Build GCRad1's 1992 ADV80 LAND CRUISER

[GCRad1]

Did some much needed wheelin' over the past Turkeyday-Weekend: From the coastal'hood-2-Desert-2-Mountains and back.
530+miles /2-days.

From this:

And my 9-year old daughter did some driving.

To this:

The little writeup here: ADV80 goes from Desert 2 Mountains

 

[ranma21]

Man, you seems to have a good time with your toy!! Enjoy

 

[GCRad1]

Xmass tree time!!!

Nothing new to report... other than we took the Toyota Land Cruiser aka: ADV80 and got our XMASS Tree on Sunday.

Too bad there is not place around here to take a chain saw and go cut our own tree...

hmmmm, might have to look into that for next year!

I hope Santa brings me some TLC goodies this year!!!

 

[GCRad1]

The Book Mechanix Wear 2008

Just got this in the mail!!!

The BOOK is AWESOME and say’s so many things on so many levels – especially at the times we are in currently. A tip of the hat and MASSIVE respect for what Mechanix Wear has created with The Book and the entire “feeling” the company gives off and to the industries* at large. *Not just the motorports depicted in the book, but any and all motorsports of which are not showcased in The Book.



The BOOK is TRULY IMPRESSIVE!

 

[GCRad1]

Holiday has had me sidetracked from working on my ADV80. I have a tune up to do and lots of fixes, but..... a couple of side-distractions have came up.

1] Got my road bike built and been doing some peddling:

This is has taken a while to build...

2] The next item of distraction:
GCRAD1 RIDES AGAIN!!! 1-YEAR OFF and BACK ON!! 2009 NEW YEARS RIDE: BARSTOW, CALIF.

So, as you can see, I'm all over the place...
Does not make for great single-vehicle focus.

 

[GCRad1]

2009 May 9th Saddleback - Night Run / Photo EXP

WOW! It's been too long since the last outting!
But, finally made a Quicky-ADV-Mission!

Check the write-up: 2009 May 9th Saddleback - Night Run / Photo EXP

 

[GCRad1]

Getting Ready: Front Axle Re-Build

Getting ready to do the Front Axle Re-Build!

I've been trying to read all the treads pertaining to front Axle and items around the front end area:
Front Axle Rebuild - For FAQ
Tools for birff job
Front axle rebuild - OEM P/Ns here
Longfields and Asian hubs
Longs with Aisin hubs install
Wheel Bearing Preload Methods
Best option for new Tie Rod Ends


I posted a list of parts in the Front Axle FAQ Thread.

Going to be fixing this soon!!!

And now I have this newly added feature to fix as well:

So, parts are ordered and getting ready - MENTALLY!
A thorough investigation post coming soon....


bike: JUNE 7 VELO-RETRO.com PASADENA RIDE
motorcycle: May 16 SILVERLAKE TO BIG BEAR TRAIL RIDE

 

[GCRad1]

Ignition switch sticking

Well, I guess it's bound to happen at some point..

Wife called all giddy to tell me that my new tires showed up at the house!!! After work... get in the truck, insert key and NO GO!!!

I wiggled it and after about 15-minutes of fiddling with it, I'm over it! But I got new tires!

I wonder if I can get new keys from Toyota based on my VIN#?

 

[blzrfn]

Well, I guess it's bound to happen at some point..

Wife called all giddy to tell me that my new tires showed up at the house!!! After work... get in the truck, insert key and NO GO!!!

I wiggled it and after about 15-minutes of fiddling with it, I'm over it! But I got new tires! I'm going out of town on business for a week, so we will see what happens when I get back.

I wonder if I can get new keys from Toyota based on my VIN#?

I am pretty sure you can get the keys from Toyota.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

You just need to prove ownership.

 

[GCRad1]

Falken High Country Tires - THE DONUTS HAVE LANDED!!!

THE DONUTS HAVE LANDED!!!

Got some new tires for the ADV80!!!

Yes, I will be keeping a complete log of the date and mileage of the vehicle when I install the tires on the ADV80. I will also report on my thoughts [for what little that is worth] and any other interesting things I can find out along the way.

The High Country All Terrain design is not an aggressive lug design.

But, I do drive the truck daily on the freeway. My off-road style is light-duty, more of an overland adventure dual-sport style. We will see... There is the rally side in me and Falken is the fastest tire at Pikes Peak!

My Cruiser is basically stock so why "over-tire" the vehicle?
These are 31-10.50R15 - same size as the Dunlop's that are on here now.

More to come soon... Week away on business and new goodies and a jacked up key issue to deal with when I return!

 

[dammitjim]

FWIW I thought my key was sticking but it turned out that the shifter doesn't always seat completely forward into Park. Pushing it a little towards the front of the truck and then turning the key has always worked.

 

[GCRad1]

New FACTORY Key for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80

Got my new key in the mail last week while away on business.

The old key, of which was a copy, just wore out. Called my buddies over at Cabe Toyota in Long Beach where able to use my VIN# and proof of ownership.

THANK YOU ROGER MAGANA of CABE TOYOTA!!!
IT WORKS!!!

AND FLAWLESSLY EVERY TIME! Yes, this has fixed my issue that just seemed to "all of a sudden" start happening a couple of weeks ago and to the point where I could not drive the truck home from work.

Give the guys at Cabe Toyota a call if you need assistance: 562.595.7411 Roger is a Cruiser fan and enthusiast, he's no "DAN" but I just needed some quick help and a simple solution. My buddy Herb who also works there introduced me to Roger the last time I was in there so thank you too HERB!

Again, Roger - THANK YOU!!!

PS: They honor TLC Members as well, just have your member number ready.

It's the simple things like these that make us happy!!!

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Well, I guess it's bound to happen at some point..

Wife called all giddy to tell me that my new tires showed up at the house!!! After work... get in the truck, insert key and NO GO!!!

I wiggled it and after about 15-minutes of fiddling with it, I'm over it! But I got new tires! I'm going out of town on business for a week, so we will see what happens when I get back.

I wonder if I can get new keys from Toyota based on my VIN#?

 

[dammitjim]

How much was the new key through Toyota?

 

[GCRad1]

Factory Key Cost: $8.75


Factory Key Cost: $8.75

FYI:
Running VIN for key code must be done in person as it’s a security policy procedure. You, the registered owner must present valid ID and car registration (must prove the vehicle belongs to you otherwise NO GO!)


So scoot on down there if you live around the South Bay!


Cabe Toyota
2895 Long Beach Bl.
Long Beach, CA
90806
562.595.7411

 

[Fergie]

I'll second the good words for Cabe Toyota.

 

[SoCal_80]

I'll second the good words for Cabe Toyota.

Same here...Cabe has been great to me!

 

[p8nt]

I want a count on how many times "AVD80" was typed in this thread.

 

[gabepari]

I want a count on how many times "AVD80" was typed in this thread.

"AVD80" = once, by you (well now twice)

"ADV80" = 18, including this one

Gabe

 

[lt1fire]

"AVD80" = once, by you (well now twice)

"ADV80" = 18, including this one

Gabe

And the newbie comes out swinging wih a zinger