Red Beard
Cruisin'
- Joined
- Aug 23, 2007
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- Kennett Square, PA
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Hello IH8MUD! After about 1.5 years searching for a 100 Series, I’m finally back to driving a Land Cruiser.
Some under carriage photos (southern owners avert your eyes!)
History of the vehicle: It just hit 200k miles, one owner, AHC, Nav. Seems like it was kept in a garage most of its life, but not all its life in Eastern PA. All dealer maintenance, but not too many visits it seems. Red coolant is in the radiator. There is rust in the usual spots but not too bad. And for the price I got it at, I’m happy with it. Body seems to be good in condition, random scratches every where and the paint is fading on the passenger side quarter panel near the hood. Timing belt needs to be done, Nav DVD unit doesn’t work (Just says System Loading…”).
My history:
I had a ’92 FJ80 that was passed down to me from my Dad but that was totaled while parked in Philly, sold it a while ago: (For Sale - 92 FJ80, Heavy body damage, Hudson Valley, NY)
So I’m very happy to be back in the driver seat of a Land Cruiser. I want to get this thing baselined and ready to go for the next 100k.
But a lot of time has gone by and things have changed so I’m out of touch on a few things around here. There are a ton of features to this series LC that seems just like my 80 but there are new things that might be worth getting more info on like all the traction controls, the PWR button, AHC, etc.
So here are my questions:
1. Timing belt - I’m planning on getting it done - Are dealers still ok to do this type or work or should I take it to a shop that someone recommends? Is DIY worth it?
2. Where do you guys buy parts now? Back in my day, I shot a PM over to Cdan and he’d get the parts for me. Is there a place you guys are looking up part numbers and then relaying that info to Toyota? I couldn’t find a good thread on this for newbies. I especially wondering for this next project:
3a. Bushings, Steering - I find there is a little play in the steering, especially at highway speeds and the steering wheel prefers to be tilted to the right. I’m seeing a lot of posts of people replacing all the bushings at 200k and loving the feel. I would love to do that as my first project but its really hard to track down what parts and all that.
3b - Should I just replace the steering rack while I’m at it? I know, its a big project but if its worth it while I’m down there - it could be worth it.
4. Other 200k preventative maintenance items?
5. Rust treatment and prevention. I’ve seen a lot of products thrown around, what are the best options? I want to treat the rust I have and then apply something. I’ve heard Fluid Film, POR-15, and something by 3M. I reached out to Land Cruiser Heaven in Hagerstown, MD for a price on that.
6. Media console. My plan is just to do use my phone for nav and I ordered the BT45 TOY to play music. Where are people mounting their phones?
And then some nice to have stuff that I want to do just for myself that if anyone has thoughts on these problems:
- Fix the “Land Cruiser” hatch detailing - the black is bubbling and has ripped off.
- Top hatch is rusted around handle and light - probably need to treat it somehow.
- Headlights and foglights are a little foggy, would love to clean them up
- Hands free doesn’t seem to work. Can’t hear anything and person I call can’t hear anything. I’m assuming this is just broken? Is it better just to use the BT45?
Some under carriage photos (southern owners avert your eyes!)
History of the vehicle: It just hit 200k miles, one owner, AHC, Nav. Seems like it was kept in a garage most of its life, but not all its life in Eastern PA. All dealer maintenance, but not too many visits it seems. Red coolant is in the radiator. There is rust in the usual spots but not too bad. And for the price I got it at, I’m happy with it. Body seems to be good in condition, random scratches every where and the paint is fading on the passenger side quarter panel near the hood. Timing belt needs to be done, Nav DVD unit doesn’t work (Just says System Loading…”).
My history:
I had a ’92 FJ80 that was passed down to me from my Dad but that was totaled while parked in Philly, sold it a while ago: (For Sale - 92 FJ80, Heavy body damage, Hudson Valley, NY)
So I’m very happy to be back in the driver seat of a Land Cruiser. I want to get this thing baselined and ready to go for the next 100k.
But a lot of time has gone by and things have changed so I’m out of touch on a few things around here. There are a ton of features to this series LC that seems just like my 80 but there are new things that might be worth getting more info on like all the traction controls, the PWR button, AHC, etc.
So here are my questions:
1. Timing belt - I’m planning on getting it done - Are dealers still ok to do this type or work or should I take it to a shop that someone recommends? Is DIY worth it?
2. Where do you guys buy parts now? Back in my day, I shot a PM over to Cdan and he’d get the parts for me. Is there a place you guys are looking up part numbers and then relaying that info to Toyota? I couldn’t find a good thread on this for newbies. I especially wondering for this next project:
3a. Bushings, Steering - I find there is a little play in the steering, especially at highway speeds and the steering wheel prefers to be tilted to the right. I’m seeing a lot of posts of people replacing all the bushings at 200k and loving the feel. I would love to do that as my first project but its really hard to track down what parts and all that.
3b - Should I just replace the steering rack while I’m at it? I know, its a big project but if its worth it while I’m down there - it could be worth it.
4. Other 200k preventative maintenance items?
5. Rust treatment and prevention. I’ve seen a lot of products thrown around, what are the best options? I want to treat the rust I have and then apply something. I’ve heard Fluid Film, POR-15, and something by 3M. I reached out to Land Cruiser Heaven in Hagerstown, MD for a price on that.
6. Media console. My plan is just to do use my phone for nav and I ordered the BT45 TOY to play music. Where are people mounting their phones?
And then some nice to have stuff that I want to do just for myself that if anyone has thoughts on these problems:
- Fix the “Land Cruiser” hatch detailing - the black is bubbling and has ripped off.
- Top hatch is rusted around handle and light - probably need to treat it somehow.
- Headlights and foglights are a little foggy, would love to clean them up
- Hands free doesn’t seem to work. Can’t hear anything and person I call can’t hear anything. I’m assuming this is just broken? Is it better just to use the BT45?