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So Hello, I am new at this and new to these sites in general so bear with me as I get to know this. For 15 years I have been living between Minnesota and Costa Rica. I am back in Costa Rica noe and I am planning a trip to Nicaragua next week for Semana Santa / Holy Week, where my fj45 is...

Me and my gf just got a 2006 Gx470. We should be getting it this week sometime. Just wanted to check in and see what all maintenance i should be looking to do. It has 169000 miles with Nav, the dealership we bought it from has several maintenance records with it (why i decided to get it) that i...

Just picked up my first TLC. "Jack" is going to need some love. I look forward to learning a lot from you guys. And yes I know how to use the search function! Lol

Hello, new guy here. I was informed to introduce myself to the group. I've known a few 4Runner owners who have nothing bad to say about their rigs generally. So, back in 2008, I talked the wife into giving a 2003 Sport V8 4x4 a run. We took it on some local trails, and she became the "do...

I bought my 80 about a month ago for 6500. I took it out for a drive know there were issues with it but being that it was in decent condition and it had the "bullet proof" 3FE I decided to pull the trigger. On the way home I noticed on hills that it would down shift and fall flat on its face...

Hello, been creeping around this forum since '08 when I had a 94 FJZ80...didn't know what I had (Clean, 100K miles, Factory Lockers) and sold it...Picked up my dads 75 FJ40 a couple months ago and figured why not get an account and post. He had it for about 8 years ish, I helped him do the disk...

Just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. I've been lurking around and reading the forum for quite sometime now and finally decided to register. My name is Jamie and Im located in Central Georgia (USA not Eurasia!) and work in the wildlife industry. I've got an 88 FJ62 with 160k miles...

Hey everybody! I've had my beloved Hundy for about a year now. Spend a lot of time reading posts and it's helped me immensely with fixing things and getting ideas. Just wanted to say thanks and hello to everybody in the 100 forum. I'm a young guy and new to the scene, if anyone ever wants to...

I'm JC. IM A NEWBIE AND IM HERE TO GET MY HAIR WET. I OWN A COUPLE TACOS BUT IM FIXING TO PURCHASE MY FIRST FJ60/62. ANY DOS OR DONTS? THX FOR READING AND YOUR .2¢ If I placed this in the wrong section please start out slow on giving me crap then lay her on.

Hey fellas Relocating to Pittsburgh in March after spending a few years abroad. Whilst not new to land cruisers (drive a 76 series currently), I have acquired an 80 series (my first 80 :clap:) for my new adventure. Looking for a group to talk LC with, work on the car and explore the area...

Greetings, My name Jamie and I just bought a 1998 Land Cruiser. I have been doing research for the past few months trying to figure out best year/model. A lot of the LC/LX I found were East Coast cars that had been recently imported to the West Coast. No offense to East Coasters, but I grew up...

Hey guys, Been lurking for a long time. Joined recently when I purchased the wife a 2004 LC100. I recently bought a 1997 LX450. Bought over internet, was assured lockers work. When I put into 4-lo, I cannot get lockers to engage, the lights just flash on dash. I think I read the ABS light...

Saved from a backroad in Indiana. I traded loads of firewood to get her. I just love the body style and ruggedness of the FJ40. I'm doing this on almost no funds, I'm a young guy and a senior in high school. So I'm going to need a lot of help as a begin to tear into her. So anything I need to...

I recently got a pretty decent FJ80 from Austin Tx and drove it about 3 hours home. On the way home we noticed the gearbox hangs and has some scary-hard shifts in it. It has a little over 200k and ive done some well needed maintenance (spark, smogg bypass, fluids, filters, wheels, replace OEM...

Hello all, My name is Luke from Texas. New to the forum, new owner of 1996 FJ80, and new to the world of the 4x4. Bought a 96 TLC yesterday and am looking for info on upgrades/checks needed to be done once a rookie acquires one of these things. This will be a daily driver in town and hopefully...

Hello All, Signed up a week ago and just had time to write this. I am currently deployed and at this time I don't have a FJ80 but I'm looking to get one when, Hopefully I will be able to get it as soon as possible. Been wanting a vehicle that I can go on expedition trips with but can be my daily...

Hey Everybody, I am checking in to say hello to everyone. A little background on my situation. I am currently driving a 2003 4Runner V8 and have put over 100k Miles on it and have been very happy with the truck. However my family is growing to 4 soon with plans for 5 so I am looking to...

I just started a headlight upgrade with bussmann relay.. Took out battery to have full access and there are two questions I have ... 1. What is this wire that is hooked up to nothing and 2, what does this 2 prong female connector for??? The 2 prong comes in with headlight harness and mysterious...

Hey Guys.. I have had my 85 FJ60 for about 5 years now...I am lucky enough to be the second owner and the PO did a great job not bastardizing this sweet lady. I am finally in a position to start making some repairs that are needed...with my free time and extra cash..hahah. I am fairly handy...