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Howdy everyone 🤠 Since owning my LX470, it’s been a great truck, but for the last 3–4 months I’ve had a clunking noise coming from the rear driver-side that I cannot diagnose and it’s driving me insane. Here’s a link to the noise: Video Link When the noise happens Going over bumps Shutting...

Hello! I decided to tackle the timing belt myself. Was following the OTRAMM video and all was good well until it was time to put the belt in. Half of me thinks I am in time, and the other half of me thinks I’m way out. It took me a long while to actually get the belt on for some reason since the...

Hello, I’m looking at getting a new set of wheels. Just got new tires so looking at sticking with 16 inch. Plus I don’t want to lift it more right now and possibly deal with rubbing. I don’t love the look of the stocks right now as they are worn. I’m looking at KMC impacts as they are a sure fit...

Hello, I have a 2004 LX470 with around 170k miles. It recently had an engine swap, and has been dying when the steering wheel is turned when hot. Apparently this bolt looking piece (attached picture) is broken and is leading to a vacuum issue. The mechanic I talked to sprayed brake cleaner at...

Hello, I recently just did my power steering lines and steering rack myself. I noticed the high and low pressure lines are leaking where they connect to the steering rack. I could not torque them to specs as I did not have enough room. If I take it to Toyota would they torque them down and fix...

Hello, I am replacing the steering rack in my 2000 LC. I have a few questions that i hope you guys can answer. So I am getting new bushings and all that. I just need to know if i should get new spacers, bolts (maybe called studs) and banjo bolts. I plan on doing this myself before I replace the...

Hello, I have attached everything I am buying for suspension plus wheel bearings. Please let me know if I’m missing anything I’ve tried to get everything I could think of (except for springs). I did my best to add everything I could but another pair of eyes always helps. Thank you.

I live in the Phoenix area and would like a recommendation for a good LC mechanic. Thanks in advance

Hello, I need to replace the suspension in my LC. I’m planning on getting an ARB rear bumper because mine is falling off. I don’t want any sag on the rear end but want suspension that is comfortable. I’m already looking at new bump stops for my LC. I was planning on getting OEM suspension and...

Hello, I’ve noticed that after driving my 100 series the engine stays warm for extended periods of times after turning it off. It stays at the running temp (180 degrees Fahrenheit) for maybe 30 min to an hour. I just replaced the thermostat and it has plenty of coolant. I need to do the timing...

Hello. Longtime lurker first time posting. Apologize if the question has already been asked or if I am posting in the wrong thread. I swear I have read almost every thread on tire size for the 100 series but cannot find a solid answer. My cruiser has a 2.5" OME lift and ARB front bumper. I want...

Hello, I recently got a 2000 LC. It has been a Cali truck all its life except its spent the past couple years in Maine. There was almost no rust on the frame, just on the welds and the axel had some decent rust in some spots. I spent time getting away most of the rust then painting it with...

Hello, I need help, I recently bought a 2000 LC and have been chipping away at repairs. I noticed that when the car is sitting it drips coolant and when starting it drips a lot fast. Although its not an alarming amount I still would like to fix it. Another werid thing that happens is when I...

Hello, this is my first post so please forgive me if there are any issues. I am having an odd issue with my vehicle occasionally dying out at low RPM when I turn the steering wheel, and I am hoping someone may be able to give me some suggestions. I also have very limited mechanical knowledge...

Hey guys, I have a 2018 Long Bed Taco and I was hoping to replace the bed because of the originals ware and tare. I bought a newer replacement bed and was hoping to install it myself. I got as far as removing the tailgate and noticed this might be more work that previously expected. Is there a...

This recent year I've installed a few new aftermarket additions to my FZJ80, and with that came a lot of extra weight (mainly in the rear) that my current springs don't appreciate too much. Without extra cargo in the back there is a slight difference in wheel-well clearance when compared to the...

Hello, I have a 2013 LX570 141K miles. I get this weird rattling noise at low RPMs. I'm using Ow20 oil and overall there are no issues with drivability and this noise is very annoying. It usually happens when I'm going really slow or idling like at a drive-through or something but it might even...

Hi, looking for torsion bar & droop advice. My 99 LC is converted from AHC to OME 2". My (front) center hub to fender measurement is 51.5cm (20.27”) and full droop is 59.5cm (23.42”) so I have 8cm (3.15”) of droop which is currently limited by the shocks, I can get another 2cm (0.78") droop out...

Fellow cruiser heads, I need advice on a little problem I have ran into whilst installing a OME/Dakar 2” kit. I got the front all bolted on and it was a breeze, just time consuming. On the back I hit a snag with a shackle bolt getting stuck and need some advice for people that have overcome...

I adjusted the valves to spec and timed it with the light gun at idle (many thanks to responses to my questions on how to get this far). Previous owner had done a "partial desmog" according to people who saw pictures. Now that the rebuild is done I want to know where I need to run vac tubes to...