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    Are FJ40 Half Doors legal in australia?

    Hi all, planning to run with half doors and bestop soft upper doors on my FJ40. Before buying anything just wanted to make sure it was legal to drive with half doors in Australia, specifically NSW but other states as well, and if I would need an engineer to certify having them (which I would...
  2. MACKSDAD

    Seized spark plug 6

    I have a spark plug (#6) on my 100 series that is seized pretty badly, I tried to put pb on it overnight but it still feels like it wins budge. I’m ready to just use my longest breaker bar and try to wiggle it out. If I happen to snap the plug what should my next move be to repair it?
  3. S

    Wanted  Looking for some advice

    Looking at an FJ62 guys asking 24k and this is my first one which is why I’m posting. My plans are to use it as a daily driver during the winter months and a cruise around town vehicle the rest of the year. He says it’s got an engine replacement approx 160k ago, and a replacement tranny in 2006...
  4. D

    Automatic Transmission questions

    Hey all, I’m the type that can do mechanical things if there’s a video showing me how, but I don’t have a vast knowledge of things… So I have been experiencing a lot of issues with my automatic transmission “sticking in neutral” and decided I would try draining the transmission fluid...
  5. M

    Burning 5L of engine oil in 500km (no smoke) 1985 2H Diesel Troopcarrier - Advice Welcome

    Hi All First post, unfortunately not the question I hopped to be asking but glad all the same to hear all your advice!! We brought our troop just before we went back into lockdown (Melbourne, Australia) and had strict 5km limits on where we could travel to. We have since relocated 200km to the...
  6. T

    In search of a 100 series in Canada(or to import)

    First off, hello all and thanks for creating such a cool and useful forum. I'm a complete novice when it comes the Landcruiser, though I've always admired them from afar. I've decided it's (hopefully) time to change that, and I've decided the 100 series is likely where I'd like to be sitting...
  7. cruisinPNW

    Steering wheel noise when turning

    After a short road trip last month, I have started hearing a faint noise when turning the steering wheel. It sounds like its coming from directly behind the wheel but the steering feels no different than before. Any Ideas on what is causing this and how to fix it? Its hard to hear in the video...
  8. gunrule

    Hilux  1987 Toyota pickup 4wd shifter wont work truck wont move

    I just picked up my Toyota 1987 extended cab SR5 22r last month and drove it from Arizona to Kentucky. I took it out hill climbing and mudding for about 5hours. Was in 4wd and 3rd gear going fast over some mud and the engines rpm was going up without me pushing on the gas and in neutral so I...
  9. Thatonedude

    **FIXED** 2006 LX470 Infamous Brake Failure| HELP Wanted | Baltimore Maryland | Crypto | Beer | Pizza | etc

    My issue was fixed with installing Toyota Part # 47070-60010 Price of Purchase at that time: $767. I had Lexus install it; they charged me $875 (5 hours of labor @ $175 an hour rate) Total Cost: $1,642 Total without discount -$100 Lexus Service Coupon ***$1,542 Final Out the door cost***...
  10. D

    EC2-B1 and Radio fuses blow out for no reason, Help!

    Hi people, My 02 Lx 470 blows out the 20A ECU-B1 and Radio fuses in the fuse box under the hood for no apparent reason. Initially I thought it was related to heavy rain but I was wrong. And if I try to plug in a new fuse it blows out immediately. I have to unhook the battery put the new fuses...
  11. Chibu

    '04 LX470 Tie Rod End Stuck!

    I've spent at least 6 hours total whacking, lubing, and whacking the driver side tie rod end and it's just too stuck. I turned the castle nut upside down, threaded it back on till it was flush with the bolt and whacked so much that the nut went from a 22mm nut to 23mm nut lol. I also whacked the...
  12. S

    Help idetifying this color

    Hello everyone, i've been on the forums for a little bit now but this is my first post. I'm hoping there is someone out there who can help me. Pictured below is my grandfather and his fj40 with my mother and uncle in the back. I've started restoring a 40 of my own and want to paint it to match...
  13. thewadejack

    Wedding Getaway Cruiser, Dripping Springs, TX

    Hello All! I'm sadly a former owner of a '87 FJ60. I had to give it up for adult life and I'm proud to say giving up some of life's pleasures 2 years ago has gotten my life in better order and got me engaged to a strong Texas woman. We are getting married in Dripping Springs in March of 2022...
  14. thewadejack

    Need 2022 Wedding Getaway FJ60/62, Dripping Springs, TX

    Hello All! I'm sadly a former owner of a '87 FJ60. I had to give it up for adult life and I'm proud to say giving up some of life's pleasures 2 years ago has gotten my life in better order and got me engaged to a strong Texas woman. We are getting married in Dripping Springs in March of 2022...
  15. Chibu

    (Solved!) 2004 Lexus LX470 Nothing happens when AHC switch is operated?

    Got a 2004 Lexus LX470. Few weeks ago I got the AHC to function for the first time in like 10 years by replacing the 20amp AHC-IG fuse that was missing. The car went from empty shocks and bumpy ride straight to N position and is holding at N position, it drives fine, doesn't feel like a pogo...
  16. cademonster

    Need help diagnosing noise

    Help! I have an unknown mystery noise coming from my 2001 LX470. It comes and goes on it's own but I'd like to know what the noise is! it only happens when my vehicle is in drive or reverse (disappears in neutral or park) and it is only happening when I am stopped or going at very slow speeds...
  17. T

    1hz timing

    Ok so a bit of a confusing one but I’d better put it out there coz I feel like a numpty atm I have a 1990 hzj75 ute I blew the motor I bought a 1hz from a 1994 80 series I switched over the injector pumps because the one I bought was ****ed thinking they would be the same or at least the same...
  18. H

    19 Years old, never worked on a car before and got a HJ61... Looking for general guidance/resources

    Hello dear Landcruiser enthusiasts! I'm 19 years old and just got to learning how to drive. My father has bestowed upon me this beautiful beast of a machine that he also uses for hes day to day activities on our property and getting around the area. A HJ61LG-MXW! Now as the title suggests I'd...
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    “Access door” behind oil pan to get into the trans is gone

    Ok guys, I feel really stupid asking this, and I’m scared to find out the answer. I’m 99% sure that this isn’t supposed to be like this and I’ve broken something, so I’m going to ask because I don’t even know where to start on the fix. (I’m also 15 and attempting to learn about cars through...
  20. ScottyRt66

    Replacing alternator, but where to find bolts?

    Voltage regulator bit the dust on the 80, so we pulled the alternator. it was only held in place by the pivot bolt and years of grease and dirt. ive got part numbers but no specs, and since this is a DD, kinda need to not wait on the local Toyota dealer for 5 days to get them. Any one know what...
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