Introduction to my 'new' BJ70 (1 Viewer)

[BJ70CostaRica]

Hi, newbie here, I live in Costa Rica and am now on my second BJ70 (BJ70LV-MR)
She has 570,000km's and still pulls in all 5 gears, 3b motor.
AC isn't great and I'm looking for a new compressor. needs a few bits and pieces of plastic but really in pretty great shape. Looking for any advice on upgrades or ideas...

 

[BJ70CostaRica]

I'm looking to install a cubby / arm rests and cup holders any suggestions most welcome, looked for OEM cubby's in Japan and they seem to be discontinued

 

[FJBen]

I'm looking to install a cubby / arm rests and cup holders any suggestions most welcome, looked for OEM cubby's in Japan and they seem to be discontinued

Cup holders
70 Series Floor Mount cup holder by BH3D — ODD IRON OFF ROAD: 70 SERIES LAND CRUISERS - https://www.oddiron.com/forsale/p/70-series-floor-mount-cup-holder-by-bh3d

 

[BJ70CostaRica]

Cup holders
70 Series Floor Mount cup holder by BH3D — ODD IRON OFF ROAD: 70 SERIES LAND CRUISERS - https://www.oddiron.com/forsale/p/70-series-floor-mount-cup-holder-by-bh3d

Looks good.. thank you!

 

[Felde]

Welcome to the 3b Club, on the unhurried side if live.
Looks nice .
Other than giving it a good checkup,
my suggestion for an upgrade: Put a decent temperature gauge. The thing in the dash will never indicate in time if your engine starts overheating. The 3b is however not a real powerhouse, so if it really has to work hard, temperature monitoring is crucial.
I used the original sender with a decent VDO gauge.
Enjoy! Ralf

 

[BJ70CostaRica]

Welcome to the 3b Club, on the unhurried side if live.
Looks nice .
Other than giving it a good checkup,
my suggestion for an upgrade: Put a decent temperature gauge. The thing in the dash will never indicate in time if your engine starts overheating. The 3b is however not a real powerhouse, so if it really has to work hard, temperature monitoring is crucial.
I used the original sender with a decent VDO gauge.
Enjoy! Ralf

Thank you Ralf. It does an ancillary gauge but not sure how accurate it is.. my plan is to slowly renew all the interior switches and gauges there are some very dodgy switches in the dash!

 

[Felde]

Hi
Baselining the truck is advised anyways.
Here is a thread of mine that I wrote some time ago on that matter. KZJ78 INFO - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/kzj78-info.1333474/post-15382006
If you need manuals for your truck, PM me.
I have them available and can share them to you.
Cheers Ralf

 

[BJ70CostaRica]

Hi
Baselining the truck is advised anyways.
Here is a thread of mine that I wrote some time ago on that matter. KZJ78 INFO - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/kzj78-info.1333474/post-15382006
If you need manuals for your truck, PM me.
I have them available and can share them to you.
Cheers Ralf

For the manuals that would be great if you could send them. I downloaded the engine, wiring manuals but if you have the maintenance schedule that would be great

 

[Felde]

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