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I was trying to figure out what to do about the rust. Thanks for the advice! I just can't put her down....I just love i...
2000 100 Series Getting Really Tired, Anyone Agree its a parts car now? Info in post
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If you haven't completed the CV axle replacement yet, replace the rack while it's out. Yes, as was said, you need to break the lower control arm loose first.
You can clean up and stop the rust in the rocker, if it's not open to the environment, by filling it with EvapoRust, or the same concoction you make yourself.
FWIW, if you have to fall in love with a car, make it a Land Cruiser.
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Just got my LC back from CruiserParts and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
I originally considered dropping the truck off at the junkyard, but after they assessed it, they told me it was actually in far better shape than expected and absolutely worth saving. Aside from some rust on the rear quarter panel edge where the bumper mounts, they didn’t see anything structurally concerning.
About $8k later, the truck honestly feels brand new. It already drove well before the work, but now it’s on another level entirely. My girlfriend used to say it “drove like a cloud” before — now I can’t wait for her to drive it again.
The amount of work completed and the number of parts replaced was extensive, and the pricing felt very fair for everything involved. Jessie handled the entire process, kept me updated regularly, was always easy to reach, and was genuinely great to work with throughout. It’s obvious the team at CruiserParts truly loves these Land Cruisers and understands them inside and out.
About a year ago, I replaced one rear brake caliper myself after it froze, but I never got around to doing the other side. I left the new caliper in the truck and they gladly installed it, adjusted the emergency brake, and now the parking brake actually works properly for the first time in years.
One of the coolest surprises was that they import United Nations-spec Land Cruisers and happened to have a set of 17-inch wheels with brand-new tires available for only $400. My truck originally had 16s, so now I’ve got four beautiful 17-inch wheels with brand-new tires. The original protective plastic wrap was still on the wheels from when they were new.
Here’s a partial list of the work completed:
At this point, the truck feels tighter, smoother, and more solid than I ever expected. Really grateful I decided to save it instead of giving up on it.
I originally considered dropping the truck off at the junkyard, but after they assessed it, they told me it was actually in far better shape than expected and absolutely worth saving. Aside from some rust on the rear quarter panel edge where the bumper mounts, they didn’t see anything structurally concerning.
About $8k later, the truck honestly feels brand new. It already drove well before the work, but now it’s on another level entirely. My girlfriend used to say it “drove like a cloud” before — now I can’t wait for her to drive it again.
The amount of work completed and the number of parts replaced was extensive, and the pricing felt very fair for everything involved. Jessie handled the entire process, kept me updated regularly, was always easy to reach, and was genuinely great to work with throughout. It’s obvious the team at CruiserParts truly loves these Land Cruisers and understands them inside and out.
About a year ago, I replaced one rear brake caliper myself after it froze, but I never got around to doing the other side. I left the new caliper in the truck and they gladly installed it, adjusted the emergency brake, and now the parking brake actually works properly for the first time in years.
One of the coolest surprises was that they import United Nations-spec Land Cruisers and happened to have a set of 17-inch wheels with brand-new tires available for only $400. My truck originally had 16s, so now I’ve got four beautiful 17-inch wheels with brand-new tires. The original protective plastic wrap was still on the wheels from when they were new.
Here’s a partial list of the work completed:
- New steering rack
- New steering pump
- All new steering pump lines
- Intermediate steering shaft
- CV axle
- Upper/Lower ball joints (left and right)
- New control arms
- All new AT cooler lines
- Hood and rear hatch struts
- Rear differential
- Rear axle
- Spare tire carrier
- New horn wiring harness
- New horns
- Oil change
- Left rear wheel speed sensor
- Locking rear axle
- Locker switch
- Locking ECU
- Custom wiring
At this point, the truck feels tighter, smoother, and more solid than I ever expected. Really grateful I decided to save it instead of giving up on it.
Post some pics!