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    SOLD  Front locker for -98-07 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series & Lexus LX470. TJM 168PL22

    This is new in box, I will also include the tap for making the air hose connection. It has never been removed from the box. I bought it about 6 years ago and never got around to installing it. $550, I'll pay shipping to continental USA.
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    Wanted  Ventura CA, looking for plastic under engine/transmission cover 1999 LC 100

    Looking to buy one in good shape. Mine is all beat up and I've patched it beyond reason! Thanks! Gil Looking for one of these:
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    engine block temp alarm - anyone using one?

    I am thinking of installing one of these to avoid unexpected overheating should the coolant unknowingly empty out but the usual temperature gauge fails to show overheating even on a scangauge - I was looking at these two: https://www.thermomart.com/engine-watchdog-guardian-Alarm-Sensor...
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    Any front recovery points that clear the OEM bumper?

    I have the Trail Taylor recovery points, but I noticed that if I were to pull out from them at a level angle, the line would hit against the Tupperware bumper that i love so much ;). Has anyone found a solution? Gil Ventura
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    How does my axel/hub flange look? took picture when wheel was off

    While I had my wheels off to replace my front shocks, I took a pic of my R hub, does it suggest any issues to those much more skilled and knowledgeable than me? Or do I need a better picture or different process to assess? Thanks, Gil
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    Yellowstone MPG mystery

    It happened again. For the third time! My 99 LC, which gives me 12-14 all year in Southern California, gave me 18 mpg on a Yellowstone trip. What gives? Better gas in Nevada/Idaho/Montana? The high elevation - is this like doing the long jump at the Mexico City Olympics?! Is it the...
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    Rear brake drum seems loose/wrong, is it?

    I was checking my rear brake pads / adjusting my parking brakes and my brake drum slides an 1/8 " back and forth from the lug bolts, and in and out a little. Seems wrong. The other side doesn't, heightening my concern! (I may just have pre-trip jitters. ) I think most times I have the...
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    Suggestions on getting my 99 LC ready to rent some travel trailers

    I have never been good about taking my own advice, but for years I have suggested to others that they should rent rvs, boats, trailers, etc. before they buy. So I find myself increasingly interested in travel trailers but I have never towed one / slept in one. So I want to get my 1999 stock...
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    Front upper arm dust cover split - difficult / easy?

    I was replacing the little stabilizer bar link , when I saw that this rubber cover was split. The front end seems solid and steering is good. My 1999 LC has 165,000 - all standard except for sliders (nothing like a big rock almost smashing your door panel to get you modifying a bit.) I'm...
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    Outside mag article on 100 lc

    This showed up and on my news feed (damn internet AI knows too much!) https://www.outsideonline.com/2391444/affordable-off-roading-gear Interesting suggestions, any thoughts? (I would have at least added some sliders). Gil
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    I'm confused - what light in the headlight cluster is this?

    I just finished adjusting my headlights - but never saw this light turn on - and can not find it mentioned in my factory manual or owner's manual. What is it? When does it turn on? And how do you remove it to replace the bulb - it does not seem to twist out - does it pull out? Thanks...
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    DIY fix for non-working AC button

    My AC button has been unreliable for the last 5 years - and this week - stopped working all together with the AC turned off. This renders it kind of useless for going to the desert, so I had to find a fix. Some of the other buttons were also getting iffy. I saw a thread How to remove...
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    anyone ever make a slide out from tailgate bed/tent?

    I'm thinking it would be possible "the technology exists" to have a slide out bed platform - that would come out of the back tailgate - be supported by the tailgate/rear floor on one end - and by some legs (approximately 2' long) on the other end. Then have a tent that would enclose it with an...
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    Fan bracket / clutch replacement - worth doing while radiator is out?

    I have my radiator out, and was wondering if it is much of a hassle to replace the fan bracket and fan clutch. Another option is let a mechanic do it when I have the timing belt serviced in a few months. But if it isn't too much trouble, I might do it myself and learn something and save a...
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    How difficult is it to remove front differential?

    I'm interested in removing the front differential myself so I can have a shop put a locker in it, save some $ by bringing it in. How difficult a job is it? (I can't find a diy thread - do you know of one?) Also, any suggestions on a shop for the bench work? Thanks, Gil Ventura, CA
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    Time to replace timing belt idler pulleys, tensioner?

    I replaced the timing belt, water pump, pulleys and tensioner 9 years and 65,000 miles ago. I figure because of the time past, it is probably time to replace the timing belt and water pump. I'm inclined to leave the pulleys and tensioner alone - any advice? Gil Ventura, CA
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    Is it much trouble to remove and reatatch hood?

    I'm thinking of removing my hood to paint it rather than tape it off, but was wondering if anyone had done so and had any advice. (If it is a big hassle I'll just tape it off to paint.) It looks simple - but sometimes things are more difficult than they appear! (Make that...
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    Blind spot detector - after market, anyone try one?

    My wife's newish Mazda has a great blind spot detector which makes it much more pleasant to drive long distance. I'd like something approaching it for my '99 LC. I saw this on Amazon...
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    Yada wireless backup camera, costco version - works ok

    I bought this at Costco, around a hundred bucks. I was thinking of more sophisticated installations, but have found that this is working for me, so I'm just living with it as is, and thought I'd share. I installed the camera in the standard way, bringing the wire to the Driver's side...
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    Wanted  Steering Wheel for 1999 LC

    Wanted! I just need one to keep my truck going while I send mine out to get new leather. So functionality is important, not beauty! Thanks, Gil Ventura, CA
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