I always use a detergent/water solution in the UC tank. To clean with petro solvents I place the parts in a jar with the appropriate solvent then place the jar in the tank so the water level is close to the top of the tank. The instructions with mine caution to never let the water level drop...
I bought standard Toyota OEM 16" steel wheels for Landcruisers from the local dealership. They fit perfectly and as I recall they were cheaper than any aftermartket wheels. I'm running LT235-85s and LT 265-75s with no problems.
I DO live in the extreme cold, have for nearly 30 years. Plug-in preheating engine heaters are necessary for all vehicles petrol or diesel. So are battery blankets, synthetic lubricants, and transmission oil heaters. Plug-ins are available in most workplace parking lots. The refineries and...
These three might fit your budget. Any of them would be much better than the Prado.
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How much you're willing to pay and how little the seller is willing to take. In a lot of places in the world the value of everything is determined that way.
Mine has a bit of a growl, only on deceleration in 4x4 on any surface. No growl from the diff when just the hubs are locked in.
U-joints replaced, shaft spline tight, diff fluid at correct level.
Lots of us have discovered that the Red Tops are overrated, expensive crap.
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