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    RTH - locked keys in cruiser, battery dead, no access to spare

    keys are in the ignition, battery is dead, and doors are locked. it's a totally snafu situation. I don't have access to the spare key either. Someone PM me how to get into my 80 without breaking a window. I don't want to call a locksmith and wait hours for one to show up and pay a bunch of money...
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    Overheating issues RTH needed

    Ok, I’ve had my 97 40th triple locked sweetheart since jan of 06, she’s been my daily, I replaced the radiator once before I think 10 years ago. Lately she’s sat because I was going to school from home so there was no need to drive. I started back on campus recently and the radiator went. I...
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    Koyo Radiator fluid capacity questions

    replacing the radiator in the cruiser, the last Koyo gave up the ghost after 10 years of triple digit summers. I forgot how much of a pain in the rear this thing is to change out when you have dual batteries, bumper with big ass lights and the winch control in front of the grill. I didn't have...
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    whats the life expectancy for a 2nd Gen Taco?

    So I'm an 80 series guy, but im looking at a 2nd gen Taco, don't know much about them. whats the life expectancy on these things? as far as mileage goes. the 80 series if taken care of, can easily do 500k miles or more, and I'm wondering about the 2nd gen taco's specifically an 08. service wise...
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    Hose ID needed for part number

    Hello! It's been a while, So the hood mat has started drooping and I hadn't caught it, it seemed to have to rubbed against this hose and gave it a pinhole which is leaking fluid. My FSM is buried in boxes in the garage since a move and I can't get to it. Can someone ID the hose and give me a...
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    Sway bar bushing replacement

    I have an Ome 2.5 lift on my 97 40th Anniversary Edition, I started noticing a cluncking under the drivers side floor board, when driving off-road. About half of my daily driving is off-Road. I’ve been digging around the forum and it seems that the bushings can be a culprit. I did in inspection...
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    Power lock switch issue - one door is not unlocking

    hi, my 97 40th anniversary edition is giving me some problems with the power door lock switch. When i unlock the doors with the key, to unlock all doors, every door does unlock with the exception of the rear door on the drivers door. I still have the same issue when unlocking the door with the...
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    wiring questions

    so i picked up some Rigid dually lights, I have some mounts for them, also a spare OEM light switch, while electrical work is not my favorite it seems to be what i've been dealing with lately. what do i need to have to install these lights? i figure a marine fuse block and what else? how...
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    horn issues RTH

    so the other day i had to use my horn, it gave a half sort of honk then died, i checked the fuse, blown, replaced that, still nothing, ordered a new relay, installed still nothing. I can hear the relay click. Next I ran a test light to the positive wires running to the horns, the light comes on...
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    lightforce 210 Genesis

    So I'm looking to start sourcing the lights for the roof rack to be built, right now I'm running Lightforce 240 blitz on the bumper, and am looking at running HID lights up top, I see that Lightforce now has the 210 genesis series, in 35W and 50W, both have internal ballasts, whats the pros vs...
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    Rigid Industries Dually / D2 question

    I'm looking at adding a pair of Rigid Industries Dually or D2 lights to the rear of the cruiser for double duty as both back up lights as well as work lights if needed. So the question is, which pattern would be best to go with? Also which do you recommend and why in regards to the Dually or...
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    RTH! dash just went dead.

    RTH! I was plugging a cell charger into the cig lighter, everything died. No a/c radio etc, no power to any of it. The fuses are good in the access panel from what I can tell. I have lights, windows and locks. What blew and where is it. I'm on the road and not gonna be anywhere near my garage...
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    Partner Steel Stretcher Table

    Do any of you guys have the Partner Steel Stretcher Table? I'm looking at it as a possibility for a camp table. I am going to be fabbing my own roof rack once I finish some other stuff so adding the option of storing this under the rack in between some rails would be feasible. I like the...
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    expedition lanterns

    So I'm looking for a new lantern, something rugged, puts out good light, I'm not really looking for battery powered, since they always seem to go dead at the wrong time. What's your recommendations?
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    Fenix TA30 Flashlight

    I have a Fenix TA30 Flashlight, its a 3 - CR123 lithium light that I keep in the truck. Bright as heck, my brother and I occasionally stock them so we had one laying around and I decided to utilize it for T&E ;). I'm looking for a mount for it, I looked at the Fenix site but they don't carry...
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    field woodstove

    does anyone use a field wood stove? I've been looking at a few, they put off a pretty good amount of heat, and the flattop models can be cooked on.
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    aux fuel tanks - where can i find them?

    Ok, so I've been trying to get an aux fuel tank for my cruiser, I'm looking for one that sits in the rear where the spare tire used to reside. 28 gallons or thereabouts as far as capacity. Who in the heck makes them and where can i find one? I've been working with Gary at Mudrak, but MAF...
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    aluminum storage box

    hey folks, i'm looking for an aluminum storage box that maximizes the space available in my 3 can rack on my rear bumper. Does anyone know of one that fits, or have you come up with a storage solution. post pics if you got em
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    roof ladder

    has anyone mounted a ladder to the side of an 80 series? Like incorporated the bottom mount into the wings of a bumper?
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    Radiator help!

    Ok, so the Cruiser started to run a bit hotter than normal today, pulled into a station, found that the top of the radiator where its sealed to the core is leaking, whats the options for replacement/repair? Stock unit costs? availability? any hi-performance replacements? I need to do this...
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