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I’ve got a pronounced squeaking when I go backwards/reverse coming from what sounds like the passenger rear area. Hard to tell exactly. Replaced all the pads and front rotors. Replaced the parking brake shoes even though they looked fine. Replaced right front caliper, unrelated. Greased the...

Hi All, I have a 2003 LX470 that - like many of us - I've personalized quite a bit. Brand new 33" tires, brakes, rotors, bearings, custom bamboo tailgate cover / drawer system, lithium ion battery system, front and rear lockers, 4.30 gearing (5spd normally 4.11), completely rebuilt front and...

I noticed the Landcruiser was a little wandery when I drove it this morning. When I got in it after work, and took a turn out of a parking lot, I heard a big snap. And then couldn't steer. I had it towed to a Toyota dealer in rural VT. Looking to see if all the experts on here had any...

Sunday after Thanksgiving 2022 I took Beast Mode (I named it first Elon) up the mountain to cut down a Christmas tree. It was awesome. On the way up there, buried in deep snow was a rock who hates front axles. I proceeded to hit it HARD. See story here: HERE As I found out, Locking diffs are...

My truck was in an accident last with with front end damage and my insurance company want to total it and value it at $6700. Looking for advice on how to proceed and if my thinking is correct. Feel free to dive into my ADHD story or ignore it! I have dug around the site for a week and found...

I'm going to be getting back into the GX word shortly after selling my 470. I'm in the process of purchasing a 2015 460 with 85k miles. Single owner, and has been in to Lexus every 5k miles for service since new. My question is if there is anything I should be looking to complete maintenance...

Out of nowhere about a week ago, my '00 LC started misfiring and running extremely rough... went to check the CEL codes and was getting P0300- Random multiple misfire P0301- Cyl 1 Misfire P0303- Cyl 3 Misfire P1300- Igniter Circuit no. 1 Malfunction I dont know what to do to fix it and was...

As the thread title states, I'm looking at a 99' LC with 280k miles. Lived in warm/dry climate its entire life, mechanic owned. Everything looks really well sorted, but I'm honestly totally a newb when it comes to these LC's. All I know is my research has taught me these are the Kings of the SUV...

Guys, My 100 has 268k on the original radiator. No leaks or problems so far, but it's turning a little brown on the plastic. Would ya'll recommend replacing this radiator, and if so, what brand would you recommend? Where would be the best place to order one? Thanks in advance for any advice...

So... I sandblasted my block fully aware of the risks. Closed off all openings into the engine, using a fine grit and low pressure to get good results. Turns out the gaskets of the valve covers failed and the grit is now inside the engine. What are my options? First off i'll vacuum most of it...

I'm looking for a 2020 GX460, and had some questions and hoping to get some opinions on those that have experience. Background - I have been driving a 2000 Landcruiser for the last 22 years - it has been great, but showing its age and I'm ready for something newer. My wife has been driving a...

Hi all, I bought an OEM rear driveshaft from a Toyota dealership online, shopped around for the cheapest price and they offered free shipping. Also ordered some of the installation nuts for it. Well, I got the package yesterday, nuts weren't shipped, and the driveshaft was in one of those long...

I got a 2017 Tacoma that I'm using as a college pickup. Wish I would have found a manual but the 2.7 Auto is alright ( 22RE is what I'm used to in a small pickup). The biggest annoyance that I've had with this pickup is that it doesn't stay in 6th gear on the highway too well. The previous owner...

Hello, I am restoring a Fj40 1964, had questions about the rear door, need some details on how this thing opens saw a couple of pictures on the internet but they do not make a lot of sense, if anyone has a 1964 (hard top) and can help out .,,,, Need Help

Hi all, I'm a member of a UK MRT looking for some new AT tyres for our vehicles (Hilux and Defender 110) They're both currently running BFG KO2, happy with the off road performance and durability but would like better on road performance in both wet and dry. They mainly spend most of their...

need a new cat and associated gaskets, any advice? should I just grab a 200 dollar amazon deal and get the exhaust shop to install? or should I pay a bit more and get one with corresponding flanges and dig in? the y pipe is a magna flow in good shape and I replaced the muffler a couple years ago...

Greetings. I am looking for cargo divider ideas. I have removed my second row seats and would like to mount some electrical components on a cargo divider. Any and all advice would be much appreciated. See attached pic for an idea of what I'm looking to do. I've looked at the MSA / kaon...

I am the original owner of a 2008 Land Cruiser. I have about ~220K miles. I want try to get another 10-15 years out of it. I would love to see it go 500K. Help me get there!!! I don’t have an unlimited budget, so I’m trying to figure out which things would be worth it, and which things I...

Want to install a 7 way connector to my 78 40. Going to need a converter for the lights. Looking for tips on wiring this up. Thanks, Jim

Hi All Im facing an issue with the Carb of my recently acquired FJ40. After some observations and suggestions from a fellow member, I've identified that my carburator is leaking gasoline. This wasn't initially apparent, but after running the engine for a warm-up as part of an oil cleaning...