into diesel engines that is: DieselMotorEngine.com
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    Anyone interested in my HJ60?

    ** SOLD ** That's one more dang nice Landcruiser taken off the island. Too bad no one here was able to buy it...
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    HJ60 on Van Isle for sale

    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)
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    Guide to choosing an Expedition 4WD

    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...
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    Pulling the windshield seal?

    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...
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    Cleaning the gunk out from inside the frame

    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...
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    Shell V-Power Diesel

    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...
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    Front axle rebuild: any takers?

    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...
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    Squeezing more k's from every litre...

    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...
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    No one wants Cruisers anymore?

    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...
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    Check out this dream Landcruiser shop in Japan

    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...
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    Up for Adoption: HJ60 on Vancouver Island

    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...
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    The 4x4 Kit: what to bring

    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...
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    Video from Pt Renfrew (testing my Aussie locker)

    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...
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    Aussie Locker install write-up

    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...
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