Either spend money looking for a place to stay a couple of days or spend it on the cruiser. Expensive battle scar for sure.
LC80 crazy flood crossing! (1 Viewer)
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Tachycardic
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To be fair,
My best friend died in a deep water crossing while in a vehicle, so yes, I cringe when I see people do stuff like this.
My best friend died in a deep water crossing while in a vehicle, so yes, I cringe when I see people do stuff like this.
Awesome he made it. Bad for the 80 though. Drowned my 80 a few years back. Spent the last 5 years replacing and repairing every electrical component that went underwater as they slowly failed, one after another after another.......
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If you had a friend who died in a rollover would you go around buzzkilling every off-road video?
It'll show up on craigslist soon.
"Never been off road, barely seen a large puddle. Excellent condition. There is an intermittent issue with the wiring for the map light but I am sure it is easy to fix, just haven't had the time to get around to it. Drives like a champ! These cruisers are built tough and it's perfect for you and your buckaroo. "
"Never been off road, barely seen a large puddle. Excellent condition. There is an intermittent issue with the wiring for the map light but I am sure it is easy to fix, just haven't had the time to get around to it. Drives like a champ! These cruisers are built tough and it's perfect for you and your buckaroo. "
Sorry to hear about your friend (truly) but there is little chance of anything besides the vehicle dying here.
I think its awesome the truck still runs, I would have gotten a hotel. Video was awesome!!
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Looks like they are safely back home and the cleanup has begun.
96FZJ80
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I bought mine with the intent of building it over several years to be able to do exactly that when we get one of our hurricane induced floods in Houston. Haven't done anything but a small lift so far. Not even a snorkel. Not being a diesel I'm sure there's plenty to do if it's even possible.
Now , now, don't you know here in the state's Mr T built Land Cruiser for soccer mom's, and they had no use for those stinky diesel engines.
who would want a diesel anyway...........
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Me...I would
Even on a diesel, all the electrical connections are going to be be severely taxed. If the truck was new-ish and had fresh connectors that have tight seals, it might stand a decent chance. Our old vehicles? Iffy, at best. (see Munks post above).
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The 1HDT doesn’t have any electrical connectors or sensors. I’ve done my fair share of short, hood-deep river crossings and not a single problem
Here’s an article about the flood crossing in the video
A Toyota Land Cruiser is going viral for conquering deep floodwaters
The daring motoring feat isn’t for the fainthearted
The 1HDT doesn’t have any electrical connectors or sensors. I’ve done my fair share of short, hood-deep river crossings and not a single problem
Is that really true? There are no electrical connectors anywhere below the water level you crossed? I'm not just talking about engine control, but all the ancillary stuff, too. In any case, very glad your truck is trouble free from those crossings!
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Sure there are electrical connectors for things like the lights, horn, compressor, condenser fan and what not, but nothing on the engine that would cause it to stall. No MAF, MAP, crankshaft or camshaft sensors, no spark plugs or ignition coils, no electronic fuel injection.
Me too! I mean, who wouldn't want an engine that gets far better mpg, is better offroad, etc. Basically the entire world (except USA) does.
Calm down man haha
I was just trying to justify dropping my cruiser off at diesel toys for a conversion...... trust me I know
Why do they get all the good stuff. Diesel engine, manual transmission, barn doors, swing out tire carrier, rear air.
