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  1. mason

    Hazard switch for CDL = same thing as CDL switch + pin-7 mod?

    I've noticed this with my 80, but not sure if it's something odd that's going on, or that the 80's hazard switch doesn't have the one pin that the actual CDL switch has (leading to pin 7). I had to pull the front driveshaft to replace a front spider (which I still haven't done yet). I used the...
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    Pulled front driveshaft. Used hazard switch for CDL. Will it stay locked?

    My daughter's 80 developed a sudden bad fast vibration (and growl) at over 20 mph under load (accelerating or decelerating). Based on the speed of the vibration, I knew it was driveline rather than wheel-related. Ended up being a bad front spider on the front driveshaft. Didn't have a CDL...
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    LSPV not included in Toyota brake fluid svc? Really?

    I just had the rotors resurfaced at a local machine shop, put on rebuilt calipers, new lower brake lines and new pads all the way around (including 100s on the front), but just couldn't seem to get all the air out of the system (despite doing the FSM method and trying a few other...
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    Rear output stud retheading

    Rear output shaft stud retheading After replacing the spiders on my rear driveshaft, I cross-threaded one of the studs on the rear output shaft flange. Just the very end of the stud is messed up. I've already got a set of nuts coming from Dan, but spent the day yesterday trying to find a...
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    Anyone reupholster their leather seats with cloth?

    In four months, I'm going to hit the road, and will be putting 300 to 400 miles a day on the cruiser for eight straight weeks, and my leather is trashed. I've been eyeing AATLAS1X's leather kit, along with replacement seat foam, but if there's a kit for cloth out there, I'd rather do that...
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    Me and the 80 have joined a storm chasing team this year

    Hey all. I'm under obligation to Dr. Joshua Wurman (Home - Center for Severe Weather Research (cswr.org)) for this year's season. If you don't know, he's the guy riding in back of the Doppler on Wheels (DOW) on "Storm Chasers." I will be in the 80, and the project is covering all my fuel...
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    Real Time Help Please--Is THIS a Toyota alternator, and is it toast?

    Took the alternator off last night to prepare to order new brushes, and found the brushes don't look like what's in my FSM, and the brush cover is also missing. There's no stickers or logos on the unit what-so-ever, so is it an original OEM part with aftermarket brushes in it, or some...
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    Alternator problems--connector or brushes?

    A month or so ago, the battery discharge light came on, and since I had recently bought an OEM Cruiser battery, figured it was time for new brushes. But before I placed the order, trying to eliminate maybe dirty generator connector contacts, thought I would try and unplug/plug the generator...
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    Any quality difference in wheel studs? Broke one today.

    I broke a DS rear stud today while rotating my tires. I know I had the lug nuts too tight, because I wasn't using a torque wrench until now (duh, 76 lbs). I've already got the hub off the 80 and hammered out the broken stud. Is there any real quality difference between a Toyota stud and one...
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    Diff between Toyota 27F & Interstate MTP-24F?

    Looking at the Interstate MTP-24F, but I could got out of town and get a Toyota 27F (for an extra $45 in gas). CDan stated the Toyota has different specs, but I can't find them anywhere. Anyone know?
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    No more Hannibal Roof Racks for 80s!

    Just called Hannibal USA, and they no longer make the 80 series roof racks! WTF!
  12. mason

    OEM Venezuela 80 wheels, tires & gears

    Anyone know what the specs were on the wheels, tires and gearing on the Venezuela 80s that were sold with no flares and smaller wheels and tires?
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    new rotors & pads, surging is returning

    I began developing a wobble in the steering wheel and slight pulsing or surging when braking. Had the front rotors turned and put new OEM pads on (front only). Right rotor was a lot worse, and almost at minimum spec. Couple of months later, it began doing it again, this time worse...
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    55mm Checker 1/2 drive socket fit for front bearing nuts?

    The only thing I've been able to find is a 55mm thin-wall socket with 1/2 drive from Checker. Anyone know if it's deep enough, and whether it'll fit on the nut tight enough and still have enough outer clearance? -Eddie
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    Day run/picnic to West Texas park 9/15/07

    Cruiser80 (Scott from El Paso) and I (Carlsbad, NM) are doing a short run to William's Ranch in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park (http://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/4x4.htm) on Saturday the 15th. The entrance from the highway is just at the western base of Guadalupe Peak (highest...
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    What tires did these come with from showroom?

    Anybody know (or remember) which brand tires these came with originally, and whether the white letters were out or in? Thinking of going retro here. -Eddie
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    Observations on AC cycling time on outside vs. recirc air

    In my quest to make my truck run more fuel efficiently and cooler, I decided to time the compressor's on/off cycle on the two settings. Max cool, in the shade, all windows closed, 96 degrees outside: On recirc, the on time was ~28 seconds, off time was ~10 seconds. On outside air, on...
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    Anyone's PS gear hitting housing after PM?

    I removed my PS pump to replace some seals. Since I don't have have a vice or a press, I didn't remove the drive gear. All other seals were replaced. Now after reinstalling, I get either the drive gear or the nut hitting on the housing. If I loosen the bolts to just finger tight, it...
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    Thoughts on potential HG jobs for non-expert mechanics like me!

    First, I’d like to thank all those mudders who loaned their time and thoughts on my problems relating to the HG repair. I take full ownership for the issues resulting from not following the offered advice, and am humbled by the patience of the forum members in lieu of that. This is for those...
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    HELP! Serious problems after head gasket job!

    Just bolted up everything, and it didn't run. Kept trying, and eventually it was able to stutter at a very slow idle. Couldn't get any more speed out of it. It got going just a little and was able to do a half-hearted rev, then I noticed the back half exhaust manifold glowing red! What is...
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