kzj78

Entertaining idea to trade, plus or minus cash depending on trade quality. I have a 1989 200tdi Defender 110 that is a daily driver that imported in around 2014. I have service records and receipts a couple inches deep. Turbo diesel with LT77 tranny, and LT230, with a salsbury (dana 60) rear...

Im new to the 70's if this has been discussed at length before I apologize. When I took posession of my 96 Prado the battery in it was an undersized group 34 Autozone special. It works but was loose and too small in the battery tray and didn't leave me any confidence adding accessories like...

Hello 👋🏽 I have a few days off due to the holiday weekend (in the USA) and I want to do something productive and swap out all the fluids that I haven’t gotten around to ever since getting my KZJ78. I have a few questions and I want to ask help for those more experienced in these type of cases...

I first reached out to John/radd cruisers on July 17th looking for an ac compressor after seeing a similar model to the one I was looking for on his website. he was able to find me the right part and got it sent out July 21st. I payed a crazy amount for next day shipping because I needed the...

Hello! I have an issue regarding my 1994 KZJ78 and wondering if you guys can give me any pointers/diagnose what's wrong. I upgraded the ancient aftermarket suspension to a Dobinson's 2" kit and afterwards I noticed that the driver's side on my rig is a bit lower than the left hand side. It wasnt...

Hey all, I can not for the life of me find anywhere online selling seat covers for a Prado 1993. I have seen a number of KZJ78 go up for sale with them on but can't find where to purchase them. Looking for a leather look like the below. Any suggestions would be stellar. Thanks!

Hi all, Figured I would share my latest acquisition: a classic/original 1993 KZJ78 Prado. It's in very sound condition overall, and the seller had owned it for the past 13 years (with receipts throughout their ownership). Plan for this is a simple yet a effective touring build. It already has...

Hi guys, hope everyone is doing well! I have trawled the "Search" area in the hunt for info around what people's wheel + tire + lift setups are on their KZJ78 Prados. Unfortunately I have read a lot, but not seen many photos with examples to share. As the thread title suggests, I am after some...

Hi team, Firstly, feel free to move this to the appropriate forum if it's in the wrong spot. This was thread was initially intended to simply show you guys my 1993 KZJ78 Prado here in New Zealand. She's an absolute gem: factory navy blue (hard to find!), just 165,000kms, and the truck...

What are all the differences between the kzj78 and LJ78? Obviously one has the 1kz and the other has the 2.4 liter, I also know the dash on the 2 are slightly different, other than that are they the same? (Axles, transmission, transfer case, brakes etc?)

Hello! I needed to replace a stripped wheel stud on my KZJ78 (‘94) and when I got around to whacking it with a hammer one spring behind the rotors came loose and fell on the ground. When I was able to remove the stud the left side plate came loose and now I have a handful of springs and stuff on...

Bought vehicle in winter time and never tried the aircon. Shipped vehicle to the USA and tried aircon this summer. Noticed that the clutch would NOT engage no matter what. Had a half can of R134a and decided to put some in. All of a sudden, the clutch kicked on while parked in my garage. I put...

Hey all! Finally got around to getting some new work done. It’s the first round of mods since I bought the Prado in November. I ordered a rear bumper and swing kit from coastal off-road. These kits are awesome and it doesn’t take a professional welder to assemble. After a lot of shopping...

Need some help sourcing an AC compressor for a kzj78! New is ideal, but I’ll consider used if it’s in good condition. Need it soon! Haha thanks. 1994 kzj78 1kzte

So I’ve started Getting a noise coming from my ac compressor when the clutch is activated, it sounds like a bearing is going bad, it’s noticeable but not a screech or anything. There’s also a red sort of dust surrounding the area now and not entirely sure why, but the wobble on the front end is...

Hey All! New here to the forum and a new owner of a kzj78. Forgive me for my naive question but I tried searching through the forum and couldn’t find any specific post that could help. I’m in the process of trying to purchase a set of new tires and wheels but want to get a certain look where...

Hey everyone. I just hit a year of owning my land cruiser and I just wanted to hear what you guys would recommend for some maintenance. I’ll give a list of what I’ve done At 92,000 kilometers: Water pump, timing belt, new thermostat, steering knuckles, radiator flush, new suspension. Shop...

I have a 1993 Prado KZJ78 and I’m looking for all four tie rods and steering damper. Any help on part numbers and a resource to buy them stateside would be much appreciated.

Does anyone have any info on this? Just saw a photo of what looks like a heater/ac system for the rear of a 70 series/ kzj78. If anyone has one or has info, where does the air blow out? Would I be able to source one and install on my truck? Is there a blower motor inside the center console...

Hello all, just recently bought a LJ79 with a turbo-ed 3L engine. Having some massive leak coming from the breather/PCV. Previous owner ran a hose from the engine all the way to the rear and the leak was really insane especially after a long drive (doesn't help that I park my car in a...