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  1. smokethedog

    For Previous 80 owners

    Hey Guys, Bit of a fishing expedition here. I currently have a 1995 landcruiser, built decently (see sig), and am toying with upgrading to the 100 series. I dont do heavy wheeling or rock crawling, more expedition/hunting type stuff. My 95 is a beast, but on the road it just aint that...
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    engine cutting out under heavy accel at 3k rpms

    Hey Folks, developed a new issue. Under heavy acceleration, the engine cuts out at around 2900-3000 rpms and above unless I reduce throttle. If I reduce throttle and continue accelerating, runs fine, get back in it, starts cutting out. By cuts out, I dont mean it stops altogether, it acts...
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    ome nitro "sport"

    decided I will be replacing my ome shocks with the same. Now I see there is an ome nitro "sport shock, and according to man-e-fre's web site, it replaces the earlier models that according to slee's site are offered in "soft or firm" models. Which should I buy here, if I had to choose from...
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    ome shocks

    Hey Folks, I have 100K+ miles on my OME shocks. Just wondering about the life expectancy of these shocks? My experience with other shocks tells me they need to be replaced.. What are your thoughts???
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    hi lift jack

    Hey folks, Any recommendations on a hi lift jack? thx
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    mud tire

    southeast mudders, which of the first two tread patterns would be best for south east MUD: http://www.treadwright.com/shopnow/entity/tabid/60/entityname/category/categoryid/16/sename/28575r16/default.aspx ? Not looking for a debate on retreads, just tread patterns for mud...
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    electric brake controller

    I just purchased a camper and need to install an electric brake controller. For those of you that have done this, where did you mount the controller?
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    What do you clean your factory aluminum wheels with?

    Mine look like crap, several years of salt in UT didnt help. I cleaned them with 409 and a pressure washer, looked better, but the "rough" inside of the spokes still has black spots. I researched acid washing, but that apparently is a bad idea as the acid will continue to eat at the wheels...
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    ever bought from these guys?

    Need new tires, going with nitto tera grapplers again and this is the best deal I can find. Does anyone have any experience with this merchant? OffroadToyStore.com - Big Kids Need Toys Too!
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    realtime help: high/surging idle at temp, with outside temp above 70-75F

    I've been fighting this issue for sometime now, and need toget it fixed before making a cross country trip. My issue is when the ambient outside temp gets warm, above 70F or so, my idle speed jumps up dramatically (1500-2000 RPMs). In the winter, I do not see this behavior. I did a search...
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    401 code questions

    I'm troubleshooting the wonderful 401 code. Are all the vacuum hoses for the "EGR and related junk" 3.5mm in size? Any idea how much of this hose would be needed to replace all the EGR related vacuum lines? Last one, is this the correct type of hose to use...
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    bulbs for lights in Kaymar bumper

    Have a few light bulbs burned out, and darned if I can figure out what the replacement bulbs are. ANyone know what to replace the following bulbs with? Trifa 12V P21W 2FZ C3 Trifa 12V R10W 2FY E3 thx
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    real time question on winches

    DISREGARD (called slee and got my ?'s answered) real time question on winches Getting the cruiser fixed, MAF is sold out of the Superwinch X9. What is a comparable winch? Warn XD 9000? I am no winch expert, would this be a decent winch? thanks, randall
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    quick question

    will the grill from an ealry 80 (92-94) fit a 95?
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    Landcruiser vs. Civic: bummer...

    I was leaving the airport thursday morning after a long, early flight back from Boston, happy to be in my cruiser headed to the house. I was thinking about some things I still needed to do to get it "the way i want it". I was driving to the airport exit booths through the parking lot when out...
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    tired, scarred, and bloody

    Finally got some time for more PM today. Replaced the PHH ("PESKY" is an understatement for that dang heater hose, if I never have to do that again, it will be too soon). Also replaced the ringed fan with the 4runner fan like CDan and ToolRUs figured out...
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    Code 420 CAT question

    Hey Guys, Seeing a code 420 (bad CAT). Getting this fixed on Monday and need some advice. I purchased the 95 LC 3 years ago. The PO had replaced the dual inline CATs with a single CAT (so some homemade sliders would fit I assume). Some History: About 6 months after I bought the LC, CEL...
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    fog lights

    I hate to ask such a lame question, but I need to get some fog lights before the snow gets thick. I've looked at PIAA ($$$$), KC Slim lights, and Hellas. Anyone have opinions or recommendations on these, or any others? thanks, randall
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    A343F transmission gear ratios question

    Hey Guys, Anyone know what the stock transmission gear ratios are for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and OD on a A343F tranny? I know it has a 4.11 (or 4.10) rearend, and assume 3rd is straight thru (4.10), but just guessing. Is that correct? thx, randall
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    PM ?'s & drill pump for diff fluid change?

    I saw a post from a while back where some guys rigged a drill pump with some hose to make easy change of diff fluids. Where do you find such a critter? Auto parts stores??? Hardware store?? Also, I changed plugs, wires, distr cap, rotor, pcv & grommet yesterday. Ever since stripping out...
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