vehicle tech

I am helping a good mate, who has an 05 UZJ with 2UZ-FE engine, that was making odd noises in the Brake Master Cylinder system. Brakes were still working well, but he asked me to check it, seeing I was doing other work on the vehicle. I pulled the system from the vehicle & disassembled what I...

Wow, I just took a look and it's been over 4 years since I posted up on this board! Some of you may remember me - my name is Greg Steffens and I was the co-owner of DiamondRax Roof Racks. Starting in about 2014, we fabricated and sold the modern equivalent to the original Con-ferr racks...

I have read up on this but wanted to make sure I had the latest info. Looks like auto custom carpets and stock interiors end up being about the same price when choosing their top of the line carpet with mass backing. Each was just a little over $700. Stock interiors and ACC each have mats but...

Hey yall! Long story short: overheated my 07 100 series, radiator blew, head gasket blew, replaced all of it (by the book(FSM)), immediately had rough idle on start up, only in drive and reverse at idle letting off brake, everything was solid enough to load up 3k pound trailer and drive 21...

I'm posting this here because I think it deserves to be separate from my build thread, but the full story visit my M37 build thread in Hardcore Corner. So, this time I'm trying to do it smart. I was over on the Holley forum and got some info on PWM fans and I'm running with it. They recommend...

Hey guys I don’t know where else to post this but I totally got conned my a used parts vendor on instagram. They are called cruiser_onlineshop. Negotiated a price on some of his parts. Sent him the money via PayPal ($250) and got hit with another request for a $180 refundable shipping fee...

I like it a lot. Installation, and removal, are very simple. Is it worth shipping from Australia? For $570 all-in at current exchange rates, I'm satisfied. I wasn't able to find a locally available product exactly like it, although I know very similar ones have been produced at times. Don't...

As I was prepping parts and tools, I started thinking about the disassembly and I remembered that meant to ask the gurus here about the head bolts. I have new bolts and washers going on, but when I pulled my head, there were no washers. Im 100% certain of this. Additionally, a second head...

New owner of a 2000 LC100. Living out west in Canada, these are rare to come by. Details. 2000 LC100. 225k miles. Texas rig, imported to Canada in 2008. Really great shape, next to no rust on the body or underneath. No AHC to worry about. No leaks, piles of maintenance records. Lots of...

I’m currently looking for a new vehicle for my family of 5 and a dog. I considered getting another LC, but they’re too small. I currently have a full-size truck, but it’s a bit too long for some of the spots we like to go to. Typical usage will be for a weekend camp out with the family. And...

So I put another motor and trans in my rig after the original ones started to develop problems. 1Fz-fe/A343F. I am to the point in my project when I am ready to get it back on the road soon. I am trying to figure out why it is barely moving in drive. The rpms go up high (3-4k), and it takes my...

I cat find a specific fj43 thread so i figured this is the best option, question is a RHD worth building? Thanks

Typical 850/860 30mm front spacer fzj80 on 315’s. I have the normal Ome shocks. Plan has been to put L’s Atleast in the front. Did usery pass to Apache junction sat. And the lack of travel was annoying. I’m open open. The type of lines I’m used to trying seemed to just pick a tire up and spin...

Trying to restore my factory superglow system, I am unsure of the pinout for the superglow timer.

Hi all- During a particularly high AQI stint this summer, my wife bought a 17ft R-Pod trailer, 2950# dry, and declared we would be smoke refugees on the Oregon coast. It’s a cute rig, but the towing vehicle was not fully considered before the purchase. We have towed it a couple times with her...

What a day. I finally finished installing the D/P 3-point safety belt system. My BJ40 didn’t come with seatbelts so it’s the only mod I’ve done so far. I also replaced the steering column cover and painted the rear bumper n a nice matte black finish and then I replaced all bumper bolts and the...

Hey guys, Hoping I can lend some of your wisdom regarding the following: I am living in Australia and am in the market for another 4x4. I would love to get an 80 series (ideally later model 24valve 1HDT / 1HDFT). I know there is a heritage parts program but it doesn't cover everything. Junk...

I routinely do 1,000 kms round trip. 800 km is smooth tarmac, 200 kms rough/bad unpaved. Yesterday, i made the forward trip of 500 kms. I had no issues as always. I have nearly full tank of fuel since i refilled close to the destination. However, after resting, i was helping someone transport...

I just installed a Switch-Pros 9100, and need to connect the ignition sense wire of the SP9100 to a circuit that is switched with ignition. The DEFOG fuse in the dash panel would be ideal for a fuse tap connection, but my DEFOG fuse appears to be providing constant 12V power. The SP9100...

Just went down the rabbit hole of looking through build threads here... got all warm and fuzzy (yes, even the steel ones!). Thanks for the wonderful hour, Mud! Got me to thinking - where did you buy our products, and how was your experience? Yes, we know who our distributors are and we know...