Do we have a Club garage?
Someone mentioned a while back that one of the guys was building a garage.
Did I understood right?
Someone mentioned a while back that one of the guys was building a garage.
Did I understood right?
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No we do not have a Club garage. We have talked about it but it is not financially feasible.
Thanks for the clarification
I finished up installing the Ironman shocks and springs on my LX yesterday. Can someone help me with replacing the Torsion bars? They are super heavy, and I don't have an impact wrench that can get those 30mm bolts off. Also, Lying on my back on a slanted driveway is not helping either 
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Don't use an impact on the torsion bar adjusters. Hand tools only. You have to have the weight of the front end off of the ground before you try and tighten or loosen them.
Thanks for the tip Ryan.
what's the reason for no impact on the torsion bar adjusters? one of mine are really hard to turn. wonder if that's what happened.
From experience at work... We don't use impact because it creates too much friction and heats up the bolt.
But I might be wrong about this particular situation.
But I might be wrong about this particular situation.
The fine thread coupled with lots of tension makes them really easy to strip or gall. Once they gall in place or strip in one section you have to cut the bolt out, which is not fun.
Anyone have a good shop near Alexandria/ DC that can take a look at the AHC in my LX470? I want to have pressures tested, I don’t have tech stream so can’t do it.
thanks all!
thanks all!
I’m in DC- Adams Morgan to be exact, but willing to travel to get my AHC sorted out
Again, allow me to matchmake for you two! Saturday breakfast at The Bone.
Any recommendations for a transmission shop in the greater DC area? My '88 FJ62's auto is starting to slip between 2 and 3 and also in reverse. Ive heard some stories that the rebuilds have not gone well, but a used transmission seems like a risk too. Gotta start somewhere...
Does anyone have a recommendation for hardwood installers in Nova/Alexandria?
Considering traditional or engineered.
Considering traditional or engineered.
Sotheby Floors in Manassas
Another vote for County Transmission in Vienna as they took care of me last year. Mine was pretty tricky in figuring out the issues and parts, but Hampton wouldn’t stop until he got it going. Definitely give them a call.
Any recommendations for regular servicing for a 200 series within or close to the DC area? I'm located in NW DC down near Howard University. Was thinking about getting it serviced at one of the Toyota dealerships here, but I'm not reading good reviews. Originally it was always serviced down at the Toyota dealership in Montgomery, AL, but now that it's up here I'd think I would have options other than a dealership? Also, looking forward to meeting more land cruiser heads here in the DMV area. Photo after coming down from the Moki Dugway this past August.
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