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I'm looking for some alignment advice. Sorry to start another alignment thread, but I've read through as many as I can with search. I have a 2" Dobinsons MRA lift with Dobinsons UCA. I'm getting some tire wear on the outer edges, squeaking on the pavement when turning sharp at low speeds, and...

Hi all, wanted to introduce myself & ask for some advice. My name is Mark & our since new family owned 98 Tacoma TRD V6 with 131K miles took a hit neat 285 & MLK Jr on 9/25 and due to frame damage State Farm wants to total it. This truck lived in Albuquerque NM between delivery to August ‘23...

Hi All, I'm looking to purchase a 2004 LX 470 with extremely low miles 71k based in the northeast - price is $25k, but I'm sure I can negotiate. Outside exterior and interior is pristine, but I noticed some rust on the undercarriage. I'm not an expert on these vehicles and was looking for advice...

All, I came across a 2000 Land Cruiser with 188k. One owner, clean maintenance record. Seller is asking $5,000. The issue is Rust. See pictures attached/below. Looking for your advice and a purchase/no-purchase decision. Looking for reccomended repair cost to frame, components, and body...

My 1985 FJ60 got caught in a parking lot for a few hours that flooded just above the door jambs. Carpets / floor soaked. NY State has a salvage law for flooded cars if flooded that way. I'm in the process of ripping out alll the carpets to get it to dry quickly / minimize damage. Also - the...

I have been chasing a white rabbit for a long time dealing with my starter on my 1996 FZJ80, and I need a fresh set of "eyes". The problem I am getting is when turning the key, nothing happens. You can tell power is being drawn from the dimming of lights, but no starter action. In the past, I...

It is time to rebuild the pump in my ‘92 HDJ80. It is starting to leak and my fuel mileage is even worse than the usual bad. Doing research now and the more I read the more I am getting conflicting opinions. Some advice would be nice. I am going to be buying all OEM unless I can be convinced...

Hi guys! I have been actively posting in the FJ40 forum and this is my first time here. I could not see many threads on FJ60 body panels -- is there a good demand on FJ60 body parts? We manufacture and distribute quality classic car body parts, and I sincerely need your valuable input on this...

Looking at a 250k vehicle this week. Same owner past 20 years. I’ve gathered that it has been maintained at a local shop but suspect no major systems services or updates. So far, photos look pretty solid for rust and condition, one rear quarter panel spot. Tires seem decent from photos. I’m...

Help me save my baby! I’m thinking wire wheel rust inhibitor and flat black overcoat? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking at buying a 2005 Land Cruiser 100 that is just below 150 000 miles. All service done at Toyota. Since I am unable to inspect the vehicle on site the dealer agreed to film a few clips. The dealer filmed a 5-minute-long clip of the frame, body and engine bay to show the amount of...

I have had the Cascadia 4x4 VSS 85 watt system installed since April 2023, I bought the full system which includes the MPPT charge controller from Cascadia. After install everything was working fine with the system, it was charging the house battery and I had no issues, but also at the time I...

So I have a 69 FJ40 with a SBC 350, 400 trans, electric fuel pump. I have been thinking about going to a qjet carb, 750 cfm. Or, do I bit the bullet and do a Sniper II EFI? I would like to drive this a few times a week around town and to and from work. Any info and/or advice, good or bad...

Last we was a tough week. I inadvertently drove my 1980 FJ40 with no oil and seized the motor. It is a long story as to all the little events that lead to me making such a stupid mistake and trust me, I am very frustrated with myself. I will just say NEVER TRUST Jiffylube with anything. I was...

My daughter has my 2000 LC100 at school (3.5 hours away). She called bc the 100 wouldn't start. On a video call, I can see/hear the following: No dash or interior lights working. No crank or clicking when trying to start. Battery read @ 12.5 volts. EFI Relay Bypass Kit Installed and 20 amp...

Hey guys! I went to check on a 2005 GX today and I wonder if you guys can give me some advice on it. It has 170k miles and I'm not sure about the rust condition. I'll upload some pictures of the frame and the belt. The major problem have is that they don't know when was the last time the tb was...

The windscreen wiper motor on my RHD 2004 78 Series Troopy (Narrow nose) is extremely tired, and these cannot be rebuilt or reconditioned. Ive checked and compared the Yota part numbers and prices for my model year and the newer wide nose post 2009 models 2004 model part no 85110-60180 2009...

Recently took a rock through my 97 lx450’s passenger headlight. Still works great but I can’t seem to find any headlight lens or even full assemblies for a reasonable price. Any advice on whether to do the Toyota headlight swap to make this easier to deal with in the future, just pay the $500...

Hello all! I've been lurking on the forum for a bit now and went to look at my first 100 Series today. Its a 2000, black with 151k miles. I can definitely see why they have such a fantastic following! I drove the LC and immediately fell in love. However, the one I looked at has spent most of its...