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  1. cmassa

    Parking brake adjustments after replacing shoes.

    I recently replaced all the brakes and rotors, including the parking brake shoes on my 2003 LC. I have adjusted the parking brake according to the FSM. The adjuster is backed out 8 notches. Now when I adjust the stops at the brake, I have to screw them all the way in and there is still too much...
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    I've joined the 200 club. 2021 Land Cruiser HE has arrived!

    Since Land Cruisers will not be sold in the US after 2021 I jumped at this Magnetic Gray Heritage Edition. I've been waiting for it to arrive for the last month. I owned it about an hour before I took the roof basket off so it will fit in the garage and I really don't like it anyway. So far it...
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    Well, I did it. 2021 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition has arrived!

    My 2021 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition arrived today! I immediately took the roof basket off so it will fit in the garage. As you can see I like the gray! It's time to start building the 2003 LC which has been my daily driver since I bought it new in late 2002. I need to decide where to start so...
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    Recommendations for a car cover

    In the next couple of weeks my 2021 HE Land Cruiser will be delivered and become the daily driver. I'm keeping my 2003 for off-roading and rougher activities but it will lose it's place in the garage. Since it will be stored outside and not driven as much I'm looking to protect it from the...
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    Dilemma - Should I buy a 2021 Land Cruiser?

    Probably a good situation to be in since I can afford it but still a hard choice. I have a well maintained 2003 LC with 220K miles and zero rust. I'm the original owner. It has Slee step sliders, Bora spacers. It's my daily driver and I still love driving it. So now that Toyota will no longer...
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    McMaster-Carr clamp cut CV boot

    I put 2 oem CV axles in my LC last year to replace aftermarket axles the dealer had put in which were vibrating like crazy. A couple of months ago I noticed the smaller end of the inboard boot was leaking grease on both axles so I replaced with rolled edge clamps from McMaster-Carr ( part...
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    Dead front door speaker?

    I've had buzzing from the driver's door speaker for a while and finally got around to ordering the re-foam kit from simplyspeaker. I took the door panels off and found the driver's door speaker had a tear in the foam which was expected. What was unexpected was that the passenger door speaker...
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    Replacing radiator - what else should I do?

    My wife and I plan to tow a U-Haul trailer from Northern California to Madison, WI (2100 miles each way) in September when my son moves out there. I have a 2003 LC with 206K miles and the original radiator. I'm planning to replace the radiator before we leave just for peace of mind that it...
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    Worn out rear springs?

    I've noticed that I'm relying more on my airlift bags for even lighter loads such as weekend trips with luggage. Towing requires a fair amount of pressure in the bags to support the trailer. I'm wondering if I'm due for a new set of springs (oem)? It's a 2003 LC (no AHC) with 203K miles. I have...
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    Should I index torsion bar back a little?

    I re-indexed my torsion bars a few months ago and am wondering if I went too far with the driver's side or if it matters. The adjusting bolt protrudes a little below the surrounding frame. Do I need to index it back a little or just leave it? The passenger side is not as far down. Thanks, Chris
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    Looking for front speakers, JBL 6520 speakers with factory amp- any experience?

    I need to replace the front speakers in the front doors of my 2003 LC due to bad buzzing lately with bass and only mild volume. I don't really want to do the re-foam of the oem speakers. Looking at Crutchfield in the 2 and 3 ohm, 6.5" speakers there are the Powerbass L2-652 which I've seen in...
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    Transmission gets stuck in 3rd gear after mountain driving

    I've noticed this about once or twice a year since it was almost new and I had the dealer look at it years ago but they couldn't find anything. It happens when I've been on steep, winding mountain roads that require me to manually downshift into 1st or 2nd gear to avoid riding the brakes. If I...
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    Help needed! Can't get the new CV axle back in.

    I've got my LC torn apart in the driveway. I had no trouble removing the old aftermarket driver's side CV and have replaced the upper control arm with an SPC. I did not release the lower ball joint. What I can't do is get the new oem shaft back in. I've got it seated in the differential but...
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    Advice on parts needed for front axle replacement

    I'm replacing the vibrating aftermarket front axles in my 2003 LC soon and am about to order the axles online. After looking through the FAQ and searching other threads I'm not sure if other parts are needed besides the axles. Looking at my service history online, it appears that the wheel...
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    Wanted  Parts needed for front axle replacement?

    I'm replacing the vibrating aftermarket front axles in my 2003 LC soon and am about to order the axles online. After looking through the FAQ and searching other threads I'm not sure if other parts are needed besides the axles. Looking at my service history online, it appears that the wheel...
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    Suspension questions, advice needed on repairs and possible upgrades

    Until 6 months ago, my 2003 LC was completely stock except for Air-lift bags in the rear springs and is at 197K miles. I'm the original owner. Since it's a California vehicle, there is no rust underneath. It now has Slee Step-Sliders and 275/70/18 KO2's. I've been doing a lot of reading on Mud...
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    Quick question - OK to reuse coolant?

    I'm changing the heater T's today and have drained 1 gallon into a clean jug which previously held distilled water. When I'm done can I reuse the coolant or should I use new? I have a gallon of Toyota coolant concentrate but it might be nice to return it since it cost almost $50! Thanks, Chris
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    Prices for dealer replacement of left front axle?

    While under my 2003 LC greasing the driveshafts to get rid of the clunk (it worked by the way) I noticed that the inner CV boot on the driver's side was torn and throwing grease. I took it to the dealer today and to replace with an aftermarket axle they are quoting $1100. If I wanted an OEM axle...
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    Please recommend a rear storage bag...

    Having recently taken my LC for the first off-roading trip in over 10 years and with plans to do more, I found that I need to carry some accessories with me. I had to sacrifice my jumper cables to some idiots trying to put a 2wd Rav4 through some soft sand in Joshua Tree so I bought a nice tow...
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    Source for seat and side mirror control knobs

    I have a 2003 LC. The recline control handle for the switch broke and got lost as did the little knob for the side mirror controls. I've searched around online and haven't come up with a source for these. I haven't gone to the dealer yet but frequently those only come as whole units with the...
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