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I recently installed the Carpuride W903 in my 2015 LX570. Here's a video of me kind of demo'ing it. Cool concept, but it seems pretty buggy to me. The interface is all good, it's just really inconsistent and unreliable. Def not set and forget. Going to try and use it wired in with the AUX...

Hey guys, this is Valentines day. Should we change this to keep some out of the dog house? I am open to thoughts. Also TLCA would like us to write up a club spotlight for the Magazine, to celebrate our 26 years. 1998-2024

I am contemplating making the jump from our lower mileage 2008 LX570 that we have owned for seven years to a newer 2016 plus model. Vehicle is technically the main family vehicle, but doesn't get a ton of mileage annually, I think it currently has right around 116k miles. Any experiences...

If you own the Crown Focus Apple CarPlay, what are your thoughts on it? I have been looking around for a solid Apple CarPlay unit that will work with my 2014 LX 570.

I had NAPA bring in an alternator to replace my factory Denso replacement from a PO. In short, removing the smog pump and brackets was routine, however the new alternator does not fit the lower cradle for the protrusion on the alternator that receives the 14mm bolt that then runs through the...

Anyone else digging the cyber truck? How many 200 owners here have reservations for one? 340 mile range Optional range extender for 400+ Shatter proof glass Bullet proof panels Steer by wire, rear wheel steering The reliability could never compete with a 200series but the CT does seem...

Hey folks! So I'm definitely not new to the world of cruisers but it's my first time posting in the 80 subforum. I've had a 40 for 23 years and a 62 for about 4 years. This one's special, though. 97 40th 3x locked. 231k miles. Head gasket was never replaced but also shows no signs of needing to...

I am having a shop help me with a reverse-reverse-shackle ad then we'll install a new suspension. The consensus seems to be OME 2" light full kit (I don't take the truck offroad) or a 2" Dobinsons full kit or swapping out for BILSTEIN 5125 0-2″ shocks. I am trying to keep it as close to true...

Hi everyone - really enjoy the comments and feedback from all you out there. Interested in purchasing a 2020 LX570 and took the following pictures of the frame. Does anyone have thoughts on the degree of rust present? Is this a hell no? Thanks so much in advance. Due diligence...

Hey everyone I have been looking at consolidating my tools in my 80. I have been waiting for Red Dog Tools to release one for the 80. Has anyone used this for the 80 or any other vehicles? Seems like it could be a good big but I wanted to see if anyone has owned one...

I've been poking around Alibaba and noticing a lot of reproduction 40 parts, from past experience with Chinese suppliers (fidget spinners hahahah) I know quality can be questionable at best. Has anyone ever tried to source a steel 40 roof? I've seen one at a local shop here in Portland but...

I watch the Car Care Nut quite often. Here is his take on vehicle over 170K miles. My 2014 LX 570 is now over 170K miles. I don't know if the two previous owners changed the fluid if any. However, based on the Carfax sheet, the transmission fluid was checked back in 99K miles. Should I do a...

Just ordered a Medium Duty 2" lift for our 71 fj40 and was wondering if anyone on here is running the same lift? I searched for pics/threads on Ironman Fj40 lift here on MUD and could not get much info. Any thoughts vs OMEs or Dobinsons'?

Hi all, I am getting rolling on my restoration on my 1977 fj40. But something looks off with the engine. Can someone tell me what this is (f maybe?) and would here have been a reason they swapped?

I brought Letty to the mechanic (91 Landcruiser). They gave me a quote of $5200 for these fixes. My question is this: is it possible to do these repairs myself without a lift? Have you done any of these repairs yourselves? Any thoughts/info is appreciated! -OIL FILTER/OIL COOLER RESEAL...

has anyone had any luck putting accessory brackets on the H engine? Compressor or hydraulic pump? If you have can you please show some pictures of how/where they sit? I can’t find much info on this searching through the forum.

im a 60 series owner, been borrwing tools. Need to invest in one, this one seems pretty versatile...

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...

My HJ45 (1980 long bed pickup) has a 1H engine and a 4 speed manual. Leaks oil. I think it's the gasket of the oil reservoir at the bottom. Anyway, so I have been thinking of whether to try and restore the 1H or do another Toyota diesel. I know I can't turbo the 1H, but trying to determine if...

Parts, parts, parts... Will take any ideas on this gem. Happy to look at a quality used part. Thanks.... HS