Saying hi and a question….

[YV FJs]

I’ve been reading these incredible forums (with little posting) for a while, but never went for the formal introduction…

Since I bought a new-to-me 80 a couple of weeks ago, I think it’s about time to make the formal introduction in the 80 forum.
About the “new” truck: 97 emerald green locked with 105K+ miles, no roof rack. Truck is stock and only have 2 winters in Pennsylvania (originally from CA) = no rust…

Will post pictures as soon as I get back to the US (short trip overseas).

Have been a big fan of Land Cruisers since my old man bought a brand new FJ40 in ’74 which took us to many beautiful places in Venezuela. Have owned several 40s - 60s and one 45 while in Venezuela, 2 40s since in the US, and now the 80.

The question is related to the new add-on I want on it....

I have read about this “universal catalog” file where you can find the part number for pretty much any Land Cruiser model sold in the world. I also understand that downloads of it are not available anymore because of the time it was taking to download it, the limitations in the hosting system and the amount of people trying to go for it at the same time.

Could anybody help me to find out all parts related to the steps assembly for the rear quarter panels in this catalog? These steps assy (I’ll try to post a picture of them) are used in about 50% of the Land Cruiser I have seen in the Middle East.
I already bought the steps, bolts and aluminum flashing but because of the type of bolts supplied, I know I’m missing nuts and washers and maybe a backing plate.

The parts numbers I have are (this is for the right quarter panel – also there is the pintle hook and hardware):

Part Qty
51980-60012 1
61057-60010 2
61053-60010 1
51985-60011 2
90119-12263 6
94512-01200 4
90119-08277 5
61685-60010 1
61683-60020 1



Considering that it is Ramadan, I don’t speak Arabic and the parts guy at the Toyota dealer doesn’t care too much for anybody who doesn’t speak Arabic, it would be of great help if I could show up at the dealer with a parts list of what I’m missing… Easy for him=might help me with missing parts

Needless to say thanks to everybody involve in the forums… great information, fun, etc.

Jorge

 

[YV FJs]

These are the steps I'm talking about.
Appreciate any help given.

Thanks

Jorge

 

[firetruck41]

Welcome, to the board! Where are you located? I don't think we will be too much help with those steps, as I don't believe anyone on the forum has them. If you figure out all the parts you need, etc, and have a source for them, I'm sure there are several people on the board who would be very interested in buying them.

 

[YV FJs]

Thank you Firetruck, I live in MD, USA but travel to the Midle East on a regular basis. I already have the steps (I've seen them in 60, 80 and 100s - right or left side).
I have prices but I'm not sure about having all the parts I need. For example, because of the type of bolts supplied, I know that I need either a nut and washer with some kind of backing plate (to spread the load) or there're threaded inserts already in the interior of the quarter panel.

I know I have all the parts for the pintle hook, but the steps are still a mystery to me. I guess that when I get home (in a week or so), I'll have to open the side panels of the rear quarter and see what's in there! If I'm missing something, I'll buy on my next trip (mid November).

Regarding interest for these parts, I guess that a group buy would help on price (don't want to talk about cost of these things at this point). Right now, I'm just the John Doe buying parts at the counter...

Thanks again,

Jorge

 

[firetruck41]

Were the steps Toyota OEM parts? I would think you would need some kind of backing plate, but to be honest I have never looked behind the interior panels in that location. You might try sending a PM (private message) to cruiserdan, he is a Toyota Part Manager at American Toyota, besides awesome pricing on LC parts he is also very knowledgeable on 80 series cruisers and may be able to tell you what parts you need. Good luck!

 

[dfmorse]

If ur in Qatar (Doha) , go to the Toy dealer and show those guys ur pics. They speak English. They probably have them in stock. I should have bought some while I was there.

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[YV FJs]

They're OEM part, or at least look like they are... It has all the TOYOTA genuine part marking and everything. Truck are available with them of the showroom. If they're installed by a 3P, like the roof racks on 80s that went to the US, I don't know.

Right now, I'm in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Cdan, Do you know anything about this parts?

I might PM you regarding this...

Jorge

 

[GXO]

if anyone gets those that wheels, make sure you mount them someplace other than where they are in that pic...you will tear the heck outta those sheet metal if you catch a branch or rock.

other than that, those are sweet