front end

  1. A

    LC Rocking

    I am having a rocking problem. At speeds above 50 mph, my 2016 LC rocks sideways. It is not a vibration or a shimmy. While off-roading last summer, the vehicle would start rocking so severely that I had to come to a full stop before it would stop. It is not constant but seems to start when the...
  2. 1993 imported 80 series 1FZ-FE

    1993 imported 80 series 1FZ-FE

    engine photo 1993 1FZ-FE imported 80 series
  3. J

    SOLD 1976 FJ40 SOA axels

    Got a set of axels here Cut and turned for SOA + 4 wheel disk brakes 1200$ Come with High steer arms and steering bars Shocks Springs Two double Cardon shafts from tom woods
  4. lyonmat

    Clicking/Clunking sound from front end under power - advice appreciated

    2001 Landcruiser 280k 2.5 Ironman lift with Freedom Upper control arms. Out of blue heard some louder clunking sound come from front end , mainly only when under power. Took to local shop and they were confident CV axles. Replaced for $600 and now similar sound, but quieter still there making...
  5. N

    bobbing front end of bed VS importing

    So I have a JDM 95 Hilux LN107 double cab, super short bed. But started as a fire truck. So I have been looking for past year to import a bed from overseas. It naturally is a challenge but I have one lead. The one I've found overseas is complete but needs some body work. I have a shipping...
  6. jkl72-40

    Front end clunk

    1982 4wd pickup OME lift. What are some common front end issues that you can feel and it doesnt take much movement to make the noise. U bolts are tight bushings are good in the springs and the steering stabilizer. Doesnt look like the torque bar has issues but not ruling it out either. I dont...
  7. JL2167

    Need help with front end head-scratcher

    Good evening: I'm trying to diagnose a front-end problem with my '78 FJ40 and am looking for some advice from those with more experience and know-how than I possess. i apologize in advance for the length of this post, but I figure the more information I give the better. Was driving to work the...
  8. Jczajka

    Insurance wants to total truck - front end damage. Need advice

    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...
  9. Sean Foster

    Strange pop from the front end…

    Hey yall, i just went back and watched some wheeling footage from this weekend and what I noticed has me concerned. For the longest time when I’m seriously flexed out I hear a pop noise from my front end. I always figured this was just a bushing getting bound up at full flex but after seeing...
  10. L

    best place for alignment on slight lifted truck

    getting ready to install my new 2 inch lift on a 2020 tacoma. looking for a place to do alignment that knows what they are doin. poss dealer?
  11. deltapine1

    NYO- Bull Bar & Headlight Trim color

    Need Yo Opinion - NYO Bull Bar is Bright Aluminum and Headlight Trim (I hate the damn things) are Chrome. Do I powdercoat the Bull Bar Black and paint the chrome Black? Powdercoat the Bull Bar Black and leave the plastic tacky chrome? I wish there was a headlight option without the groove...
  12. Y

    My front end has deteriorated can you help me name the usual suspects.

    120k 2014 GX460 all stock. Over the last 20k miles I have developed what I personally know as "Toyota truck s***ty front end syndrome". I don't know if there really is a universal syndrome, but I do know that I have observed similar symptoms on various 4runners, Tacomas, and now my GX. It...
  13. danbo

    Hum/growl from front end. Replaced wheel bearings/knuckle bearing/CVs/ball joints

    Long time lurker here. 99 with 303k miles. Running an Ironman stage 2 lift with the diff drop, KO2 285s. I have a hum or could even call it a growl that’s most noticeable at 40mph+. Becomes higher pitched with increased speed, and lower pitch/ louder during deceleration. Braking has no affect...
  14. Hokie99

    After market Suspension Parts

    I am looking to refresh my sons 100 series LC with 285k miles, at least the front end. The OEM parts are really expensive, and if I have to go that route I will but with 2 kids in college it would be nice if I did not have to spend a small fortune. Are there any reputable aftermarket suppliers...
  15. wildm333

    Wanted Wanted!! 100 series rescue! front end pieces needed

    Hello all! Happy to finally be a part of the 100 series life. Looking to buy a cashmere beige metallic passenger side fender, headlight trim, as well as the trim under the grille. Also looking for OEM glass headlights for the passenger side in good condition as well as an oem corner light...
  16. gasman4u

    trustworthy (non LC) mechanic in Durham/Mebane/Hillsborough

    I've had a time getting some new front end noise dignosed after a "friend" put on new struts to replace the 10 year old ones on my wife's Honda Odyssey. I've struck out twice with what I thought were decent shops, but am looking to get the mud hive mind experience if possible for reputable...
  17. samwise

    Front end damage thoughts on lx470

    I’m looking at this as a potential purchase, seller has been pretty open about everything, it was in this accident last year, declared total loss, then bought at auction by current seller. Runs and drives, no airbag deployed. Has around 170k. Doesn’t appear to be any frame damage, I would...
  18. holter95

    AHC front end collapse - height sensor link fail

    Hi all - first time posting, hope it can be of some help (searching for this issue turned up nothing). Front end collapsed on my 00 LX this week: no lights, error codes, just suddenly felt like every Land Rover / Navigator on air springs, riding on the bump stops (spine shatteringly poor ride...
  19. J

    Pesky Pop

    Howdy, I've had a pesky pop in the front end for a while now and can't seem to track it down. I have eliminated ALOT of possibilities but can't find the culprit. The scenario for it happening is this: When turning left, typically from a stop either at a light or stop sign, as soon as...
  20. doober

    Seeking advice: Replacing entire rack and pinion or just inner tie rods on LX470?

    Seeking advice on some maintenance that was neglected on my new-to-me 2002 LX470 with 179500 miles on her. I just took my lx to my local tire + axle guy who pointed out to me that I had some significant issues with my front end. First off, all ball joints were totally shot. That's a...
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