repair

Hey guys, long time no see. I’m currently at the ER with a torn bicep muscle. I was putting adding all the anti-squeal plates and retainers the PO left out on the front brakes, some new TT sway bar links and rotating tires on our 100. I went to pull off the last tire (wasn’t even lifting it)...

The door keeper binds and rips from the metal of the door. A backplate is needed to strengthen the area for the new door keeper. I've seen repairs where the door is completely disassembled and angle iron is welded inside. But I've also seen some where they simply bolt a plate to the door; 2...

I understand that dealership is not the go-to place for most forum members' maintenance/repair 😂. But I'm hoping to get recommendation on top Toyota dealers that can work on 100 series better than others when that's the only option. For those of us take road trips often, Murphy's law strikes...

Over the last couple of days I started the roof rehab. I’m actually pretty happy. The rain gutter trim isn’t totally rusted out and needs little repair work. The shell itself, that’s another story… Any advice on working on the shell? I’ve considered buying one of the bathtub refinishing kits...

I'll be moving to South Carolina (Aiken) next year and would like any recommendations for Land Cruiser repair shops in Soulth Carolina/Georgia. Thanks in advance.

My lovely bride said, "Just buy a new one." Almost did that, but I wanted speakers mounted up there and I couldn't bring myself to hack up a new pad. I am also DIY to the extreme. So, I went to work. First you must cut out the cracks as they curl up above the original surface. A heat gun...

After all the help you guys have given me, I'm glad to finally have the opportunity to give something back. My passenger sideview mirror stopped darkening a couple weeks ago. After going through all the obligatory threads on Toyota forums about whether I was even imagining that it darkened in...

Aloha, My Factory Soft Top straps have deteriorated or broken off, that I have had for three years. What are your solutions to repairing these straps, besides taking it to an Upholsterer. Also, With the straps not lasting long in the sun, what are other options out there for rolling up the...

Does anyone have a place that can repair the nav drive in my 03 LC. I saw a post once about a few places, but can’t seem to find it again. As you can see in the pics, the display works, but it won’t show the nav. Yeah I know it’s 20yrs outdated and looks awful even when it’s working, but the...

I'm a DIY guy (just wrapped up starter and valve cover replacement), but always assumed you needed special equipment to do a/c repair. Apparently I can rent the manifold gauge set and vacuum pump. Is that all that's needed? How to you find a leak? Is the DIY route fairly doable, or should I bite...

I am purchasing a 88 FJ62 that cracked the head and the owner now wants to sell. The rig has 145k miles and I am debating on the best course of action for getting her back up and running and I would love some feedback or opinions from the group here. As I see it, I have a few options without...

I've read through the threads on repairing the LX 570 seats and saw lots of recommendations for Leatherique and a few example applications. I have a 2013 LX with the semi-aniline seats. Below are photos of the wear on the driver's left bolster. Frist off, geez, that looks like bonded leather...

How do I troubleshoot the individual parts? The repair manual gives possibilities but I do not see information on how to test the possible malfunctioning components. I do not want to throw random parts at it. I would think there might be a diagnostics and trouble shooting flow chart out...

Would anyone know the different parts that make up the navigation unit in an '04 TLC. I'd like to do a DIY repair on the screen but can't find a complete list of all of the components in the unit. TIA

Hey guys - we have a 2003 LX470 that my wife drove to Asheville to visit family. I am worried the catalytic converter on it may be toast. Is there somewhere in town that she could get it looked at on the weekend? I'm worried about her potentially driving it home - two kids with her too.

I'm just getting into the top repairs and the fiberglass is covered in spider cracks. I did some reading up and common repair is to take a Dremel to all the cracks then apply gel coat. There are so many cracks I think I am better of to sand all the gel coat off and apply new gel coat. Anyone...

Hello everyone! I'm pretty new here as I just acquired my first 60-series a couple of weeks ago, but I have some questions about the C-Channels on the rig. I'm wondering if I could get away with not replacing them and just de-greasing/metal-prepping/POR-15-ing them, or if they need to be...

A friend's son needs some patching / repair done on the underside of a Scion XB: any suggestions in the Portsmouth area for a shop that might be able to do this work? The son bought the car in MA (where it had passed inspection allegedly), failed NH inspection. Thanks all!

Wondering if anyone has used a product like this before that can replace a valve stem from the outside of the wheel Running stock wheels, I'm always concerned about getting into an obstacle off-road that could potentially rip the valve stem off. Hasn't happened yet, but I've got enough lip...

I had a reputable LC mechanic redo all my drum brakes about 300 miles ago, and they started out real firm and worked great. Recently they needed some pumping up before they would stop, and now I am getting almost nothing, and having to downshift/use the E brake to fully stop :oops: How long...